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He Waka Tapu - Alcohol & Other Drug Services and Suicide Prevention
Mental Health & Addictions Service, Kaupapa Māori
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
He Waka Tapu provides support for Whānau and individuals in need of improving their "Te Whare Tapa Wha". Our programmes cater to Taha Wairua (Spiritual Health), Taha Tinana (Physical Health), Taha Hinengaro (Mental Well-Being) and Taha Whānau (Family Health).
See below for the Alcohol and Other Drug services and Suicide Prevention work He Waka Tapu provides. Check out the website for information on all other services including Anger Management and Health.
Programmes
Alcohol & Drug Services - Te Aratiatia
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Residential alcohol & other drug treatment, Face to face smoking cessation
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Accessing our service is a simple process.
A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161…
Description
Alcohol & Drug Services - Takahi te Taniwha
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Accessing our service is a simple process.
A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161…
Description
Takahi Te Taniwha (Nights) is an 8 session brief intervention programme including: Relapse Prevention, Te Whare Tapa Wha (Life Balance), AOD Education, Spirituality and Addiction, Connection vs Addiction, Harm Reduction,…
Alcohol & Drug Services - Motivational Enhancement
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
This programme is primarily for those with probation sentence conditions.
A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call…
Description
The Motivational Enhancement Programme provides brief alcohol and drug education whose intent is to evoke a degree of motivation to consider the possibility of addressing any alcohol & drug issues and…
Alcohol & Drug Services - Mauri Ora Experience
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Residential alcohol & other drug treatment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
For more detailed information regarding intake process and criteria please contact AOD Intake Coordinator Katrina Matete Katrina.Matete@hewakatapu.org.nz.
Referrals can also be made via Christchurch Central Service (CCS).
Description
Te Ha - Quit Smoking
- Programme Areas
Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Accessing our service is a simple process.
A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161…
Description
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation.
This service involves receiving one to one or group…
Kia Piki Te Ora - All Ages Māori Suicide Prevention
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
If you don't know what to do or where to access supports? Want to chat to a professional? We can arrange that too! Contact us now on 0800 HE WAKA…
Description
Our rangatahi and community are important to us and we want to work towards reducing the negative numbers in this space and provide tools and information that helps people strengthen…
Staff
Our skilled kaimahi (over 100+ staff) are kind and caring individuals with one goal which is to help people and to make our communities stronger.
With a mix of skills from clinicians, whānau support workers, nurses, personal trainers and more we have a huge range of resources at our fingertips.
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Please note we close at 3pm on Fridays.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (11 Nov).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 7 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan
Parking
Onsite parking available
Website
Contact Details
161 Pages Road, Wainoni, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 373 8150
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Fax
(03) 381 3207
Email
Website
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Free phone 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)
161 Pages Road
Wainoni
Christchurch
Canterbury 8061
Street Address
161 Pages Road
Wainoni
Christchurch
Canterbury 8061
Postal Address
PO Box 150 37
Aranui
Christchurch 8643
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This page was last updated at 11:27AM on August 25, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by He Waka Tapu - Alcohol & Other Drug Services and Suicide Prevention.