Get in touch
For Professionals
We welcome referrals from other professionals, GP’s, schools, other agencies/organisations.
A referral form can be accessed via childyouth@clfs.co.nz or by calling the Child & Youth Team on 0508 600 696 during weekdays 9-5.
A professional referral can only be completed with informed consent of parents/whānau or rangatahi.
Submitting a referral does not make the individual a client automatically. If we feel there are other services who are better suited or more specialized, we will provide information regarding other supports.
Download our helpful About Guide for more information to help you refer and discuss referrals with people seeking support.
Child & Youth – About The Service
Professional Development
We are proud to be a service with a prevention lens alongside our intervention and support services. We offer a range of community workshops, trainings and education packages covering a range of topics, flexible in length and location and rooted in local knowledge and experiences. We offer these publicly regularly, check out our Community page for more.
We also offer bespoke packages for schools, offices, professionals and community groups. These are a great opportunity for professional or personal development.
For Parents/Whānau
We welcome self-referrals and referrals from other professionals, GP’s, schools, other agencies/organisations and referrals from other teams within Central Lakes Family Services.
If you are unsure and would like to discuss your concerns before making a referral, please contact: childyouth@clfs.co.nz.
Or call the Child & Youth Team on 0508 600 696. This is not a crisis line and is only monitored during weekdays 9-5.
Submitting a referral does not make you or the individual a client automatically. If we feel there are other services who are better suited or more specialized, we will provide information regarding other supports.
We acknowledge seeking support is a big step for whānau, but we are not able to take referrals outside specific criteria – more information can be found under our What We Offer sections.
Click here for a PDF Child & Youth Service Guide
For Rangatahi (16+)
Are you rangatahi/teen over 16 and looking for support?
Accessing support for yourself directly via a self-referral may be an option. This decided on a case-by-case basis. If you are looking for support from one of our services for yourself, you can get in touch here:
childyouth@clfs.co.nz
0508 440 255 (Free Helpline 24/7)
0508 600 696 (Child and Youth Line Weekdays 9-5)