Guidance/Support
There are a number of guidanceand support services available through . Please do not hesitateto enquire as we can access numerous external providers to support our students.We are very experienced and have a diversity of skills and networks to assist students.No issue is considered too big or too little to deal with!
We have a full-time Guidance Counsellor, Libby Hooton (lhooton@darghigh.school.nz); a full-time Youth Worker in Schools, Mark Manzano (mark.manzano@standforchildren.org.nz), who are more than willing to assist our students/parents/caregivers.
Below is a list of some of the external services offering support, information and help. All services listed are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
– 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask questions)
– online e-therapy tool by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed
– 0800 688 5463 provides confidential gender identity telephone support
– 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email:talk@youthline.co.nzǰ
– 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area
– 0800 456 450 family violence helpline
– 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline