Youthline Otago
E haere tahi ana, e tipu tahi ana. Walking together, growing together. Formed in 1971, Youthline Otago has been serving our community and supporting our young people ever since. We provide a variety of services and programmes including helpline counselling, training, community education programmes, and face to face counselling. We are committed to offering accessible, non-judgemental services focussed on the needs of young people to the Dunedin and wider Otago area including Waitaki, Oamaru, Palmerston, Wānaka, and Queenstown. Our mission is to support and empower our young people locally and nationally to develop the skills they need to grow and live healthy fulfilled lives.
For Youthline Otago news and updates please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/youthlineotagonz Contact Us / WhakapāPhone: 03 477 2461
Email: youthlineotago@youthline.co.nz Waitaki Office Address: 316 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9444 PO Box 713 Facebook: www.facebook.com/youthlineotagonz |
Locations / TauwāhiYouthline Otago's hub in Oamaru is located at 316 Thames Highway, however we operate out of five sites across Otago: Dunedin hub, OUSA Student Support, East Otago Health Centre, Oamaru hub, and Oamaru Library.
View our locations below on the map. |
Face to Face Counselling / Kaiāwhina
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We offer an affordable counselling service for individuals, families, or couples. Our trained counsellors use a person-centred strength based approach and cost of this service is calculated on a sliding scale to ensure it's accessibility to all.
Counselling is available through our 5 centres (shown above on the map) or now over video call. For all inquiries email ylof2f@youthline.co.nz To book an initial appointment click below: |
Workshops and Community Education / WhakangunguYouthline Otago offers community programmes including workshops for schools and workplaces, youth development programmes, and training for those working with young people.
For all inquiries contact youthlineotago@youthline.co.nz To find out more about the programmes and workshops we offer in Dunedin, Oamaru, and the wider Otago region click below. |
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Volunteering / TūaoYouthline Otago is a volunteer led organisation; join us to help support and educate our community! We have a range of ways you can get involved such as helping us with fundraising, promotion, events, marketing etc.! Get in contact with us to help us support young New Zealanders.
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Donations / Takoha
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Our operations and the support we provide to young New Zealander’s depends on financial contributions from individuals, groups, and organisations. We warmly welcome and greatly appreciate any and all donations to help us continue with our services.
To make a donation to Youthline Otago please click the donate button below or visit givealittle.co.nz/org/youthlineotago. To set up regular contributions please contact our office. Donate via Givealittle |
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Sponsors / Ngā Kaitautoko
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting our youth and making the operations of Youthline Otago possible.
