Ashburton Youth Health Trust

HYPE Youth Health Centre offers a free and confidential health service for 12–24 year-olds in Ashburton. It supports young people with information, resources and access to local services that improve health and wellbeing.

What the funding supported

Funding from Ahu Community Trust helped HYPE continue providing accessible support, resources and connection points for young people and their whānau.

Key Benefits

• Free and confidential support for local youth

• Easier access to health and wellbeing information

• Connections to wider support services

• Support for parents seeking guidance around youth issues

HYPE Youth Health Centre provides a free and confidential health service for 12-24 year-olds in the Ashburton District. They aim to improve health and wellbeing through providing information, resources, and access to health services. Hype can also be accessed by parents who are looking for information or resources about youth issues.

They provide information and resources on sexual health; alcohol and drugs; mental health; nutrition and body image; legal advice; budgeting; managing stress; safe partying; housing; careers; and quitting smoking. Hype also provides free condoms, sanitary items and pregnancy tests.

They can also connect you to other agencies and services throughout the district so that you don’t have to go it alone. These include doctors, lawyers, counsellors, Work and Income (WINZ), alternative education providers, dentists, and addiction services.

They are open weekdays from 3pm to 5pm on Burnett Street, Ashburton. They are also available by appointment outside of these hours.