BLUE HOPE FOUNDATION
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If you’ve been physically or mentally injured through your work in the police, if you’re overwhelmed, or if something just isn’t right - this is where to start.
We provide early support, legal guidance, and practical help for police workers and their families. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to reach out. If you're struggling, we’ll walk with you.
In Crisis
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger
Call 111 for emergency services.
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Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor, 24/7
Go to your local GP or hospital emergency department.
If it’s urgent don’t wait. There’s help available now.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s okay. Many people don’t know what kind of help they need, only that something isn’t right.
You don’t need to have it figured out.
Start by reaching out. We’ll listen, ask the right questions, and help you take the next step.
Being injured on duty, mentally or physically, entitles you to support. However, getting fair treatment from ACC or your employer can be difficult. Many are left to fight alone but you don’t have to.
We can help you:
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Understand your rights under the Accident Compensation Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Employment Relations Act
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Challenge decisions made by ACC, Police HR, or third-party providers
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Access legal referrals with trusted lawyers who understand the realities of policing and mental injury
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Take next steps when you're being ignored, silenced, or treated unfairly
We also understand the risk of being targeted for speaking up. That’s why we take privacy seriously. Under the Privacy Act, your personal and health information must be protected.
Talk to us to make sure you know what your rights are, how to protect yourself, and what action you can take if your privacy has been breached.
Legal Support
Other Support
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Not in crisis but something feels wrong? You're not imagining it. We’ve seen the early signs of trauma, stress and burnout more times than we can count.
We offer support to
Serving police workers unsure who they can trust.
Retired officers who feel forgotten or cut off.
Partners, parents and whānau watching someone change in front of them.
Families navigating ACC delays, HR pressure or system silence.
We are not a clinical service. We are a safety net for when things start to slip and no one else is stepping in.
We provide:
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One-on-one support and guidance from people who’ve lived it
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Help make sense of what’s happening and what to do next
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A place to belong while you adjust, heal, or find your voice again
Help for families and partners