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Odyssey House Christchurch
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Odyssey House Trust Christchurch provides therapeutic support and education to clients with drug and alcohol addictions. Our mission is to reduce the harm to the individual, family and community by reducing the long term effects of addictions.
Odyssey House Trust Christchurch is a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
This is a Canterbury DHB funded service.
No fees apply.
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
Albanian, English
Programmes
This service provides drug-free residential treatment for males aged 17 and over who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and or other drug use. The programmes are based on the therapeutic community concept of mutual self help. A small number of national referrals are accepted for clients who have a methamphetamine dependence. Read more about the service here.
This service provides drug-free residential treatment for males aged 17 and over who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and or other drug use. The programmes are based on the therapeutic community concept of mutual self help. A small number of national referrals are accepted for clients who have a methamphetamine dependence. Read more about the service here.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Residential alcohol & other drug treatment
- Regions
Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Referral Process
All referrals must come via an Alcohol & Other Drugs assessment completed by an agency approved by the Ministry of Health prior to entry into the Odyssey House Christchurch Programme.
In Canterbury the referral agencies are:
- C.A.D.S
- Salvation Army
- City Mission
- Youth Speciality Services
- Pacific Island Trust
Description
This service provides drug-free residential treatment for males aged 17 and over who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and or other drug use. The programmes are based on the therapeutic community concept of mutual self help.
A small number of national referrals are accepted for clients who have a methamphetamine dependence.
Read more about the service here.
The Residential Programme is a residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 14-18 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems. A small number of national referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Social Development for youth with alcohol or other drug dependence. Read more about this service here.
The Residential Programme is a residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 14-18 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems. A small number of national referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Social Development for youth with alcohol or other drug dependence. Read more about this service here.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Residential alcohol & other drug treatment
- Regions
Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
Referral Process
All referrals must come via an Alcohol & Other Drugs assessment completed by an agency approved by the Ministry of Health prior to entry into the Odyssey House Christchurch Programme.
In Canterbury the referral agencies are:
- C.A.D.S
- Salvation Army
- City Mission
- Youth Speciality Services
- Pacific Island Trust
Description
The Residential Programme is a residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 14-18 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems.
A small number of national referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Social Development for youth with alcohol or other drug dependence.
Read more about this service here.
The Day Programme is a non-residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 12-19 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems. The programme includes: Individual & Group Work Family/Whānau Group Educational/ Vocational Assessment Recreational Activities Life Skills Development Medical and Psychiatric Assessment Legal Assistance Read more about this service here.
The Day Programme is a non-residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 12-19 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems. The programme includes: Individual & Group Work Family/Whānau Group Educational/ Vocational Assessment Recreational Activities Life Skills Development Medical and Psychiatric Assessment Legal Assistance Read more about this service here.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
Referral Process
All referrals must come via an Alcohol & Other Drugs assessment completed by an agency approved by the Ministry of Health prior to entry into the Odyssey House Christchurch Programme.
In Canterbury the referral agencies are:
- C.A.D.S
- Salvation Army
- City Mission
- Youth Speciality Services
- Pacific Island Trust
Description
The Day Programme is a non-residential integrated treatment programme for young people aged 12-19 years who are experiencing serious difficulties with substance misuse and other associated problems.
The programme includes:
- Individual & Group Work
- Family/Whānau Group
- Educational/ Vocational Assessment
- Recreational Activities
- Life Skills Development
- Medical and Psychiatric Assessment
- Legal Assistance
Read more about this service here.
ADAS works primarily with corrections clients who are suffering from Alcohol and other Drug issues. ADAS provides comprehensive Alcohol & other Drug assessments for those in prison and in the community. ADAS offer case management, treatment, as well as referrals to other agencies as needed. ADAS are keen to be a source of information and advice for clients and whānau/families as needed. ADAS, in partnership with other AOD agencies, also offer triage and liaison with Justice agencies as well as providing a Motivational & Educational Group for Community Probation clients. Read more about this service here. Driving Change Programme Driving change is an Impaired Driving programme, specifically for those with 2 or more Excess Breath Alcohol charges or convictions. Referrals are accepted from all avenues, including self-referrals. Read more about this service here.
ADAS works primarily with corrections clients who are suffering from Alcohol and other Drug issues. ADAS provides comprehensive Alcohol & other Drug assessments for those in prison and in the community. ADAS offer case management, treatment, as well as referrals to other agencies as needed. ADAS are keen to be a source of information and advice for clients and whānau/families as needed. ADAS, in partnership with other AOD agencies, also offer triage and liaison with Justice agencies as well as providing a Motivational & Educational Group for Community Probation clients. Read more about this service here. Driving Change Programme Driving change is an Impaired Driving programme, specifically for those with 2 or more Excess Breath Alcohol charges or convictions. Referrals are accepted from all avenues, including self-referrals. Read more about this service here.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals are via different pathways; so please phone 021 718 046 to discuss this further, or email ADAS on .
