Supporting people through change
The end of racing affects more than greyhounds.
It affects the people who have worked in, built businesses around and dedicated their lives to the industry.
We’re here to connect you with the support you need to take your next step.
You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Get support
OnTrack
A free, independent and confidential support service run by racing industry people for racing industry people.
0800 66 72 24
Work and Income:
Te Hiranga Tangata
Work and Income support for individuals and tailored redeployment support for employers.
Redeployment Support
Tailored support from the Ministry of Social Development and Work and Income for employers who may have to make staff redundant.
Vitae
A free, independent and confidential service providing a range of confidential wellbeing services and EAP support.
Emergency Services & upport
In a crisis:
- Call 111 – if you or someone else is in immediate danger
- Go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)
- Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team (CATT Team) – call your local team
Specialised support:
- Healthline – call 0800 611 116 for medical advice from registered nurses
- Alcohol Drug Helpline – call 0800 787 797 or text 8681
- Gambling Helpline – call 0800 654 655 or text 8006
- Women’s Refuge Crisis Line – call 0800 733 843
These free, confidential services are there for you if you need to talk:
- Lifeline Aotearoa – call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54) or text HELP (4357)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline – call 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 82 88 65)
- 1737 Need to Talk? – call or text 1737
- Youthline – call 0800 37 66 33 or text 234 or Webchat or WhatsApp 09 886 56 96
- Samaritans – call 0800 72 66 66
- Mental Health Foundation – for help to access mental health services
Get involved
We are on a mission to find the greyhounds a loving home.
Anyone can help us achieve our goal, whether it’s adopting, fostering, volunteering, sponsoring, donating or just spreading the word. Contact us to get involved today.
If you’d like to speak to us confidentially, please email us at info@greyhoundtransition.org.nz