Addiction Services | Canterbury

Addiction Service

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

The community alcohol and drug service at Hillmorton Hospital includes the community alcohol and drug service and the Christchurch opioid recovery service.

Staff

The team consists of consultant psychiatrists, medical officers, AOD clinicians, registered social workers and nurses. All staff have a background in both mental health and addictions.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Our last appointments for the day are scheduled to finish at 1630 after which our doors automatically lock. Please ring ahead and let us know if you need to come to the service between 1630 and 1700 as we will need to let you in.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

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Community alcohol and drug service

The community alcohol and drug service is for people with mental health conditions who also need assistance with moderate to severe alcohol or other drug dependence. We provide: Assessments Individual outpatient treatment Group outpatient treatment

Programme Areas: Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support
Programme Type: Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction)
Regions: Canterbury
Age Groups: Adult / Pakeke
Referral Types: GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

To access alcohol and other drug treatment services in Waitaha Canterbury, you can:

Make an appointment with your healthcare provider
Self-refer by contacting the Christchurch Central Service on (03) 338 4437 or 0800 384 437

Description

The community alcohol and drug service is for people with mental health conditions who also need assistance with moderate to severe alcohol or other drug dependence. We provide:

Assessments
Individual outpatient treatment
Group outpatient treatment

Christchurch Opioid Recovery Service

The Christchurch Opioid Recovery Service provides case management and opioid maintenance treatment in the community.

Programme Areas: Alcohol or drug addiction, Detox and rehabilitation, Family / whānau support
Programme Type: Family / whānau support (addiction), Opioid substitution treatment
Regions: Canterbury
Age Groups: Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

To access alcohol and other drug treatment services in Waitaha Canterbury, you can:

Make an appointment with your healthcare provider
Self-refer by contacting the Christchurch Central Service on (03) 338 4437 or 0800 384 437

Description

The Christchurch Opioid Recovery Service provides case management and opioid maintenance treatment in the community.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Document Downloads

Hillmorton Hospital site map (PDF, 655.7 KB)

Public Transport

There are two bus routes that stop near Hillmorton Hospital. The 7 bus stops on Lincoln Road and the 140 stops on Birmingham Drive. Both are a 10-15 minute walk from the hospital.