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If you need support in responding to concerning sexualised behaviour or want to discuss a referral for harmful sexual behaviour, Press Pause encourages you to call Stop, Safe Network or WellStop. Our enquiries team are available to talk and help find a way forward.
Press Pause
Always Dial 111 in an emergency or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger
Stop
South Island
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Web
Location
South Island, NZ
Safe Network
Upper North Island
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Location
Upper North Island, NZ
WellStop
Lower North Island
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Location
Lower North Island, NZ
Directory
Always Dial 111 in an emergency or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger
During your journey working with rangatahi, you might need support from other services. Here is a list of agencies, helplines and support services to help you along the way.
Start Healing
START provides early intervention, counselling and support for those who have experienced sexual violence or other trauma.
Call
Web
Location
18 Queenswood Gardens,
Christchurch, 8052
Lifeline
A confidential crisis helpline for brief intervention counselling support for all areas of concern.
(24 hours, 7 days)
CAF, Child, Adolescent & Family Emergency Team
CAF provides specialist community and inpatient mental health services in Canterbury.
Crisis Resolution
Crisis Resolution provides 24 hour advice for people presenting crisis associated with a known or suspected mental health problem.
1737 Need to Talk?
Support from a trained counsellor
Call
Are you OK?
If someone is witnessing or experiencing violence or want to change their own behaviour
Youthline
Counselling and support services for rangatahi in NZ
0800 What's Up
Phone counselling from Monday to Friday, midday-11pm and weekends 3pm-11pm
MIRROR Services
Counselling Service for Children and Youth
Call
Location
7/8 Floor Evan Perry house, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
SASH
Sexual Abuse Support and Healing
Call
Location
Nelson/Malborough/West Coast
Safe to Talk
Counselling support for those affected by sexual harm
Aviva
Sexual assault support services, family violence services, reach-out service for those at risk of using violence and more. Based in Canterbury
Call
New Zealand Sexual Health Clinics
For a list of local Sexual Health Clinics visit www.nzshc.org/clinics
Depression Helpline
Suicide Crisis Helpline
The Lowdown
For hauora, identity, culture and mental health support
Call
Anxiety Helpline
InsideOUT
LGBTQIA+ National organisation offering information, resources, training and support to schools, workplaces, organisations, whānau and community and individuals who identify as rainbow youth in Aotearoa
Call
Outline
Confidential free all-ages Rainbow affirming support line
Web
North Island Rainbow Youth Services
Support services for rangatahi, whānau, and wider community in Auckland, Northland, Taranaki and the Bay of Plenty
Call
Web
Asian Family Services Helpline
Call
Sexual Wellbeing Aoteroa
See website to book confidential appointments at a local clinic with a Doctor or Nurse.
For a confidential phone clinic call 0800 372 546 (8am-6pm weekdays or 9am-1pm Saturdays)
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Call 0800 787 797 (adult) - 0800 797 984 (youth) - free text 8681 (24/7)
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children
If you are worried for rangatahi or need to make a report of concern or general enquiries.