Description
ADAS works primarily with corrections clients who are suffering from Alcohol and other Drug issues.
ADAS provides comprehensive Alcohol & other Drug assessments for those in prison and in the community. ADAS offer case management, treatment, as well as referrals to other agencies as needed. ADAS are keen to be a source of information and advice for clients and whānau/families as needed. ADAS, in partnership with other AOD agencies, also offer triage and liaison with Justice agencies as well as providing a Motivational & Educational Group for Community Probation clients.
Read more about this service here.
Driving Change Programme
Driving change is an Impaired Driving programme, specifically for those with 2 or more Excess Breath Alcohol charges or convictions. Referrals are accepted from all avenues, including self-referrals.
Read more about this service here.
This is a programme designed to enhance the quality of life for people aged 65 years and over, who are concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescribed medication and co-existing mental health and medical problems. Read more about this service here.
This is a programme designed to enhance the quality of life for people aged 65 years and over, who are concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescribed medication and co-existing mental health and medical problems. Read more about this service here.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Process
Referrals to this service must come via Christchurch Central Service (CCS) – Tuhaūora Alcohol And Other Drug Co-ordination, phone (03) 338 4437.
Description
This is a programme designed to enhance the quality of life for people aged 65 years and over, who are concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescribed medication and co-existing mental health and medical problems.
Read more about this service here.
MHT is a phone-based, nationwide counselling service available for anyone who is experiencing a problem related to methamphetamine. This includes those that use and those who have concerns regarding someone else’s use. Service users are assigned their own Counsellor and can be supported at any stage of their journey. We have the ability to offer some face to face appointments in Christchurch. Read more about the service here.
MHT is a phone-based, nationwide counselling service available for anyone who is experiencing a problem related to methamphetamine. This includes those that use and those who have concerns regarding someone else’s use. Service users are assigned their own Counsellor and can be supported at any stage of their journey. We have the ability to offer some face to face appointments in Christchurch. Read more about the service here.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD)
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Call 0800 6384 4357 (0800 METH HELP).
Description
MHT is a phone-based, nationwide counselling service available for anyone who is experiencing a problem related to methamphetamine. This includes those that use and those who have concerns regarding someone else’s use. Service users are assigned their own Counsellor and can be supported at any stage of their journey.
We have the ability to offer some face to face appointments in Christchurch.
Read more about the service here.
The Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Motivation and Education Group provides alcohol and other drug motivation and education groups to youth in Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Facility. It has a 10 week repeating cycle. Phone on 021 222 1160
The Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Motivation and Education Group provides alcohol and other drug motivation and education groups to youth in Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Facility. It has a 10 week repeating cycle. Phone on 021 222 1160
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Corrections
Referral Process
This service is only available to current residents of Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Facility.
Description
The Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Motivation and Education Group provides alcohol and other drug motivation and education groups to youth in Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Facility. It has a 10 week repeating cycle.
Phone on 021 222 1160
Programme delivery commenced July 2 2018. Referrals will be placed on a wait list. What we do Hapori Ora is a collaboration between Odyssey House Christchurch and Christchurch City Mission. It is an intensive group-based alcohol and other drug treatment programme delivered by a supportive team of experienced professionals and peer support workers. The programme consists of 32 group sessions offering holistic support around alcohol and other drug treatment needs. Groups about health and wellbeing, mood management, communication skills, healthy relationships, SMART recovery and outdoor therapy will form part of the programme content. What our service offers: • Group work • Day, evening and Saturday groups • Cultural awareness • Individual pre and post treatment planning sessions • Peer support • Whānau support
Programme delivery commenced July 2 2018. Referrals will be placed on a wait list. What we do Hapori Ora is a collaboration between Odyssey House Christchurch and Christchurch City Mission. It is an intensive group-based alcohol and other drug treatment programme delivered by a supportive team of experienced professionals and peer support workers. The programme consists of 32 group sessions offering holistic support around alcohol and other drug treatment needs. Groups about health and wellbeing, mood management, communication skills, healthy relationships, SMART recovery and outdoor therapy will form part of the programme content. What our service offers: • Group work • Day, evening and Saturday groups • Cultural awareness • Individual pre and post treatment planning sessions • Peer support • Whānau support
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals to this service must come via Christchurch Central Service (CCS) – Tuhaūora Alcohol And Other Drug Co-ordination, phone (03) 338 4437.
