YOUth

online tools . websites . helplines

  • The Lowdown

    Sometimes life’s ups and downs are more than just the usual ups and downs.

    If you’re stuck feeling bad we’ll help you figure out if it could be anxiety or depression.

  • Melon Health

    Life can be pretty stressful sometimes and our thoughts can bring us down.

    Learning how to accept ourselves, build confidence and manage our emotions can help us get through.

  • Aroha Chatbot

    Aroha is an online chatbot designed to you cope with stress during the COVID19 pandemic by providing positive ways of coping. It works with Facebook Messenger.

  • it's ALL GOOD to ask for help

    A list of confidential help for young people in Tauranga Moana re; mental health, sexual health, addiction, legal, cultural, disability, etc

  • Youthline

    Youthline supports all young people with a range of resources, helplines and information.

  • 1737

    Free call or free text 1737 (24/7). Talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or peer support worker.

  • What's Up

    We’re a free, nationally-available counselling helpline and webchat service for children and teenagers.

  • Are You OK?

    Call 0800 456 450 if you are experiencing or witnessing violence, or want to change your own behaviour

  • Alcohol Drug Helpline

    Free call 0800 787 797 or free text 8681 (24/7) to speak with a trained counsellor.

  • Careers NZ

    Expert information, support and tools to find a new job, career inspiration, and use their CV builder etc

  • YouthLaw

    YouthLaw Aotearoa is a free community law centre for children and young people nationwide.

  • RainbowYOUTH

    RY provides safe, accessible, inclusive & useful Spaces for all rainbow rangatahi, their friends & whānau.