If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 support, call or text 1737.
If you are grieving in Manawatū-Whanganui, this guide brings together places to start. Main centres include Palmerston North, Whanganui, Feilding, Levin, Dannevirke, Taumarunui and Marton.
Start here
- 1737 — Call or text free, 24/7
- The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
- Hospice NZ — Find a Hospice
- NZAC — Find a Counsellor
- Healthpoint
- FDANZ — Find a Funeral Director
- Te Ipu Aronui
- Healthify
Hospice and palliative care
Te Hōhaiora (formerly Manawatū Hospice) serves the Palmerston North area. Te Hōkai Ora serves Whanganui. Use Hospice NZ Find a Hospice for your nearest service.
Counselling and bereavement support
- NZAC Find a Counsellor
- Healthpoint
- The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
Māori and Pasifika support
- Te Ipu Aronui
- Healthify
- Whānau Ora navigators — contact your local provider
Practical first steps
Urgent support
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 counselling, call or text 1737.
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