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Bay of Plenty DHB Addiction Services
Public Service, Mental Health, Mental Health & Addictions
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Alcohol and drug use can become problematic and can cause legal problems, social problems, harm to you and to your relationships.
If you or a loved one are experiencing problems related to your use of alcohol or drugs, the Bay of Plenty Addiction Service may be able to support you.
Programmes
Addiction Services
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Social detox, Community (medical detox), Hospital (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Bay of Plenty
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
If you are experiencing problems from your use of alcohol or drugs and want to see the Addictions Service, call 0800 800 508 (Tauranga) or 0800 77 4545 (Whakatāne).
When you call, you will talk to a member of our team who will check that the Bay of Plenty Addictions Service is the right service for you, and will recommend other treatment services if these would meet your needs better.
You can also be referred to the Bay of Plenty Addiction Service by a health professional like your GP, another hospital service or from other organisations in the community.
This service is for adults only. If a child or teenager needs support for alcohol and/or drug misuse, contact Sorted on 0800 486 947 (Tauranga) or Voyagers (07) 306 0470 (Whakatāne).
Description
The Addictions Service has a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, peer support workers, nurses and addiction clinicians who can all help you in your recovery from alcohol and/or drug misuse.
What to expect
You might see the Addictions Service at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital clinics or at one of our outreach clinics.
Our service provides:
- Alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment using a harm reduction approach
- Substance withdrawal treatment
- Referral to psychiatry and /or psychology where this is indicated
- Opioid Substitution Treatment
- Peer support
- Referral to residential rehabilitation and other addiction services
- Assessments for the Substance Misuse (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act
Charges
Government funding of health and disability services means that eligible people may receive free inpatient and outpatient public hospital services, subsidies on prescription items and a range of support services for people with disabilities in the community.
Check to see if you are eligible for publicly funded health and disability services here.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For crisis assistance outside of these hours, please contact the Acute Care Team - Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Service on 0800 800 508 (Tauranga) or 0800 774 545 (Whakatāne).
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Treatments
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Website
Contact Details
Tauranga Hospital
Bay of Plenty
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 579 8391
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Fax
(07) 571 8095
Website
52 Commerce Street, Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 306 0154
Website
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This page was last updated at 12:14PM on February 10, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Bay of Plenty DHB Addiction Services.