A free phone number has been set up for the Western Bay of Plenty Secondary students (years 9-13) to continue to receive support from school health nurses during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4. 

School Health Services are available from Thursday 26 March on 0800 515 919 and will be available Monday to Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.

The phone will be run by two registered nurses and a GP when required. General health, mental health and sexual health will be covered.

Students who have COVID-19 health related questions should call Healthline on the dedicated COVID-19 number 08003585453.

Reports of Concern

Police 111

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children 0508 326 459

Need to talk?

Free call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor

Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757

Healthline – 0800 611 116 - To get help from a registered nurse 24/7

Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat.

What's Up – 0800 942 8787, (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday,

1pm–10pm and weekends, 3pm–10pm - online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.

Alcohol drug helpline – 0800 787 797

Gambling helpline – 0800 654 655

Lifeline – 0800 543 354

LGBTQI - 08000 OUTLINE - 0800 688 5463

People’s Project – Homelessness – 0800 198 010

Tauranga Women’s Refuge – 0508 326 459

Sexual Assault Services – 0800 227 233