Support for Young People
Supporting rangatahi to overcome life’s challenges
New Start
Young Person
If you’re a young person experiencing difficulties with your own or others use of alcohol and drugs you can see our New Start service for specialist alcohol and drug support.
Refer yourself here:
Parent or Caregiver
If you’re a parent or caregiver you can make a referral on behalf of your rangatahi here:
GP or Agency
If you’re a GP or other agency please use this referral form:
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Community Wellbeing is part of a network of free service providers supporting the mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi in North Canterbury, so when you fill out a referral form you may hear back from us or you might be contacted by someone from another organisation within our network. This is how we work together to get you the support you need as quickly as possible.
Young Person
You can refer yourself for mental health and wellbeing support using this referral form: DOWNLOAD FORM
Parent or Caregiver
If you’re a parent or caregiver you can make a referral on behalf of your rangatahi here:
GP or Agency
If you’re a GP or other health professional you can make a referral here: DOWNLOAD FORM
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Community Parenting Programmes & Other Support for Whānau
Parenting Resources
Contact Us
Phone
PHone Support
1737 Text or call to speak to a trained counsellor for free 24/7
Youthline 0800 376 633 24/7 free support line
Mana Ake
STRONGER FOR TOMORROW
Promoting wellbeing and positive mental health for tamariki in primary school.
All referrals for Mana Ake are made through your child’s school.