First Steps exists to provide expert support and resources for business owners, managers, and their employees.
First Steps is confidential and free.
Contact us or explore our self-directive resources.
Whatever way works best for you. Get the support you need.
Support provided includes stress management, physical exercise, sleep education, resilience, mindfulness, and anxiety support.
Workplace Wellbeing Programme
Introducing you to the Workplace Wellbeing Learning Programme. Through the Workplace Wellbeing Programme you and your team can access complimentary Workplace Wellbeing Risk Diagnostic Tool and Learning Resources.
Change The Things You Can
Auckland Business Chamber, CEO, Michael Barnett opens up about his struggles with Cancer and how he hopes his struggles can help make a change in your life. Acknowledge, Express and open up to friends and family.
We’ve spoken to small business owners, managers and employees just like you who also feel…
LONG-LASTING
SADNESS OR
IRRITABILITY
EXTREME
HIGH AND
LOW MOODS
EXCESSIVE FEAR
OR WORRY
OR ANXIETY
DRAMATIC CHANGE
IN EATING OR
SLEEPING HABITS
FEELING DOWN,
WORRIED OR
STRESSED
We have a few questions that will help us help you – get started below
This assessment tool was designed by Clearhead, who have a team of experts who all share the same vision of improving access to good mental health care.
Use this tool to get an understanding of how you are feeling and find out what support you might need to improve your health and wellbeing.
View Resources
Our resources will provide access to self-directed learning, and a curated collection of targeted resources for business owners, managers and their employees.
Our Content Library
Designed to help you grow - personally & professionally - whether you want to learn more about stress, resilience, communication, or more - there's something for everyone & we're constantly adding new items.
Take Our Assessment
Use this assessment tool to get an understanding of how you are feeling currently and find out what support you might need to help you with your health and wellbeing.
Become a First Steps Wellbeing Professional
If you want to support business owners, managers and employees with their mental health journey, whether it’s through resources, professional advice or therapy, we welcome your registration of interest below.
Find a Wellbeing Professional
Our wellbeing professionals can offer training, consultations, and more. We understand the environment in which most businesses are currently operating, and we have the people to lend a helping hand.
Access Wellbeing Risk Diagnostic Tool
Helping small business owners get a snapshot of their workplace wellbeing, and based on that get recommendations of resources, learning and tools that can immediately help.
Do you need help now?
If you or someone you know requires immediate assistance please use the helplines we've listed below - they are FREE and AVAILABLE now.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Free To Call or Text
HEALTHLINE
Free To Call
LIFELINE
Free To Call
DEPRESSION HELPLINE
Free To Call
ALCOHOL DRUG HELPLINE
Free To Call
Quick Links
Use our quick links below to easily navigate our First Steps website.
Our Partners
First Steps is grateful for the support of our partners, both for the work they do to promote the importance of support for health and wellbeing for business and the wider support they provide businesses. We encourage you to visit their websites.
