Hi, I am Michelle and I'm the School Counsellor at Timaru Girls' High School.

I am currently located in the Science Block opposite the water fountain. The counselling office is a safe and confidential place. I am here to support students, staff and families within our school community. I'm available during all open school hours and my contact details are as follows:

Michelle Mitchell

Email: mmitchell@timarugirls.school.nz

Phone: 03 688 1122 ext 226

You are also welcome to come into the school reception area and ask for me. If available, I am happy to come over and meet with you.

Other support agencies that are available in the South Canterbury community are:

Sophie Stevenson

Public Health Nurse

At School every Monday lunch time (side room in the hall)

Adventure Development

Website: https://www.adlnz.org.nz/contact-us/timaru-south-canterbury/

Email: sthcanty@adlnz/org.nz

Phone: 03 684 5870

Address: 196 Evans Street, Timaru

Family Works

Website: https://pssc.org.nz/family-works/

Phone: 03 688 5029

Address: 26 North Street, Timaru

Arowhenua Whanau Services

Website: https://aws.health.nz/

Phone: 03 615 5180

Address: 94 King Street, Temuka

Fale Pasifika O Aoraki Trust

Website: http://falepasifikaoaoraki.org.nz/

Email: office@falepasifikaoaoraki.org.nz

Phone: 03 687 7585

Address: Community House, 27 Strathallan Street, Timaru

ICAMHS

Website: https://www.scdhb.health.nz/services/mental-health-and-addictions/mental-health

Phone: 0800 277 997

Address: 7 Queen Street, Parkside, Timaru

If you would like to discuss any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me or another good place to start is your local GP.