SMC Wellbeing
Where to go for advice?
There are many different sources for advice in regards to sexuality, both online and physical. The main idea of the sources is everyone just wants you to be happy and ok with yourself. Online there are many different websites all offering advice and help, many also offering different support groups you can join and be a part of. There will be people within the school that are there to help you, such as a dean, a counselor, a nurse, or even a teacher you trust. In the wider community, there are also many different places you can go for help, advice or just someone you want to talk to, such as your doctor, sexual health clinics, family planning, youth-line etc. If you feel comfortable, your friends and family are also a great help!
Some places to have a look at!
Family planning is an online and physical website/clinic set up to assist in all things around sexuality. It gives advice, check ups, contraception, scans, etc, everything you will need!
Rainbow Youth, an online website set up for the LGBTQ youth community of New Zealand, their webpage is full of information on gender and sexuality identity, has support groups, other peoples stories, advice, more help!
Planned parenthood, is similar to family planning, both an online and physical resource centre for all things sexuality!
Outline Nz, a online and call centre to support the LGBTQ community within New Zealand. Phone lines and face to face over skype sessions are both available!
Lesbian New Zealand, an online website dedicated to the helping and supporting the lesbians within New Zealand. Many articles and advice.
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