Our clinical services.
A GP practice specialising in youth health.
Te Tahi Youth provides a dedicated GP practice for young people aged 10–24. Our clinical team offers the full range of care you’d expect from a general practice, with a strong focus on youth health and youth sexual health, all delivered in a way that’s welcoming, confidential, and designed specifically for rangatahi.
We also provide care for tamariki aged 0–5 whose parents or primary caregivers are enrolled with us. Our social workers and the families we support have made one thing clear: young parents need services that are easy to access, consistent, and centred around real connection. Extending care to their tamariki helps us support the whole whānau in one place.
To access our full range of medical services, you’ll need to enrol with us. Once enrolled, you can see our doctors, nurses, or other health professionals for appointments and follow-ups. If you’re new, you can find out how to register here.
For urgent, same-day concerns, you don’t need to be enrolled to attend our Acute Clinics. Details for these clinics are listed further down the page.
Our clinical team.
Our clinical team brings together a mix of skills and expertise so you can get the right care when you need it. Our nurses are at the heart of the clinic. They support mental, physical, and sexual health needs, can order tests, and complete most referrals. Some of our nurses are also Registered Nurse Prescribers, which means they can prescribe a wide range of medications for common conditions. Working alongside them are our GPs, who support most medical needs, and a Sexual Health Doctor, who provides specialist sexual health care. Our team also includes a Healthcare Assistant, who helps both staff and patients, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Our services.
We provide medical services for young people aged 10–24, including:
- Physical health
- Mental health and trauma support
- Sexual health and contraception
- Prescriptions
- Medical certificates
- Tests and specialist referrals
- Gender affirming care
No question is too small, and no concern is too big. We’re here to make sure every young person who comes through our doors gets the care and support they need.
For urgent medical needs that can’t wait.
Same-day medical care.
Our Acute Clinics run two days a week for urgent, same-day medical needs that can’t wait. These are short appointments, and you’ll need to call on the morning of the clinic to book (there are no walk-in appointments).
These clinics are held at our satellite site at the Christchurch Youth Hub.
Acute Clinic Times
- Wednesday: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- Friday: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Call 03 943 9298 on the day of the clinic to book.
🚗 Please note there is no onsite parking at the Youth Hub. Plan your travel ahead of time, as we can’t accommodate late arrivals due to parking issues.
What is the Acute Clinic for:
The Acute Clinic is for immediate medical needs that can’t wait, such as:
- STI checks
- Sudden illness or minor injury
- Emergency contraception
What the Acute Clinic is not for:
- Repeat prescriptions
- Ongoing or chronic health issues
- General follow-ups
- Work and Income (WINZ) medical certificates
If you’re unsure whether the Acute Clinic is right for you, give us a call and we can help guide you to the best option.
Te Puawaitanga Clinic – Eastgate Mall
We also run a drop-in medical clinic at Te Puawaitanga, located upstairs at Eastgate Mall, every Thursday from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. These are nurse-led appointments delivered by our Te Tahi Youth clinical team.
You don’t need to be a current client of Te Tahi Youth or Te Puawaitanga – just come along!