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57 Robert Street, Whangārei

3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland

10 East Street, Auckland

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

12 Osterley Way, Manukau, Auckland

16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE & MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES

ADIO follows a Harm Reduction Philosophy. This means that we seek to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use and related behaviours, while neither condemning nor condoning drug use.

Staff

We are a peer-based organisation with peer workers who have lived experience of injecting drug use. All our staff are non-judgemental and here to help. We neither condemn nor condone the use of drugs and respect where you are on your journey.

Our needle exchange service is completely confidential and anonymous.

Our Hep C service is completely confidential and covered by the Health and Disability Code.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access

Anyone who injects drugs who is aged over 16 years old can access our service

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

NEEDLE EXCHANGE SERVICE:
All injecting equipment is free to people who inject drugs. Condoms are provided free.

We encourage you to bring in your used syringes and needles for safe disposal.

We also sell some supplies such a AA bottles and Hirudoid cream. Our retail prices of equipment are based on our not-for-profit status and being a public health service.

The Hep C service is completely free to access, and we provide vouchers to encourage clients to get tested.

Hours

57 Robert Street, Whangārei

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland

Mon – Wed 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thu – Fri 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. 

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

10 East Street, Auckland

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat – Sun 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.

12 Osterley Way, Manukau, Auckland

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. 

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 28 Dec. Closed 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 4 Jan. Closed 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Programmes

Free Hep C Testing and referrals to health care professionals

Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues. Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice Safe disposal of used injecting equipment Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services. We also have an electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton OPEN ALL HOURS Vending machines are also at our needle exchanges in Hamilton, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

MidCentral, South Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Waikato, Central Auckland, Northland, Taranaki

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

In the Northern Region, anyone who requires further details or clarification can contact ADIO on (09) 356 7373 or call your local needle exchange.

Our Hep C Clinic at 10 East Street, Newton is free and welcomes walk-ins, no appointment necessary. We do finger prick testing Mon to Fri from 10.00am - 5.00pm and occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Woolworths voucher.  No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and  can also test you if you are antibody positive with a further finger prick test (instead of going to a lab for a blood test). We also refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise treatment if required.  

We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and our peer workers support our clients throughout the course of treatment.

Address: 10 East Street, Auckland

ADIO South, ADIO Wellsford and NINE (Whangārei) : we refer clients to the local Pharmacy where they can get a $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.

Our peer works at our four needle exchanges in the Midland Region. Also offers point-of-care finger prick testing and refers anyone needing further tests or treatment to local nurses.

Description

Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues.

  • Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice
  • Safe disposal of used injecting equipment
  • Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services.
  • We also have an electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton OPEN ALL HOURS
  • Vending machines are also at our needle exchanges in Hamilton, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua

Parking

Parking is available at 10 East Street in the driveway for clients.

Website

Contact Details

10 East Street, Auckland

Central Auckland

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

Lakes

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Taranaki

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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This page was last updated at 11:06AM on August 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach.