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If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s screen use, gaming or gambling our dedicated youth team can help.
We have specialist counsellors or youth mentors available. Initial contact is free.
Touchgrass is available from 8.30am-5pm Monday – Friday.
We're here for rangatahi aged 13–24 and their whānau who are affected by screen addiction, gaming, or gambling harm.
If you are 25+ the Problem Gambling Foundation may be able to help.
Our services are professional and completely confidential. We recommend at least 6 sessions for the greatest benefit.
We provide counselling in person, by phone, text or video calling for rangatahi and their whānau.
Our youth mentors are trained youth workers with lived experience of managing their own screen use, gaming and/or gambling. They can help you set goals and develop strategies that are tailored to your needs.
We are a non-profit organisation, but there are sometimes costs associated with out service.
Initial phone call or online chat is free
Gambling harm support sessions are fully funded
If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, you can access our services for free.
Gaming and Screen Addiction sessions:
Fees are waived if any of the following apply:
- You hold a Community Services Card
- Whānau/household combined income is less than $139,000 per year before tax
- Single person household income is less than $71,000 per year before tax
All other clients:
- One-on-one session: $120 per session (in person or online)
- Whānau session: $140 per session (in person or online)
