Sunday, December 26, 2010

Reach Out!



Reach Out is a web resource made specifically for young people. There's lots of information about spirituality, self-esteem, mental health, sex-ed, relationships, personal stories and experiences, etc. 

An extert from Empty Black Book:
"A friend gave me a present when I was in hospital once- an empty black book and a black pen. It came with a little tag that said 'use it however you need to'...My book isn't beautiful, in fact I am probably one of the worst drawers in the world, but it didn't matter to me. And neither did the fact that most of what I wrote would not make sense to anyone else, because my book is for me."
 
I really like the articles on this page: Help Yourself

This is an Australian website, so some of the phone numbers and services aren't available in NZ. If you need someone to talk to:

call Youthline on 0800 37 66 33 (24hours/7days a week) or txt 234
call OUTLineNZ 0800 OUTLINE (10am to 9pm Weekdays, 6-9pm Weekends)

call Lifeline 0800 543 354 (24hours/7days a week)

I've listed a few different helplines because one might fit you better than another. Helplines, like counsellors or friends, aren't a onesize fits all and so try a few and see which one(s) you prefer. 

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