As we lead into the school holiday period it can be useful to share with whanau some agencies/ contacts that support students and families.

These are all free services. Face to face, or online/phone text. These services can also act as valuable resources to consult with if you are worried about someone.

• Mental Health Helpline 1737 free phone or text 1737 to speak to a trained mental health counsellor. Available 24/7
• Youthline 0800376633 text 234 online chat youthline.co.nz
• Whatsup 08009428787 whatsup.co.nz for young people
• Suicide Crisis line 0508828865 text 4357 free nationwide service 24/7
• Lifeline 0800543354 or text help 4357 qualified counsellors/volunteers
• Asian Family Services 0800862342 text 832 online asianfamilyservices.nz
• Vaka Tuatua-Ola Leilaei 0800 652 535 cultural support, languages-Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands, Māori and English.
• Healthline 0800543754 staffed by registered nurses-health information
• Depression helpline 0800111757 or text 4202 Trained counsellors available
• Anxiety helpline 08002694389 free 24/7 trained volunteers
• Meth help 080063844357 talk confidentially about methamphetamine, advice and help
• Alcohol and Drug helpline 0800878797 text 8681 alcoholdrughelp.org
• Quitline 0800778778 quit.org.nz
• Shine 0508744633 Free helpline to support people who have been victims of family violence
• Netsafe (support for online) text 4282 phone 0508 638723 netsafe.org.nz
• Whanau Refuge 08001733843
• Gumboot Counselling free counselling available www.gumbootfriday.org.nz
• Clutha Health First (Health Practitioners/Community Support workers just ask at reception for this free service, no referral required.)
• Thrive services brief intervention support online/ referral www.thriveservices.org.nz

ngā mihi nui

Cath Bloxham

Guidance Counsellor