GP SERVICES
Akaroa Health Centre houses a general practice and offers an array of general practice and visiting practitioner services
AGED RESIDENTIAL CARE
Home to eight residents who benefit from 24 hour care.
AGED RESIDENTIAL CARE
Home to eight residents who benefit from 24 hour care.
2 Aylmers Valley Road, Akaroa 7520
Tel: 03–304 7004
Resources and Useful Links
There are services are available right now that offer support, information and help for you, your parents, family, whānau and friends - please reach out if you are struggling.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Need to talk? Free call or text any time for support from a trained counsellor.1737
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Lifeline– 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
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Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
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Samaritans - – 0800 726 666
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Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
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SPARX.org.nz – online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
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OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support.
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Youthline or online chat.talk@youthline.co.nz – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email
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thelowdown.co.nz - free text 5626 or email team@thelowdown.co.nz
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What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available every day of the week, 365 days of the year, 11am–11pm. Online chat is available from 11am–10:30pm 7 days a week, including all public holidays.
Government and other agencies
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Ministry of Health – Governments Principle advisor on Health
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My Health Account – to sign up and create your own digital health profile
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My Covid Record – Report your tests and request travel passes
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Unite against COVID – All the information and up to date releases for COVID
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Womans Refuge - A shielded site for victims of domestic violence
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HauORA Tairawhiti updated information for all Hauora in Tairawhiti
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Work and Income -WINZ – financial help and support for whanau
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ACC - help if you have had an accident or an injury
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Kainga Ora - Helping whanau into homes
Help for parents, family and friends
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EDANZ – improving outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families. Freephone 0800 2 EDANZ or 0800 233 269, or in Auckland 09 522 2679. Or email info@ed.org.nz.
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Parent Help – 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
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Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
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Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.
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Yellow Brick Road – Supporting families towards mental wellbeing.