Health and Wellbeing

Taking Care of Yourself Matters

Looking after your mental and physical wellbeing is just as important as school or work. There are a variety of health and wellbeing services in Marlborough designed to support young people when life gets tough.

These services can provide confidential advice, counselling, mental health support, medical care, and guidance on lifestyle, fitness, and emotional wellbeing. Remember — asking for help is a sign of strength, and there’s no shame in reaching out.

1737, Need to talk?

Free, confidential support – 24/7. 
Call or text 1737 for brief
emotional support with trained counsellors and peer support workers.

Safe to talk

Sexual Harm helpline, free, confidential support 24/7

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa

Offering help with your sexual and reproductive health. They can offer you health information, clinical services, education, training and research. They work with people of any gender, age, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Youthline


Youthline offers a free Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email), free face-to-face counselling services, youth mentoring, programmes in schools and communities to help people grow and develop.

My Voice Marlborough Youth Council

Providing information to the Youth from College and the Community

In the Know

Info, help and tips on Porn and online sexual stuff.

Presbyterian Support Marlborough (Family Works & Youth Service)

Support for young people and whānau including Youth Service (NEET support), counselling, mentoring, and family support.

Pathways – Blenheim (Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Support)

Mobile and community-based support for rangatahi aged 12–24, including mental health support, wellbeing planning, and goal setting.

I am Hope – Youth Mental Health Support

I Am Hope is a nationwide charity dedicated to changing the way Aotearoa talks about mental health. Their mission is to offer hope, understanding, and free, timely counselling for young people across New Zealand. Through programmes like Gumboot Friday, school visits, and community outreach, they help rangatahi feel seen, heard, and supported when life gets tough.

What They Offer:

  • Free counselling for any young person aged 25 and under through Gumboot Friday
  • School programmes that normalise conversations about mental health
  • Nationwide community initiatives promoting hope and resilience
  • Support for whānau and young people seeking help or someone to talk to