Youth Wellbeing Services
Health Service
Nelson Bays Primary Health provides Youth Wellbeing Services. The Youth Wellbeing Services assist young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The services provide assistance for those aged between 12 to 24 year olds. You will be able to access this free mobile service in Nelson Bays.
This service will help by:
Meeting to learn about you and discuss how we can help support your mental health and wellbeing
If you feel our service can be of assistance, we can then develop a plan together
We offer a range of options to assist you including learning techniques and activities to support your wellbeing, meetings with a mental health clinician and/or peer support worker, groups that support wellbeing, assistance accessing community activities and opportunities
How to access the service:
To access the Youth Wellbeing Services you will need a referral from:
Your General Practice (family doctor)
Your School Counselling Services
Resources
Headstrong – Chatbot app to help build resilience and have a healthy outlook on life
Aroa Wellbeing – Online support for Māori rangatahi
Aunty Dee - An online tool to assist with problem solving/decision making
Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234. A “with youth, for youth” organisation that focuses on supporting all young people
The Low Down - Rangatahi support for hauora, identity, culture and mental health
Alcohol and Drug Help - 0800 787 797 - trained counsellors 24/7
1737 - Free text or phone 1737. A government service provided so people always have access to someone to talk to, 24/7. A trained counsellor or a peer support worker will talk with you
Mental Wealth - Learning how to look after your mental health creates mental wealth
Anxiety NZ Trust - 0800 269 438. Mental health support, treatment and education
Digital Tools for Mental Health and Wellbeing - Further information on the digital tools listed above
