Helplines in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Are you the victim of bullying and harassment? Reach out to a Bay of Plenty, New Zealand hotline today.

If you’ve been bullied or belittled at home, school, work or online, you don’t have to suffer alone. There are 1 helplines in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand for people who’ve been victims of bullying. Bullying can be physical or psychological, direct or indirect, but whatever form it takes, it always hurts. Bullying can look like:

• You have had rumours spread about you, or frequently been blamed for things you didn’t do.
• You have been trolled, insulted or humiliated on social media.
• Others have openly left you out of friendship groups and activities in a shaming way.
• Someone has shared private, negative, false or harmful pictures, content or rumours about you.
• A popular or forceful person has told others not to be friends with you.
• One or more people have repeatedly sworn at, called names, taunted or physically harassed you.
• Someone has made repeated negative comments about your appearance, culture, family, lifestyle or behaviour.
• Others have victimised you through cyber-bullying on social media, gaming platforms and online forums.

Bullying takes many forms, but it always leaves victims feeling lonely, humiliated and weak. Remember, bullies try to boost their power at the expense of others. Bullying is selfish, and never deserved by the victim. Although you feel alone, there are people you can trust and turn to for support.

The victims of bullying are always innocent, and bullying is never deserved. Although you may feel trapped, alone or incapable, there are people in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand who care and can provide you support. Helpline volunteers and counselors will offer you a listening ear and will work through difficult emotions with you.