E haere tahi ana, e tipu tahi ana. Walking together, growing together. Youthline Otago provides a variety of services and programmes to the North Otago region including helpline counselling, face to face counselling, community education programmes, personal development programmes, and volunteer training. We are committed to offering accessible, affordable, non-judgemental services focussed on the needs of young people in the Oamaru area. Our mission is to support and empower young people locally and nationally to develop skills to grow and thrive.
Contact Us | Whakapā |
Locations | TauwāhiYouthline Otago operates from our Dunedin hub and across Otago.
View our locations below on the map. |
Face to Face Counselling | Kaiāwhina
We offer affordable counselling with professionals for individuals, families, or couples. Cost is not a barrier - cost is calculated to ensure it is accessible to all. Counselling is available anywhere, through our 5 locations or over video call.
To book an initial appointment click below:
To book an initial appointment click below:
Donations | Takoha
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Our mahi depends on financial contributions from individuals, groups, and organisations. We 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, visit givealittle.co.nz/org/youthlineotago, or call us. If you'd like a donation receipt or to set up regular contributions please contact us. Thank you so much for your support! Donate via Givealittle |
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Training and Community Education | WhakangunguYouthline Waitaki offers community programmes including workshops for schools and workplaces, personal development, 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 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 helpline counselling, facilitating workshops, fundraising, promotion, events, marketing etc.! Get in contact to help us support young New Zealanders and make a real difference to people's lives.
Youthline's national helpline is staffed by volunteers. Helpline counsellors are trained to ensure they are supported and equipped with the skills to take on this challenging and rewarding role. Induction training to become a helpline counsellor is held a several times a year and consists of 8 full days of training over 4 weekends. Click below to learn more and sign up! |
We also offer voluntary internship placements for face to face counsellors. Interns must be a New Zealand Association of Counsellors provisional member or equivalent.
Please get in contact with us to find out more about placement opportunities. |
Sponsors | Ngā Kaitautoko
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting our mahi of supporting young people.
