Other support available in the Bay of Plenty

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​If our service is not available to you, please try one of the options below:

Counselling Services:

Merivale Community Centre
Phone: 07 578 6450 
Email: [email protected]
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Welcome Bay Community Centre
Phone: 07 544 9774
Find them on Facebook
www.welcomebay.org.nz

Katikati Community Centre
Phone: 07 549 0399
Email: [email protected]
www.katikaticommunity.nz

Grief Support Services
Subsidised counselling for those whose are affected by grief & loss. 
Phone: 07 578 4480
www.griefsupport.org.nz

BOP Therapy Foundation
Subsidised counselling for people on a low income or tight budget.
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www.boptherapyfoundation.co.nz

Poutiri Wellness Centre
Poutiri offers counselling, mental health and addiction support.
​Phone: 07 573 0091
www.poutiriwellnesscentre.org/

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Other Social Services: 
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Here to Help U
No-barriers access to free support services when you need it. We connect you to local support that works for you.
Phone: 0800 568 273
www.heretohelpu.nz

The Hub Te Puke
The Hub Te Puke is a welcoming and safe community space which fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens relationships.
Phone: 07 975 0157
www.thehubtepuke.org.nz

Poutiri Wellness Centre
Poutiri is a holistic Wellness Centre to make health, employment and wellness services more affordable and accessible for whānau.
​Phone: 07 573 0091
www.poutiriwellnesscentre.org/

Grey Power
Helping seniors live in dignity and enjoying a comfortable and sustainable quality of life. 
​Phone: 07 571 2558
Email: [email protected]​
www.greypowertga-wbop.org.nz

Tauranga Foodbank
Providing everyone in our community access to sufficient, nutritious kai.
​Phone: 07 578 9888
[email protected]
www.taurangafoodbank.co.nz

Navigate 
A collective of community organisations that help people dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.
Phone: 07 557 5605
www.bopdhb.health.nz

NATIONWIDE SUPPORT NUMBERS:

1737
Need to talk about mental health or addiction issues?
1737 is free to call or text, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
​www.1737.org.nz

Mental Health and Addiction Services
Crisis Team: 0800 800 508
Non-crisis line: 07 579 8329
www.bopdhb.health.nz
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​Lifeline
Our compassionate team is here to listen, offer support and provide a safe space for you.
24 hour telephone counselling
Phone: 0800 543 354
www.lifeline.org.nz

Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you think you or someone you know may be thinking about suicide, call our Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.
Phone: 0508 828 865 

Youthline
Free, confidential and non-judgemental.
Call 0800 37 66 33, free text 234 or email: [email protected] 
www.youthline.co.nz to use their online Web Chat for rangatahi, parents, grandparents, friends, whānau, teachers, coaches and more.

The Lowdown
Helping young kiwis - a space created with rangatahi, for rangatahi. Find support here for your hauora, identity, culture and mental health.
FREE Text 5626 for help
​www.thelowdown.co.nz

Depression
There are things you can do to find a way through depression. Free 24/7 helpline
FREE TEXT 4202
Phone: 0800 111 757
www.depression.org.nz

Anxiety Line 
Providing education and support around anxiety.
0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)


ONLINE HELP:

SPARX
SPARX is a free mental health support tool that teaches you cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) skills in a fun and unique way. With each level relating to a different CBT skill, you'll also level up your character and mental well-being.
www.sparx.org.nz

JUST A THOUGHT
When life gets tough, our free online therapy courses are here to give you the skills to help get your wellbeing back on track. 
Courses available in Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol and Drug Addictions, Pregnancy, Postnatal Wellbeing, OCD, Panic Attacks and more.
www.justathought.co.nz

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