Challenging New Zealand's 'taboo' suicide cultureWarwick Smith/Stuff Talking about suicide may be 'taboo' for some, but not for Anji Butler and Alicia Moxon, who say we need to talk about it.. Suicide can be a hard and sad issue to talk about, but a group of Palmerston North people are challenging its taboo nature. She said the silent culture around suicide needed to change. Lifeline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 354Depression Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 111 757Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Your local Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)Alcohol Drug Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 787 797.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2016 07:07 UTC