Te Tahi Youth health nurses are taking a break over the Christmas/summer holidays and will be
available again at the start of term one 2026!

YHIS Team Lead Toby Hilton can be contacted via email toby@tetahiyouth.org.nz up until Friday 19 December 2025, and after 5 January 2026.
 

Other support services
 

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa, Hornby: same day appts (Thursday and Friday). Washington Way
clinic Mon-Fri. (Only closed on public holidays). 07 810 6610
 

Healthline 0800 611 116 (Free health advice 24/7)
 

Te Tahi Youth Acute Drop in Clinic (Phone on the day for an appointment on Wed/Thu/Fri) 03 943 9298 (Closed from 23 December 2025 to 5 January 2026).
 

Youthline Counselling: Text 234, webchat or call 0800 376 633
 

The Lowdown Counselling teleservice: Free call 0800 111 757 or text 5626
 

Need to Talk? Couselling teleservice: Text 1737
 

DECIDE: National Abortion Telehealth Services: 0800 DECIDE
 

Emergency contraception can be accessed at pharmacies without prescription, Chemist Warehouse for cheapest option ($15).
 

In an emergency:
For mental health emergencies
CAF Emergency 0800 218 219
 

For medical emergencies
Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital.
24 Hour Surgery: 401 Madras St, Christchurch
Riccarton Clinic: 6 Yaldhurst Rd, Christchurch
 

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call 111.

Wishing you a wonderful summer break, see you all in 2026!