Helpful Information - National Links

Being a teenager is not always easy so we have put together a list of information and contact details that you might find helpful. Always remember that your school can offer lots of support, and your whanau and friends.

Here are some useful phone numbers, free 800 numbers and websites.

Someone to talk to

Lifeline : for anyone who simply needs to talk: 0800 543 354
Youthline : free, confidential counseling: 0800 37 66 33 from landline, 0800 211 211 from cell ph, text 027 4 YOUTHS, talk@youthline.co.nz
What's up : counseling service for 5-18 year olds: 0800 942 8787
Crisis : 24 hour answer services (Mental Health): 0800 800 717
Depression helpline: 0800 111 757

Health concerns

Healthline is a free telephone service: 0800 611 116
Health Action Trust - www.healthaction.org.nz
www.urge.co.nz
www.teenhealth.co.nz

Depression and self-harm

www.thelowdown.co.nz

Sexual Health

Family Planning Helpline: 0800 4636 5463
Pregnancy Counseling Services: 0800 773 462
Rape and Sexual Abuse Network: 24hrs service call Lifeline: 0800 111 777. In emergencies call 111.
www.gr8mates.org.nz
AIDs Hotline for people with HIV/AIDs & their families, friends & partners: 0800 802 437

Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol Drug Helpline confidential service about dealing with alcohol & drugs: 0800 787 797 from 10am -10pm
Alcoholic Anonymous support to people suffering from a drinking problem: 0800 229 675
Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics: 0508 425266 10am-3pm
Quitline to stop smoking: 0800 778 778

Eating issues

Eating Disorder Association of NZ: www.ed.org.nz

Sexuality

www.youthresource.com

Violence

Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450
Preventing Violence in the Home: 0508 384 357
Victims Support 24hr support for people affected by crime and trauma 0800 842 846 www.victimsupport.org.nz
Child, Youth and Family call if you suspect a young person is being abused: 0508 326 459 - or call 111
Women's Refuge: call 111 for Police assistance or contact your local refuge.

Bullying

O800 No Bully or www.nobully.org.nz
Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust - self defence and personal safety: 0800 543 769, www.kidpower.org.nz

Legal Advice

Advocacy Services (South Island) for people concerned about a health and disability service: 0800 377 766
Citizens Advice Bureau to assist with almost any issue: 0800 367 222
Youthlaw a free legal service for young persons under 25: Ph 09 309 6967 (They accept NZ collect calls)

Jobs

Career Services: 0800 222 733 www.careers.govt.nz