Youth In Transition

Our Story

Every journey starts with the first step. For some, this first step is easier to take than for others. It can take a feeling of being at the end of our road, before we have the courage to ask for help with the journey back from that ‘end’.

Youth In Transition’s journey began in 2014, in response to the high numbers of young people suffering with anxiety and depression and the shocking fact that New Zealand has the highest rates of youth suicide in the developed world. More children and young people than ever before were reaching out for help and for those taking this brave step, help was very challenging to find.  

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How We Create Change

We are passionate about changing the lives of our young people and have listened to their hearts and voices when designing and delivering our services. Over the past few years, we have been developing “The Journey Back to Awesome.” This programme is unique and has proven highly successful in addressing the needs of our young people who are dealing with such issues as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking and all the stresses of transitioning into adulthood.

Already we have helped hundreds of young people aged 10-24 and their families. It has been the joining of hands across our community that has helped us gain the best possible outcome for our young people. Due to this success, we can now see youth able to cope with life’s adversities, access help when needed and succeed in life.

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How We Are Funded

Our administration costs are donated by a local accountant and all our running costs donated by a local businessman. We are proud to report that 100% of funds donated go towards the programme. We aim to offer high quality affordable counselling to the community. In addition, it is our intended goal to never turn anyone away who is unable to afford our services.

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Our Team

Our management team includes expertise across the charity, finance, and business sectors. Additionally, our clinical team comprises a range of Registered Mental Health Practitioners including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.