A Practical Guide for Responding to Wellbeing and Distress.

A Practical Guide for Responding to Wellbeing and Distress is a community resource designed to help whānau, friends, neighbours, workplaces, and community groups recognise, respond to, and help prevent distress before it reaches crisis point.

Grounded in a prevention and collective wellbeing approach, the guide provides practical tools, real-life examples, and simple strategies to support people experiencing emotional distress, helplessness, or hopelessness. It highlights the important role communities play in strengthening protective factors, building connection, and creating the conditions for wellbeing to thrive.