0800WHATSUP (Child Helpline)

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About this facility

Mission

from website: Ever feel you need someone to talk to? Someone you can tell stuff to and not worry about getting into trouble? 0800WHATSUP is a free phone counselling service for anyone aged 5 to 18. We’re available from 12noon to midnight, seven days a week, every day of the year. We’ll listen and help you solve your problems – and no problem is too big or too small, you can even just call us for a chat The person you talk to isn’t allowed to tell anyone what you say and you don’t have to tell them anything you don’t want to, not even your name. If you want to talk to the same person again sometime, just ask. If the lines are busy when you ring, just try again in a bit! --- What we do "Enabling Young People" What’s Up is a free, national telephone counselling service for New Zealanders aged 5 to 18 years that has been available since 22nd September 2001. The service operates seven days a week from noon to midnight. Paid, trained and closely supervised professional counsellors answer the telephones. Advanced technology is used to collect non-identifying information on calls, which is analysed and used to advocate for children’s needs. What’s Up aims to provide early help to children and teach them skills that will help prevent the development of major problems later in their lives.

Eligibility

aged 5 to 18

Service

Temporary