The Whakatipu Youth Trust works closely with the community to ensure youth of the Whakatipu are provided with opportunities that allow them to grow and develop essential life skills.
CAFS
(Child, Adolescent & Family Service) Specialist mental health service providing assessment and treatment primarily to children & young people aged up to 18 years.
Phone: 03 441 0010
Public Health Nurse
Karina Anderson & Maria Frewen are Registered Nurses who visit WHS on a weekly basis to offer health advice, assessments & referrals.
Karina Anderson: 027 447 1462
Maria Frewen: 027 464 8990
WHS Guidance Counsellors
Vicki Patton & Chris Tweddell confidentially support students with anything that is bothering them. From very big to very small issues – they can be school related or personal.
Vicki Patton: [email protected]
Chris Tweddell: [email protected]
Queenstown Police
Youth Aid Officers are specialists that work with children and young people to keep them safe and promote healthy life choices.
Wayne Park: [email protected]
Phone: 03 441 1600
Address: 11 Camp St, Queenstown
Central Lakes Family Services
Professionally trained clinicians who work with other agencies to optimise and ensure positive outcomes for children, adolescents and their families / whanau
Phone: 0508 440 255
Email: [email protected]
Oranga Tamariki
We aim to put children’s needs at the heart of what we do. Our goal is to work with families, whanau and the wider community to create circles of protection and care around children whose wellbeing is at risk.
Phone: 0508 326 459
Sexual Health Clinic
Queenstown Medical Centre offers comprehensive sexual health and family planning services. 4 clinics a week at Isle Street & Remarkables Park.
Phone: 03 441 0500
Thrive! Te Pae Ora
(Adventure Development). Our team of registered health professionals manage the ups and downs of life, particularly challenges with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug use. The focus is on wellbeing and developing strengths.
Phone: 0800 292 988
Website: www.thriveservices.org.nz