• Howick and Pakuranga Times
• Man Alive: This non-profit organisation offers a range of counselling services. Run by men for men, it is dedicated to helping in straightforward and practical ways through its Auckland programmes. Contact: (09) 835-0509, www.manalive.org.nz
• Te Rawhiti Community Mental Health Centre: Aims to provide culturally sensitive, accessible and quality mental-health assessment and treatment for people aged 18 to 64 who live in East Manukau. Contact: 15 Aberfeldy Avenue, Highland Park, (09) 538-0700, www.healthpoint.co.nz and search “Te Rawhiti”.
• Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS): A free service for people ready to change their alcohol and drug use. Programmes are run in Auckland. Contact: (09) 845-1818, www.cads.org.nz
• Te Tai Awa o te Ora Trust: This community-based agency offers advocacy, counselling and social work, and has programmes for people with drug, alcohol, and anger issues. Contact: 18 Otara Road, Otara, (09) 274-4220.
• Friendship House: Dedicated to empowering people to take charge of their own lives. It provides a safe place where individuals can get help to find solutions to life’s challenges. Contact: 20 Putney Way, Manukau City Shopping Centre, (09) 262-2322, www.countiesmanukau.webhealth.co.nz and search “Friendship House”.
• Victim Support: Provides 24-hour emotional support and advocacy to people affected by crime and trauma. Contact: 0800-842-846, www.victimsupport.org.nz
• Youthline: Supports young people and those around them, and provides links to counselling and support resources. Contact: 0800-376-633, free text to 234, email msntalk@youthline.co.nz, check out Youthline on Facebook and Bebo.
• What’s up: A free, professional phone counselling service for five to 18-year-olds that operates from noon-midnight. Contact: 0800-942-8787, www.whatsup.co.nz
