🚨 Need urgent or crisis support?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111.

If you need urgent mental health support:

• Call or text 1737 (free, 24/7)

👉 I need help now | Mental Health Foundation

✅ Before you refer

Please only submit a referral if you (or the person you are referring, or their caregiver):

• Consents to the referral and is ready to engage in support.

• Understands that therapy assessments are not automatically funded and that fees apply.

• Understands that free Peer Support Groups are for people aged 18+ living in Auckland.

• Understands that ADHD assessments are for people aged 25 and older.

• Understands Anxiety NZ is not able to provide medico-legal, occupational, immigration assessments or related reporting.

👉 If you’re unsure about fit, costs, or readiness, go to “Not sure or need more information?” below before referring

🔽 Choose the option that fits your situation

1. I want support for myself (self‑referral)

Therapy and peer support groups are collaborative processes engaged with over time.  Therapy involves a series of sessions to help understand what’s going on, build skills, and make meaningful progress towards your goals.

Specialist Mental Health GP assessment and medication are available alongside therapy to support a course of therapy for ages 18+ (please note our limited GP service is reserved for people engaging in therapy at our service only).

If you are seeking a course of therapy, counselling, or to join a peer support group, for anxiety or related challenges:

👉 Start your self‑referral here
Self-Referral Form - Anxiety NZ Therapy and Peer Services – Fill out form

2. I am a health professional referring a client

You can refer a client to Anxiety NZ for therapy or support services.

👉 Submit a health professional referral
Health Professional Referral Form - Anxiety NZ Services – Fill out form

You can also refer via Healthlink through your practice management system to us at Anxiety New Zealand Trust (EDI: anxietyt)

3. I am referring on behalf of someone else (whānau, family, advocate)

You can complete a referral on someone's behalf with their knowledge and consent.

This option is often used by:

• Parents or caregivers (all ages)

• Partners or family members

• Advocates or support people

👉 Refer on behalf of someone
Referral on behalf of someone else (whānau, family, advocate) – Fill out form

Important:
You must have the person’s consent to submit this referral. We will not be able to proceed without it.

4. I am seeking an adult ADHD assessment (age 25+)

We offer a limited number of ADHD assessment appointments for adults aged 25+. ADHD prescribing and medication management by our mental health GP is available for people who have completed an ADHD assessment through our service only.

👉 Learn more about ADHD assessments first
ADHD assessment | Anxiety NZ

👉 Submit an ADHD referral
Adult ADHD Assessment Referral Form - Anxiety NZ – Fill out form

5. I’m not sure, or I need more information.

If you’re unsure whether Anxiety NZ is the right fit, or you're not ready to refer:

👉 Start here:

• Fees and funding information: Treatment Costs, Funding, & Appointment Policies | Anxiety NZ

• Services overview: Services | Anxiety NZ

You can also:

• Call our 0800 ANXIETY Helpline | Anxiety NZ for guidance (0800 269 438):

• Explore our Quick Links | Anxiety NZ resources and courses to get started at your own pace

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