Student Support Services
Student Services’ Centre
Student Services promote the health and well-being of students at Mangere College so they can reach their academic and personal potential.
Our team is made up of Guidance Counsellors, Nurses, Social Worker, & Community Liaison Officer
We aim to always be:
Accessible | Confidential | Approachable | Friendly
Access to all our services is free and walk-ins are welcomed
COUNSELLING
Mangere College offers a confidential counselling service with the aim of supporting students going through a wide range of issues including (but not limited to) anger, anxiety, bullying, confidence, grief, relationships, sadness or depression and self-esteem. The counselling team has a strong link to agencies in the wider community if specialised expertise is appropriate.
SOCIAL WORK
School-based community Social Worker offering early and responsive social work interventions to young people and their families
Facilitating Resilience/Mentoring programme during school time
COMMUNITY LIAISON
Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for students to achieve.
Assist students who are struggling to meet our school expectations
NURSING
Provide a walk in clinic to all students
Throat swabbing
Yr 9 HEEADSSS assessments
Visiting Doctor, Thursday 9-11am by appointment
Visiting Physio, Wednesday 9:30-11am by appointment
Asthma Auckland Nurse visits once a term by appointment
Diversity group meets at lunchtime once a week
SUPPORT NUMBERS
POLICE ON 111
If you believe that you or someone else is in immediate danger call
Lifeline: 0800-543354
(open 24/7)
Suicide: Crisis Helpline 0508-828865
(open 24/7)
Youthline: 0800-376633
(open 24/7) or text 234 from 8am-midnight
Kidsline: 0800-543754
(open 24/7)
0800 WHATSUP helpline: 0800-9428787
(1-10pm weekdays and 3-10pm weekends)