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AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services)
24a Church Street, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone (03) 688 9454
Mobile 027 365 6039
Email ampss101@gmail.com
Facebook: AMPSS TIMARU
Email: officeampss101@gmail.com
Street Address
24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
24a Church Street
Timaru
7910
Description
Our Mission Statement:
To support people with Addiction and/or Mental Health by providing a safe and empowering environment through peer support.
Hei tautoko i nga tangata whai hauora hinengaro me nga tapiritanga ranei ma te whakarato i tetahi taiao haumaru, whakamana hoki ma te tautoko hoa
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free community drop-in centre for all - inclusive of LGBTQIA
Hours
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|
Outreach available
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), South Canterbury Anniversary (23 Sep), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
AMPSS101 is peer-led by staff who are non-judgemental and share similar life experiences. What we offer:, Free services - all ethnicities welcome, The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space, Individual wellbeing/goal plans, One-on-one advocacy support, Support you with appointments/assessments, Holistic approach, Chat groups -understanding our diagnosis, recovery - learning to live substance free, AOD registered Counsellor, NA - every Wednesday 3.00pm-4.00pm, Outreach - we visit you
AMPSS101 is peer-led by staff who are non-judgemental and share similar life experiences. What we offer:, Free services - all ethnicities welcome, The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space, Individual wellbeing/goal plans, One-on-one advocacy support, Support you with appointments/assessments, Holistic approach, Chat groups -understanding our diagnosis, recovery - learning to live substance free, AOD registered Counsellor, NA - every Wednesday 3.00pm-4.00pm, Outreach - we visit you
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Training - mental health
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, Corrections
Referral Process
- Self-referral hugely encouraged, just call into the centre.
Family, whānau, friends, GP, Department of Corrections, Lawyers, Government Departments
Anyone can refer.
Description
- AMPSS101 is peer-led by staff who are non-judgemental and share similar life experiences.
What we offer: - Free services - all ethnicities welcome
- The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space
- Individual wellbeing/goal plans
- One-on-one advocacy support
- Support you with appointments/assessments
- Holistic approach
- Chat groups -understanding our diagnosis, recovery - learning to live substance free
- AOD registered Counsellor
- NA - every Wednesday 3.00pm-4.00pm
- Outreach - we visit you
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone
Travel Directions
CBD - Timaru, 24A Church Street, Timaru. Opposite the Timaru Public Library
Public Transport
Community Bus Route - stops directly outside the centre.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/ampss-101-addictions-mental-health-peer-support/