Adventure Development Counselling Programme (ADC) - Alcohol and Drug or Co-existing Addictions

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

Regions

Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, South Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Eligible service users include:

1. young people with alcohol and or other drug problems
2. young people experimenting with AOD, with heightened risk of developing an alcohol and/or other drug disorders

Description

ADC is a longer term program that can offer support to young people wanting more intensive support with alcohol or drug issues. It is only internally referred - please speak to an ADL staff member if this interests you or you want to know more.

ADC has a focus in using activity and outdoor experiences to help develop new skills to better manage difficult times. Young people on ADC will attend counselling sessions, day activities and may be offered a 4-9 day journey. We also offer a marae-based Journey.