#RunYourMind 200Km for Youthline

$3,460 of $2,000 goal

Given by 28 generous donors in 4 weeks

Running 200Km in one day for Mental Health Awareness Week. All donations will go directly to Youthline to support the great work they do.

Auckland

On Sunday 14th of October, a small group of us will collectively run 200Km across Auckland to raise money and awareness for Youthline as apart of the Mental Health Awareness Week.

Youthline are an incredible organisation that offer free counselling and support services (among many other things!) to young people all around Aotearoa. Whether it be over the phone, SMS, webchat or in person, Youthline's dedicated team of staff and volunteers have a hugely positive impact on the lives of young New Zealanders.

Youthline were established to ensure young people know where to get help and can access support when they need it. At the core of Youthline’s work is the development of leadership and personal skills in young people. Youthline do this by involving young people; both those who seek assistance and those who wish to develop themselves.

All donations will be paid by Givealittle directly to Youthline Auckland.

- Youthline’s flagship service is their FREE nationwide 24/7 Helpline and Text Counselling Services, 7 days per week, which is staffed by a large team of fully trained volunteers supported by Clinical Staff - providing immediate support, development opportunities and referral services.

- The annual Helpline cost sits at around $800,000 and they only receive 12% of government funding ($87,000) for this vital service.

How your money will help:

• $15 - gives 15 minutes. Help a young person make first contact.

• $30 - The average length of a phone counselling session.

• $45 - Will keep the Helpline Services running for half an hour

• $60 - When someone is in crisis, there is no average. These connections take time. Support our 24/7 crisis team with some of the most challenging conversations they will ever have.

• $90 - Will keep the Helpline Services running for an hour.

If you're in Auckland and would like to join in or extend our 200Km journey please don't hesitate to get in contact personal.ajs@gmail.com.

Where to get help:

Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234

Depression helpline: 0800 111 757

Lifeline: 0800 543 354

Samaritans: 0800 726 666

1737 NEED TO TALK? Call or text 1737

Aidan Scott's involvement (page creator)

As a passionate group of young people, we know the importance of mental health, what it means to have a strong support network and the incredible work that Youthline provides to the young people of Aotearoa.