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Sources of Help in Otago


*Please contact your General Practitioner or Primary Health Care Provider in the first instance for advice/support for mental health.
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Student Health 

University of Otago Student Health Services 
Email student-health@otago.ac.nz
Tel (03) 479 8212

University of Otago Healthy Campus
http://www.otago.ac.nz/healthy-campus/index.html
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Sexual Health & Relationship Services for Students

Rape Crisis
This is a 24 hour crisis support service for female survivors of sexual violence and also provides counselling services. 
Email rcrisis@xtra.co.nz                             
Tel (03) 474 1592
http://www.rapecrisisdunedin.org.nz

Youthline
This is a 24 hour phone support service for young people in Aotearoa/New Zealand. 
Tel free phone 0800 37 66 33
Free TXT 234 between 8am and midnight
Email talk@youthline.co.nz
http://www.youthline.co.nz/

Queer support
Individual consultations and support are provided for people who might be exploring and coming to terms with their gender and/or sexual identity.
Tel (03) 479 5445
Mobile (027) 447 1426
Email q.support@ousa.org.nz
http://www.ousa.org.nz/support/queer-support/

Disability Information and Support
These services might be helpful if your anxiety and/or depression are negatively impacting your academic studies.
Tel (03) 479 8235
Email disabilities@otago.ac.nz
http://www.otago.ac.nz/disabilities/index.html

Dunedin Sexual Health Clinic
Based on the ground floor of Dunedin Hospital, this clinic  provides a confidential sexual health service for all people and is free of charge to New Zealand residents.
Tel free phone 0800 742 546
http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/index.php?page=2837

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Services for Polytechnic Students
Aoraki PolytechnicDunedin
Tel (03) 477 7117

International Pacific College
Queenstown 
Tel (03) 441 3502

Otago Polytechnic
Tel (09) 479 6082

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Services for Māori
Arai Te Uru Whare Hauora Dunedin
http://www.araiteuru.co.nz
Tel (03) 471 9960

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Services for Pacific People
Pacific Trust Otago
Email
office@pto.nz
Tel (03) 455 1722


Other Services:

Dunedin Family Violence Prevention Services
Stopping Violence Dunedin Inc.
Email stopviolencedunedin@xtra.co.nz 
Tel (03) 474 1121

Barnardos Otago
Email otago.amu@barnardos.org.nz 
Tel (03) 471 4330 or (03) 471 4336

Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Womens Refuge
Email pounamu1@actrix.co.nz 
Tel (03) 477 1229 or (03) 455 0782

Relationship Services Otago 
Email otago@relate.org.nz 
Tel (03) 477 6766

Te Roopu Tautoko Ki Te Tonga 
Email dennis@tautoko.maori.nz 
Tel (03) 477 4670 or (03) 477 4681

STOP Adolescents Programme – Dunedin 
Email stop@stop.org.nz 
Tel (03) 477 8090

Family Court – Dunedin 
Tel (03) 471 5100

Rape Crisis (Dunedin) 
Email rcrisis@xtra.co.nz 
Tel (03) 474 1592

Te Wai Matua Trust
Email te.wai.matua@xtra.co.nz 
Tel (03) 455 0496

Child Protection Unit Coordinator 
Dunedin Hospital
Tel (03) 474 0999

Otago District Health Board 
Family Violence Intervention Coordinator
Tel (03) 474 0999
Local Services

WellSouth Primary Health Organisation

http://www.wellsouth.org.nz/
Healthline 0800 611 116

Youthline
https://www.youthline.co.nz/
Free call 0800 376 633
Free txt 234

Email talk@youthline.co.nz

Plunket 
Otago Area

PlunketLine 0800 933 922
Phone (Dunedin Office): 03 474 0490
Email: otago@plunket.org.nz

Psychology Associates Ltd (Dunedin)
http://www.psychologyassociates.co.nz
Email
Tel (03) 477 7120

Delta Psychology
http://www.deltapsych.co.nz
Email info@deltapsych.co.nz
Tel (03) 474 5155

Clinical Psychology Centre at University of Otago
http://psy.otago.ac.nz/clinic
Tel (03) 479 7627

Jeannie Horn Counselling
http://www.jeanniehorncounselling.com
Email 
jeannie.horn@live.com
Cellphone 022 4822 708

Southern Family Support Otago: Supporting families in mental illness 
Website: www.supportingfamiliesotago.org.nz
Tel (03) 455 5973
Email: fieldworker@sfotago.org.nz

Tapestry Clubhouse - Social psychiatric rehabilitation facility
www.sfotago.org.nz
Email clubhouse@sfotago.org.nz
Tel (03) 455 1873

Otago Mental Health Support Trust

http://www.bipolarotago.co.nz/
Email otagomd@ihug.co.nz
Tel (03) 477 2598

Family Mental Health Service

http://www.fmhs.co.nz/
Email admin@fmhs.co.nz
Tel (03) 489 3728

Disability Services - Disability Information Services
http://www.disabilityinfo.co.nz
Email dis.dn@xtra.co.nz
Tel 0800 693 342 or (03) 471 6152

Volunteering Otago - Volunteering in Mental Health Recovery
http://www.volunteeringotago.org.nz
Email
Tel
03 471 6206



Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

North Otago CAB
Email cab.northotago@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 434 9743

Dunedin CAB
Email cab.dunedin@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 471 6166

Alexandra CAB
Email cab.alexandra@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 448 7771

Queenstown CAB
Email cab.queenstown@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 442 6799

Gore & District CAB 
Email cab.gore@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 208 4008

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Age Concern Otago
Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Coordinator
Email agecon@ageconcernotago.co.nz 
Tel (03) 477 1040   
Waitaki : Email acwaitaki@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 434 700
Queenstown: Email qtnageconcern@xtra.co.nz
Tel (03) 441 3490

Other Study Resources

Action for Happiness. A website that will give you science-based tips on what makes people happy.
http://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living
 
GOOD NEWS MEDIA news and the meaningful life:
www.dailygood.org
https://www.brainpickings.org/
https://www.upworthy.com/
 
Learn about your character strengths [what’s RIGHT with you!]
http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths/VIA-Classification

Calm website:
www.calm.auckland.ac.nz
  • Kristin Neff – Self-Compassion www.self-compassion.org
  • Loving Kindness Meditation
    http://www.positivityresonance.com/meditations.html
  • http://www.sharonsalzberg.com/lovingkindness-meditation/

Google’s approach to mindfulness:
http://www.mindful.org/author/chade-meng-tan/

Meng’s TED talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/chade_meng_tan_everyday_compassion_at_google
 
31 Ways gratitude can make you happier
http://happierhuman.com/benefits-of-gratitude/
 
Some beauty to inspire your day:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day
 

*See also our page containing Fact Sheets + External Links. There you can access information about depression, and find other websites which offer online treatment for depression. 

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