The Ministry of Education has compiled this list of Agencies you can contact for assistance if you are struggling with COVID-19 level 4 conditions or effects.
Many families may find it tough going back into Alert Level 4. It can be challenging having children at home, being cut off from family and friends, trying to make ends meet and have high-stress levels.
For people with disabilities or autism and their support people, the Explore 0800 000421 phone service is available to provide advice or support.
This includes advice or support around challenging behaviours. To access this service, you don’t need a referral and it doesn’t matter whether you’re new to Explore, currently on their waitlist or you’ve worked with them previously. The service is available Monday to Friday 9.00 am–5.00 pm. When you phone the 0800 number you will be connected with an administrator who will then book you an appointment with one of the specialists.
If you or anyone you know wants some advice or support over this time here are some further options that might be useful:Support services that remain open:Women’s Refuge 0800REFUGEShine 0508 744 633Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797Oranga Tamariki (call centre) 0508FAMILYCADS 09 845 1818Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 6757Lifeline 0800 543 354 or free text 4357Youthline 0800 376 633Samaritans 0800 726 666Outline (LGBT) 0800 688 5463Depression Helpline 0800 111 757Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508Healthline for COVID-19 health advice 0800 358 5453.
Work and Income services centres are closed. However, you can apply for assistance via MyMSD or phone the contact centre on 0800 559 009.
If you need some assistance with food, food banks may be able to help. Call first for instructions on how they are operating to ensure physical distancing and please reach out to your Dean if there is anything we can help with as a school.
- Year 9 Mrs Anna Garrett gta@cghs.school.nz
- Year 10 Mr Simon Kersten krs@cghs.school.nz
- Year 11 Miss Holly Caird cah@cghs.school.nz
- Year 12 Mrs Charlotte Phoon phc@cghs.school.nz
- Year 13 Mrs Sarah Burrell brs@cghs.school.nz
