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Today
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Description
0800 WHAT'S UP is a FREE confidential counselling helpline and web-chat service for children and teenagers.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Website / App, No appointment required, Anyone can access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free
Hours
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
| Mon – Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|
Online Chat Hours:
11am to 10.30pm 7 days a week
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
0800 WHAT's UP is a nationwide, confidential counselling helpline for children and young people. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year and it’s free to call, including from a mobile phone. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website. You can call about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble. 0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm. No problem is too big or too small.
0800 WHAT's UP is a nationwide, confidential counselling helpline for children and young people. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year and it’s free to call, including from a mobile phone. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website. You can call about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble. 0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm. No problem is too big or too small.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Call 0800 What's Up - 0800 942 8787
11am to 11pm 7 days a week. We open 365 days a year including Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Description
0800 WHAT's UP is a nationwide, confidential counselling helpline for children and young people. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year and it’s free to call, including from a mobile phone. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website.
You can call about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble.
0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm. No problem is too big or too small.
0800 WHAT'S UP operates a confidential, counselling online chat service for children and young people between the ages of 5 - 19 years old. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year, and it’s free to connect. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website. You can chat online about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble. 0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm.
0800 WHAT'S UP operates a confidential, counselling online chat service for children and young people between the ages of 5 - 19 years old. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year, and it’s free to connect. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website. You can chat online about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble. 0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Online / e-mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Online Chat www.whatsup.co.nz
11am to 10.30pm 7 days a week including Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Description
0800 WHAT'S UP operates a confidential, counselling online chat service for children and young people between the ages of 5 - 19 years old. Our counsellors are available 365 days a year, and it’s free to connect. Children and young people can also get tips on dealing with the most commonly called about issues through the 'most talked about' sections of the kids and teens sections of our website.
You can chat online about whatever’s on your mind – no problem is too big or too small – and if you just want to have a chat and a laugh, we’re here to listen. If it’s someone else's problem, that’s cool – we can talk about that too. Whatever you want to say, you don’t need to worrry about being judged or getting into trouble.
0800 WHAT'S UP is also here to talk about any concerns around sexual harm.
Additional Details
Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 942 8787
Email
Website
WHAT'S UP Facebook Instagram and www.whatsup.co.nz
Online Chat 7 days a week
Postal Address
PO Box 24-153
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
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