Kia ora Koutou. It has been such a pleasure meeting many of you in the short time I have been working at Hornby High School.

Over the summer holiday, if you or someone you care about, needs support and assistance, the numbers below might be useful.  Please reach out and speak to a trained mental health professional via the following well-being and support services.

May the Christmas season bring happiness and joy to you and your whanau.

Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia!

Carolyn Thomas, School Guidance Counsellor

Need to Talk Free call or text 1737, support is provided by a trained Counsellor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234

Lifeline 0800 543 354

Safe to Talk (if affected by sexual harm) 0800 044 334, text 4334

Aviva (Family Violence Services) Free 24/7 support line, call 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669)

Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 TAUTOKO or 0508 828 865

What’s Up 0800 WHATSUP (0800) 942 8787 (5-18 years). Phone counselling Monday to Friday, midday-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm

Anxiety Helpline 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

Depression Helpline 0800 111 757, text 4202

Rainbow Youth 09 376 4155 (11am-5pm) weekdays) a charity that offers support for sexual

minority and gender diverse youth Crisis Resolution 0800 920 092, 7 days a week

thelowdown.co.nz  email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626

Outline NZ (sexuality or gender identity helpline) 0800 688 5463, http//outline.org.nz

If it is an emergency or you, or someone you know, is at immediate risk call 111