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New campaign

Don't Hide Your Unhappy

We've launched a new campaign to reach a wider audience with the message that masking your feelings can be damaging.

You don't have to hide behind a smile - whatever's going on, letting it out can help. Text us anytime for free, to talk with a trained volunteer who'll help you feel calmer.

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SHOP

Introducing our new product range

We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Teemill, the online t-shirt store, to bring people our very own Shout 85258 product range.

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OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer for Shout from New Zealand

Kind Kiwis, we need your help! Shout Volunteers are essential to our service and our New Zealand volunteers help us provide 24/7 support for people who need support. In return you'll receive 25 hours of free in-depth mental health communication training and ongoing dedicated coaching so you can help others while developing invaluable skills for life.

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RESOURCE

Shout's 'Little book of coping skills'

We’ve put together Shout 85258’s ‘Little book of coping skills’ as seen from the things our texters tell Shout Volunteers they’ll do to help them feel better after a conversation.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, worried, overwhelmed or low, this booklet has plenty of tips and techniques you can try to help you feel calmer and refer back to whenever you need them.

Download your copy