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FriendsGetting along with people can be tough at times - whether it's family, friends, love and romance. There are plenty of people you can talk to and plenty of places you can get good advice.

We also have a email service called Dr G where you can get your relationship questions answered. It is provided by Community and Public Health, CDHB - experts who can help.

Help!

* 0800WHATSUP (0800 942 8787)
A free, confidential, professional telephone counselling service for 5 to 18 year olds. 12am - 12pm, 7 days a week.
* Doctor G
Our very own Doctor G provides support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues. The service is provided by experts from Community and Public Health, CDHB.
* Youthline
Help on any topic: 0800 37 66 33, Free Text 234 or email.
* Alcohol / Drug Helpline
0800 787 797 for free confidential information, insight and support on any problem, issue or query you have about your own or someone else's drinking or drug taking.
* Cellphone bullying
Dealing with cell phone bullies in New Zealand. From the Internet Safety Group.
* Chur Chur Bro
Video and music resources and activities that focus on mental health care information and knowledge. The Chur Chur Bro website is a bilingual mental health self-help care website for Rangatahi Maori (12-18 years old).
* Depression Helpline
0800 111 757 to talk to a trained counsellor who can discuss your situation and find the right support for you. Available 8am to midnight.
* Eating Disorders
or try the Eating Awareness Team (03) 366 7725.
* Email counselling
for when you don't feel like talking - chris@elifeline.co.nz.
* Gayline
Based in Auckland, providing support, information, counselling and referrals. Call 09 303 3584.
* Go Ask Alice
Brilliant Q & A service - totally anonymous and covers just about everything.
* Lifeline
All calls are confidential and non-judgemental - we are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Christchurch (03) 366 6743 or FREE Phone: 0800 LifeLine - 0800 543 354.
* Phobic Trust
The Phobic Trust offers a 24 hour support for people who are in crisis with a panic attack. 0800 14 ANXIETY (0800 14 26 94 68 9)
* Psychiatric Emergency Services
PES provides 24 hour emergency care and assessments for people in psychiatric crisis as well as providing information about the support services available. Christchurch (03) 364 0640 or FREE Phone 0800 920 092.
* Report-it
This anonymous online reporting website for international students in Christchurch was a trial which has now ended. Its homepage lists contacts for people who can help if you are the target of hurtful words or actions because of your ethnicity.