Help4Youth

Helping and support agencies in New Zealand include:

	Your own doctor.
	Your local police station. Ask to speak with a Youth Aid Officer. Their number is in the blue pages at the front of your telephone directory.
	Alcohol Helpline:	0800 787 797
	A.U.T. Building Tomorrow	www.buildingtomorrow.org.nz Childrens' issues and detailed "help list"
	Barnardos:	0800 222 345
	Citizens Advice Bureau:	0800 367 222
	Family Planning Association:	(04) 384 4349 (national office)
	Help 4 Youth	www.help4youth.com On-line text version of YouthNet mPOWER Line
	Internet Safety:	0508 638 7233 (0800 NETSAFE) (Freephone 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) www.netsafe.org.nz
	Lifeline	0800 111 777
	Mental Health Services:	0800 800 717 (24 hour helpline)
	Plunketline:	0800 933 922
	Skylight	0800 299 100 www.skylight.org.nz Dealing with change, loss and grief
	Youthline:	0800 376 633
	YouthNet mPOWER Line:	0800 800 525 Pre-recorded messages of encouragement
	What's Up:	0800 942 8787 (For young people)

Remember

Throughout New Zealand, a number of support services are available to help and support young people and their families. Start keeping a list of the local services available in your area and keep it handy.

Among these would be the Child, Youth and Family Service. Their telephone number is in the blue pages at the front of your telephone directory.