Find Services for Young People
In addition to school based health services, there are a number of excellent services in the wider community that offer youth-friendly Health care and support for rangatahi.
By Service:
Health Point - Search for services and providers near you
Mental Health Foundation of NZ - This defaults to Auckland, but you can change the location using the 'region' tab on the right to find mental health support agencies near you
The Problem Gambling Foundation- (have youth counselors and offer up to 4 face to face counselling sessions for kids aged 14 or over, free). They can also offer phone support; dial 0800664262 and request help specifically for online gaming.
Gender Minorities Aotearoa - information and support for gender diverse youth
Family Planning - sexual and reproductive health services across New Zealand.
By Location:
Christchurch 298 Youth Health Centre
Christchurch Youth Alive Trust
Hawkes Bay Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS)
Kawerau Youth Care Centre Trust
Palmerston North Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS)
Southland Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS)
Wellington Evolve Youth Service (YOSS)
Whanganui Youth Services Trust
The Youth Health Hub - West and North Auckland
The Centre for Youth Health - South Auckland
We are frequently uploading content, so if you have contact details for youth health services not yet listed here, please send it to us at nzschoolnurses@gmail.com so we can share it with the network.