Our History

Youthline was created in 1970 and forms a collaboration of youth development organisations across the country. 

Youthline works with young people, their families and those supporting young people. Our organisations are made up of volunteer and paid staff members - and we have centres based across the country. 
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We were established to ensure young people know where to get help and can access support when they need it.  At the core of Youthline’s work is the development of leadership and personal skills in young people. We do this by involving young people; both those who seek assistance and those who wish to develop themselves.

Our centres

We operate out of 10 community centres across New Zealand. 

We work collaboratively to provide our free, nationwide Helpline service. Locally, we all provide different services, programmes and training for our communities. 

You can find us in:

• Invercargill
• Oamaru
• Dunedin
• Central South Island (office located in Christchurch)
• Wellington
• Palmerston North
• Manukau
• Auckland Central
• West Auckland
• Albany

But you can reach us for free no matter where you live. Learn more about what each of our unique and amazing centres are up to in your area.

Our Centres