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Free health & wellbeing support for rangatahi across Ōtautahi & Canterbury.
Canterbury's only youth one-stop
shop.
Te Tahi Youth is the only youth one-stop shop of its kind in the Canterbury region, providing free health, wellbeing, and support services for young people aged 10–24. By bringing together medical care, mental health support, youth development, education and employment pathways, and practical support under one roof, we make it easier for rangatahi to access the help they need, when they need it.
Every year, hundreds of young people and their whānau turn to Te Tahi Youth.
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Our Services.
Medical Services.
We provide free, youth-focused medical care for rangatahi aged 10–24 through a dedicated GP practice designed around accessibility, confidentiality, and connection.
Our clinical team delivers the full range of general practice services, with a strong focus on youth health, mental health, and sexual health. This includes support for physical and mental health needs, prescriptions, testing and referrals, contraception, gender affirming care, and medical certificates.
We also provide primary care for tamariki aged 0–5 whose parents or primary caregivers are enrolled with us, helping us support young parents and their whānau in a more connected and practical way.
All services are completely free. We are not a subsidised GP practice under the standard primary care system, which means young people can access care without cost being a barrier.
Across everything we do, the focus is simple: providing timely, accessible healthcare for young people in a way that feels safe, respectful, and easy to engage with.
Our Numbers.
1,760+
Individual rangatahi supported on a yearly basis.
3,500+
In person medical appointments per year.
50%
of clinical appointments involve mental health support.
200+
Rangatahi supported through counselling services per year.
9
Secondary schools receiving school-based youth health services.
3000+
Youth Health in School appointments per year.
Case Studies.
Creating space for Support
Medical, Counselling + Youth Work
During a routine health appointment, a young person disclosed the lasting impact of significant childhood trauma for the first time. The trusting relationship they had built with their Te Tahi Youth clinician created a safe space to talk openly about their experiences and the challenges affecting their wellbeing.
Working together, we explored immediate supports and connected the young person with Te Tahi Youth's youth work and counselling services. By providing continuity of care and wrap-around support, we were able to respond to both their physical and emotional wellbeing, helping them access the right support at the right time.
Building a Foundation for the Future
Transitions + Medical
After experiencing significant challenges early in life, one young person found stability through a supportive foster placement and ongoing guidance from Te Tahi Youth's Transitions Service.
Working alongside their kaimahi, they achieved key milestones including gaining a driver's licence, completing trade training, securing an apprenticeship, and moving into stable employment.
Today, they are building an independent future and making a positive contribution to their community, demonstrating how consistent relationships and practical support can help young people successfully transition into adulthood.
Looking Beyond Survival
Counselling, Medical + Youth Work
For one young person, life had long been about getting through each day. Past experiences had shaped how they saw themselves, their relationships, and their future.
Counselling provided a safe and consistent space to reflect, process difficult experiences, and begin viewing life through a different lens. Over time, they developed greater self-awareness, stronger boundaries, and the confidence to make choices that aligned with their values and aspirations.
Rather than being defined by their past, they are now building a future shaped by hope, purpose, and possibility, demonstrating the lasting impact of compassionate, relationship-based counselling
Indepence Through Work & Study
Career & Training
A young person was referred to Te Tahi Youth’s employment programme after completing high school, with interests in automotive work, hospitality, technology, and further study. They were keen to explore part-time work while also building confidence and independence in daily life.
Alongside employment support, they engaged in wider wrap-around services, including brief counselling to help navigate emotional regulation and life transitions. This combined approach supported both practical and personal development at the same time.
Through the programme, they developed key employment skills including CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace readiness, alongside gaining a first aid certificate and participating in group workshops. They also achieved their learner licence and enrolled in a Level 4 Cookery qualification at a tertiary institute.
With ongoing support, they transitioned into study while maintaining progress toward greater independence, including part-time flatting and increased confidence in managing day-to-day responsibilities.
Want more information on what we provide and how to access our services?
Visit our main Te Tahi Youth website to learn more about our programmes, enrol, or make a referral.
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