Wellbeing at Waimate High

The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be

Resources and information to support you in nourishing your soul.  Please be aware that some content is aimed at older teens and is labelled accordingly.

The goal of this website is to bring support advice, tips, and agencies information for students and whanau, into one place.

Contacts

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Call or TEXT anytime 24/7  There is also a new option where you can talk with someone who has lived experience of wairangi/mental distress.

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Police non-emergency number
This is an option for when the situation is not urgent (otherwise call 111 immediately). Examples might be if you have witnessed a crime, or had something stolen, or think you have information that the police might need etc.

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Adventure Development

Thrive Te Pae Ora Brief intervention service supporting youth mental health wellbeing in Timaru and South Canterbury – 0800 292 988). Referrals can be done by yourself if over 16, through your family, school counsellor, or doctor.

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Anger Management Support, Timaru

If you are struggling to manage your anger, Enabling Youth provides a programme to manage your anger safely. You can refer through Mrs. Grace or directly with the service. Tel: (03) 365 6266.

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Arawhenua Whānau Services

A Maori Health Provider offering a Marae-Based Health Clinic, Youth & Adult Mental Health Services, and Tamariki Ora for the Aoraki rohe (South Canterbury Region).
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Depression NZ

0800 111 757 or text 4202 for 24/7 support.
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Healthline

Phone 0800 358 5453 – anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can call 24/7 for free health advice. Interpreter services and NZ Relay Services are available to callers.
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iCAMHS

0800 227 997. Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health. iCAMHS supports mental health concerns. Referrals are made with parent/caregiver support through the school guidance counsellor, family doctor, or through your family/whānau.
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Family Planning Clinic, Timaru

For women’s wellness needs. The service is free for youth under 22 yrs old. Appointments must be booked online. This service can also be accessed through our Public health Nurse.
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Family Works

Supports families to be safe, strong and connected. Working alongside you and your family, we focus on your strengths, offering free services, programmes, information and other practical support. FW also supports children and young people, helping them overcome challenges at home or school. This can include including counselling, social work and programmes, working alongside the child or young person and with families, schools and in the community.
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RainbowYOUTH

LGTBQI RainbowYOUTH is a charitable organisation that was established in 1989. RainbowYOUTH is here to work with queer, gender diverse, takatāpui & intersex youth, their friends, whānau, and wider communities in order to ensure that New Zealand is a place where all young people can thrive. (09)3764155.
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Lifeline Aotearoa

Whatever the issue, we’re here to listen. We’re committed to providing a safe, effective, and confidential service to support the emotional and mental well-being of our callers and communities. Call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text HELP (4357) for free, 24/7, confidential support – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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MSD’s COVID WELFARE LINE

You don’t need to be a current user of welfare services. Anyone who is self-isolating and needs support can fill in a form or phone 0800 512 337 8am–8pm daily.

Oceans Grief and Loss/ Social Justice

Anglican care support through Presbyterian Support. Contact Matt on 0800 OCEANS (623267) Phone/Text: 0274 OCEANS (623267), or Ruth on 021 134 0307 / 03 686 0934.
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Oranga Tamariki

0508 FAMILY. Dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future.
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SPARX

Interactive support for managing your mood and supporting your hauora. This site enables you to create an avatar and navigate through various scenarios that help you learn to manage your emotions. This is also available as an App.

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Tautoko

Suicide crisis helpline. A free nationwide service offering support from highly experienced professionals to anyone who may need immediate support over their mental health of themselves or someone they know. This is a 24/7 service. 0508 828 865.

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The Lowdown

“For straight-up answers when life sucks”. Support for young people aged 12-19yrs old. FREE TXT 5626, web chat, or email.

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RAT Testing

Members of the public can order rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for home testing if they have COVID-19 symptoms, are a Household Contact or are advised to get a Covid test by a medical professional. You can request RATs through the website or via a free call at 0800 222 478 (and choosing option 3). RATS are free under the public health response for those who need a test – household contacts and people with symptoms. Note: To make a request via the website, people will need to have access to a mobile phone to validate the order. RATs can be requested on behalf of someone else.

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Whatsup

A safe place to talk and chat about anything at all. Nothing is off limits from Covid-19, friendships, family bothers, self-image, etc. You can web chat or call 0800 942 8787.

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Youthline

Youthline is a community of people to engage with for support. It has stories and support for you or if you are supporting someone else. it covers anxiety, exam stress, advice, and much more. Contact them via Free call 0800 376 633, Free text 234, talk@youthline.co.nz, or Webchat.

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Wellbeing

Karaoke/Singalong and websites that support reducing anxious thinking, finding your calm, relaxation, unhooking from unhelpful thoughts, etc.

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Meditations

Meditations for younger teens and those young at heart, as well as for older teens.

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Support Sites

A variety of websites that cover  Alcohol, Vaping, and Drugs; Anxiety, Stress, Depression; The Law, School Leavers, and Staying Safe; LGBTQi; Relationships, Love and Romance, The Real Facts about Porn, Break-ups; and Sexual Health.

 

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Videos

These videos cover many different topics, including stress, gratitude, relationships, cyber safety, dating, breaking bad habits, body image, puberty, anger management, and note taking plus others.

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Study Skills & Exam Tips

Websites with tips and resources for your studies.

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