The sudden deaths of two girls - aged 9 and 10 - in the last few weeks continue to rock the wider New Zealand community. The deaths indicated there may be "a missing step'' in the schooling system that could have prevented them, the NZ Association of Counsellors said. "We need well-resourced student support services like school counsellors, but we're missing a step,'' she said. "They often need a bridge - they need someone like a school counsellor who can follow up with the right questions.'' Where to get help:• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• Youthline: 0800 376 633• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155• Samaritans: 0800 726 666• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald February 03, 2017 08:29 UTC