Student Well-Being and Guidance

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If you have a question for the Waimea College councellors, then please send it in confidence, using this form.

Our Guidance Team is available to provide support. Students or families can e-mail directly to arrange further contact:

• Stuart Newby – stuart.newby@waimea.school.nz
• Alison Browning – alison.browning@waimea.school.nz
• Simon Goodwin – simon.goodwin@waimea.school.nz
• Danni Taylor – danni.taylor@waimea.school.nz
• Louise Pawson – louise.pawson@waimea.school.nz
• Jayne Keys – jayne.keys@waimea.school.nz

We also have three 24/7 Youth Workers available.  You can contact them by emailing youthworkers@waimea.school.nz or via their Instagram page (waico_youthworkers).

If you are concerned about your physical health, then contact HealthLine:

• Coronavirus related – free call 0800 358 5453
• General health related – free call 0800 611 116

Students are encouraged to call the following organisations for support:

• Whats Up (or free call 0800 942 8787) – A safe place for you to talk about anything at all
• Youth Line (or free call 0800 376 633 or text chat 234) – We are here to listen
• NetSafe – We help keep people safe online

You can also access free, confidential, 24hr counselling services by text or call at 1737.