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Beyond the call – the social return on investment of 1737 Need to Talk?

Sapere’s independent evaluation found that 1737 Need to Talk? mental health helpline, run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa, delivers a substantial Social Return on Investment (SROI) for Aotearoa New Zealand. Using a conservative approach, the study estimated a social return of about $9 for every $1 invested. 1737 is a highly valuable national mental health support service with benefits extending beyond individual users to society overall.

Our team included: Dr Julius Ohrnberger, Douglas Yee and David Moore.