The idea of talking to a stranger about your problems can feel overwhelming.

Helplines:

Youthline and The Lowdown can help if you need support, have no one to talk to, or just need a friendly ear. Just text, call, or webchat them and say ‘hi’.

You can ask questions or talk about things you are struggling with.

Youthline Visit www.youthline.co.nz for webchat
Free call 0800 376 633 | Free text 234

The Lowdown
Visit thelowdown.co.nz for webchat
Free call 0800 111 757 | Free text 5626 

At school: If you attend school and are worried about your use of drugs or alcohol, we encourage you to talk to a school counsellor or social worker that you trust. They can give you a space to talk about what’s going on in your life.

Online resources:

Did You Know series
The ‘Did you know?’ series gives helpful facts for teenagers with questions about alcohol and drugs. It has been developed by the New Zealand Drug Foundation. Visit the ‘Did you know?’ site for more info on reducing harms from drugs and alcohol. We’ve included a few vids from the series below: