Life Linc Nelson (formally LifeLine Nelson) provides a FREE, caring, confidential and non-judgemental client focused telephone counselling as well as short term FREE Face to Face individual/couples counselling service to people who may benefit from extra support. We believe that through the ability to talk things through with a Life Linc Nelson telephone counsellor (Samaritan) trained to listen, to empathise, to explore options, and to challenge will empower the caller to make a positive change in their life, which in turn impacts on their relationship with family, friends and work colleagues and their community. Based in Nelson, we have a dedicated team of volunteer Telephone Counsellors and Face to Face Counsellors who not only cover the wider Nelson area but also deal with calls from around New Zealand. A management board oversee the service and employ part time staff to ensure Life Linc Nelson provides a high professional standard of practice.