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Wingspan (formerly Home and Family Counselling)

Mental Health & Addictions Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence, Sexual Harm

Important: Wingspan is NOT a crisis centre. If someone is in immediate danger phone 111 and ask for the Police or call the Mental Health Crisis Team (0800 800 717).

Programmes

Youth Group Programmes

Programme Areas: Mental health
Programme Type: Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Regions: South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
Age Groups: Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Process

Our facilitators liaise with school counsellors and/or heads of the department directly regarding the running of these programmes. If you or your child are interested in finding out more, please contact the counselling department or Dean at your child’s school and request that they contact Wingspan during our reception opening hours.

Central Auckland - T. 09 630 8961
North Shore - T. 09 419 9853
Email: northshore@wingspan.org.nz
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Description

Issues frequently affecting young people include self-esteem, relationship changes, developing discipline, and other school issues. It may include the impact of parents separating, eating disorders, depression, and behavioural problems.

We have developed three youth group programmes to help young people adjust through this turbulent time.

1. Challenges, Choices, Change

What is it about: Understanding and management of emotions.
Who would benefit: male and female students aged 10-17 years who want to develop self-awareness and communicate more effectively.
Group size: 10-15 students.
Duration: 2 hours a week for 6 weeks.
Cost: FREE.

2. Creating respectful relationships

What is it about: Understanding what creates safe, healthy relationships.
Who would benefit: young women 10-17 years who want to have more positive and meaningful relationships.
Group size: 10-15 students.
Duration: 2 hours a week for 6 weeks.
Cost: FREE.

3. I have, I am, I can

What is it about: Making better life choices, goal setting, motivation, and resiliency.
Who would benefit: young men and women aged 15-18 years who need support, self-confidence, and focus to help reach their full potential.
Group size: 10-15 students.
Duration: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks.
Cost: FREE.

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Contact Details

60-64 Upper Queen Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland

Central Auckland

Open today 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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2A Seaview Avenue, Northcote, Auckland

North Auckland

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.