Summer time is all about celebrating but sometimes things we do for fun can lead to concerns about our own wellbeing. Stress, drug and alcohol use can add to our problems.
It can be hard to know who to talk to if you’re worried about things like alcohol and drug use, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), safe sex, unplanned pregnancies, or if you’re feeling depressed.
You can find free and confidential 24 hour advice by ringing Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit a pharmacy for free advice around general health and sexual health. Some pharmacists are able to supply some types of medication after a brief consultation to see if this is right for you, this can include the morning after pill. Ask at your local pharmacy if this is a service they offer or where you can go to for help.
We run a free Sexual Health Clinic on Tuesdays from 9am – 11:30am. It is located on Level 4, 21-23 Andrews Avenue, Lower Hutt.
To book an appointment call 0800 188 881.
Vibe also has a free health service for young people in the Hutt Valley aged 10 to 24. You can see a doctor, nurse or counsellor for free about any kind of health or mental health concern. See www.vibe.org.nz for more information.
Other useful contact information for health care and advice can be found here on our site here
