Key Information

Promoting Wellbeing

School Guidance Counsellor

Secondary school can sometimes be a challenge, and students come up against problems that are tough to face alone. Talking to someone may be able to provide support and extra strategies to help. Counselling is available free for all students at Rangitīkei College.

Our counsellor is there to help with any problems that students may face. These could include stress, feeling low, anger, anxiety, friendship conflicts or relationship issues. All sessions are confidential. We use a collaborative approach, working together to help reach a goal that the student wants to achieve.

Public Health Nurse

Our Public Health Nurse, Anna, is available at Rangitīkei College every Monday and Tuesday during term time. This is a free and confidential service available to all students.

Students can make an appointment by visiting the school office or counsellor, or by texting Anna directly on **021 1994 059**.

Anna provides support with a wide range of health and wellbeing concerns, including:

• Health advice and support
• Sexual and reproductive health, including contraception and STI testing
• Nutrition and healthy lifestyle advice
• Smoking and vaping support
• Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
• Navigation and referrals to health, education, and community support services
• Support to access GPs and other healthcare providers
• Te Ukaipō Health Assessments with Year 9 students as part of the school’s health programme

This service focuses on promoting hauora through health promotion, prevention, and early intervention. By working in partnership with students, whānau, the school, and other health services, Anna can help students access the care and support they need to thrive.

SUPP

SUPP is a service offered through the Whanganui DHB. They offer support with drug and alcohol addiction and problems through counselling and education. This free service is available at Rangitikei College. Appointments can be made with the SUPP counsellor through the Dean or Guidance Counsellor.

Mental Health

We encourage parents and caregivers to regularly check in with your child about how they are doing and the things going on in their lives.

If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, please make contact with one of our student wellbeing team.

Helpful advice can also be found at:
www.parents.education.govt.nz/mental-health

Drugs and Alcohol

If you have concerns about any drug or alcohol issues, please make contact with one of our student wellbeing team.

Helpful advice can also be found at:
www.drugfoundation.org.nz/education-and-young-people/

Or you can call the 24-7 Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797 or www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz