Helper or Model Function?

So here's my scenario. On a particular page, I want to display a link.
However, I only want to display this link if a particular record
exists in the database.

Firstly, do helpers have access to DB/Model info?

If so, should I make a helper to check if the records exists in the
DB?

Whats the best way to do this?

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