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MidCentral DHB - Alcohol and Other Drug Service
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Services are committed to working in partnership with people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Referrals come through Palmerston North Hospital with services also provided in Horowhenua and Dannevirke.
Programmes
Alcohol and Other Drug Services
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD), Helpline / self-help - gambling, Helpline / self-help - smoking cessation, Peer support (AOD), Social detox, Hospital (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Residential alcohol & other drug treatment, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Maternal alcohol & drug addiction, Respite
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals are welcome and you can contact Alcohol and Other Drug Services directly or referrals can be made through a number of sources including:
- Services within the hospital and other specialist mental health services
- General Practitioners
- New Zealand Transport Agency
- Justice and other community agencies
We have offices in Dannevirke & Levin.
- Referral Form (PDF, 409.9 KB)
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Description
This service provides assessment, treatment, counselling and referral to residential and day treatment services, when necessary. We also provide:
- Methadone Maintenance Treatment (OST)
- Withdrawal Management
- Groups
Treatment and groups can focus on:
- Abstinence from alcohol/drugs
- Reduction of alcohol & drugs
- Harm reduction
- Safer controlled use of alcohol/drugs
- Relapse prevention
Alcohol and Other Drug Services are provided for people over 18 years of age:
- With alcohol and/or other drug problems/dependence
- With co-existing mental health and alcohol and/or other drug disorders
- At risk of relapse
Staff
Clinical Manager - Toni-ann Devonshire
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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After hours, call 0800 653 357
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (23 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Public Transport
Palmerston North Hospital is on the main bus route.
Parking
Parking is available onsite at Palmerston North Hospital: 40 minutes free, $2.00 per hour thereafter.
Website
Contact Details
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 350 9130
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 653 357
Nikau House
Community Health Village
Gate 13, Ruahine Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Street Address
Nikau House
Community Health Village
Gate 13, Ruahine Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Postal Address
50 Ruahine Street
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North 4442
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This page was last updated at 9:41AM on February 10, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by MidCentral DHB - Alcohol and Other Drug Service.