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Welcome To
LEAN ON ME MENTORS
Supporting Auckland's youth to form positive relationships, to feel a sense of pride and belonging in our communities, living up to their full potential feeling loved and cared for.
We act with honesty, transparency, and consistency, building trust through every interaction with the young people and families we support.
Integrity
I.C.A.R.E
Our Values...
“Ross has been instrumental in helping my child navigate some of the challenges he faced in his young life. I have seen amazing growth in both home and school. Ross’s professional caring nature, ability to identify a problem, and find a lasting solution, make him an inspiration.”
We believe in working together with parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals to create a connected, holistic network of support around each young person.
Collaboration
We recognise that every young person’s journey is unique, so we tailor our mentoring approach to meet individual needs and encourage meaningful growth.
Adaptability
We value every person’s story and experiences, treating everyone with dignity, kindness, and genuine respect.
Respect
We listen with care and understanding, showing compassion in every moment to ensure each young person feels heard, valued, and supported.
Empathy
Maintain honesty, transparency & consistency.
Integrity
Our Values...
I.C.A.R.E
Treat all individuals with respect, regardless.
We act with honesty, transparency, and consistency, building trust through every interaction with the young people and families we support.
Integrity
We believe in working together with parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals to create a connected, holistic network of support around each young person.
Collaboration
We recognise that every young person’s journey is unique, so we tailor our mentoring approach to meet individual needs and encourage meaningful growth.
Adaptability
We value every person’s story and experiences, treating everyone with dignity, kindness, and genuine respect.
Respect
We listen with care and understanding, showing compassion in every moment to ensure each young person feels heard, valued, and supported.
Respect
Empathy
What We Do
Our Services
We provide personalised mentoring for young people who are neurodiverse or have complex needs, offering consistent support that builds confidence, independence, and connection.
Our mentoring approach is flexible and centred around each young person’s goals, strengths, and interests. We offer:
In-school Mentoring
Working closely with students, teachers, and school staff to provide practical support, encouragement, and guidance that helps young people engage positively in their learning environment.
Community Mentoring
Providing one-on-one mentoring in safe and familiar community settings to develop life skills, social confidence, and meaningful relationships beyond the classroom.
Through every interaction, we aim to create a safe, supportive space where young people feel understood, valued, and empowered to grow at their own pace.
Become a Youth Mentor
Think you've got what it takes to walk side by side with an awesome young person and help them love themselves and live to their full potential? Why not become a mentor!
Our Supporters