CCS accepts self-referrals, referrals from GPs and other community agencies via post, fax, and email.
The primary initial process normally is done via phone although a face to face appointment can be arranged.
Contact
Level 1 55-59 Ferry Road
Christchurch Central 8011
Phone: (03) 338 4437
Fax: (03) 338 7427
Email:
Description
Programme delivery commenced July 2 2018. Referrals will be placed on a wait list.
What we do
Hapori Ora is a collaboration between Odyssey House Christchurch and Christchurch City Mission. It is an intensive group-based alcohol and other drug treatment programme delivered by a supportive team of experienced professionals and peer support workers.
The programme consists of 32 group sessions offering holistic support around alcohol and other drug treatment needs. Groups about health and wellbeing, mood management, communication skills, healthy relationships, SMART recovery and outdoor therapy will form part of the programme content.
What our service offers:
• Group work
• Day, evening and Saturday groups
• Cultural awareness
• Individual pre and post treatment planning sessions
• Peer support
• Whānau support
The Drug Treatment Programme at Christchurch Men’s Prison is funded by the Department of a Corrections. It is a 6 month alcohol and drug treatment programme, based on a modified therapeutic community programme, which fits within the prison environment. The primary goal is to foster personal growth. This is accomplished by changing an individual’s lifestyle through a community of concerned people working together to help themselves and each other. Residents receive extensive assessment, individual and group therapy as well as education and structured activities. Individuals who graduate the Drug Treatment Programme can elect to work with a member of the Aftercare team for up to a year after graduation. Aftercare support is delivered both within the prison, if a client remains in prison after graduation, and within the community. It consists of group and individual therapy. Aftercare workers help to build a network of support around an individual and can also work with whānau or family members, employers, Community Probation Officers and others who the client identifies as a significant support in maintaining change.
The Drug Treatment Programme at Christchurch Men’s Prison is funded by the Department of a Corrections. It is a 6 month alcohol and drug treatment programme, based on a modified therapeutic community programme, which fits within the prison environment. The primary goal is to foster personal growth. This is accomplished by changing an individual’s lifestyle through a community of concerned people working together to help themselves and each other. Residents receive extensive assessment, individual and group therapy as well as education and structured activities. Individuals who graduate the Drug Treatment Programme can elect to work with a member of the Aftercare team for up to a year after graduation. Aftercare support is delivered both within the prison, if a client remains in prison after graduation, and within the community. It consists of group and individual therapy. Aftercare workers help to build a network of support around an individual and can also work with whānau or family members, employers, Community Probation Officers and others who the client identifies as a significant support in maintaining change.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Residential alcohol & other drug treatment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Referral Process
This service is only available via the prison case management system.
Description
The Drug Treatment Programme at Christchurch Men’s Prison is funded by the Department of a Corrections. It is a 6 month alcohol and drug treatment programme, based on a modified therapeutic community programme, which fits within the prison environment.
The primary goal is to foster personal growth. This is accomplished by changing an individual’s lifestyle through a community of concerned people working together to help themselves and each other. Residents receive extensive assessment, individual and group therapy as well as education and structured activities.
Individuals who graduate the Drug Treatment Programme can elect to work with a member of the Aftercare team for up to a year after graduation. Aftercare support is delivered both within the prison, if a client remains in prison after graduation, and within the community. It consists of group and individual therapy.
Aftercare workers help to build a network of support around an individual and can also work with whānau or family members, employers, Community Probation Officers and others who the client identifies as a significant support in maintaining change.
What we do A coordination and resource centre for alcohol and drug issues. A key role of this service is to facilitate access to the Canterbury AOD treatment services. The service provides screening and assessment to help link the person win with the appropriate AOD service. This includes access to Residential services, Day Programmes, Individual Counselling and Group Work. The service has social workers, AOD counsellors, nurses, peer support workers and psychologist on the team. What’s New Tūhauora's collaboration of NGOs, Community and Specialist Services has exceeded expectations and has seen a 25 percent increase in referrals in the eighteen-months since its inception, resulting in the formal opening of new expanded premises in April 2018. Read more here
What we do A coordination and resource centre for alcohol and drug issues. A key role of this service is to facilitate access to the Canterbury AOD treatment services. The service provides screening and assessment to help link the person win with the appropriate AOD service. This includes access to Residential services, Day Programmes, Individual Counselling and Group Work. The service has social workers, AOD counsellors, nurses, peer support workers and psychologist on the team. What’s New Tūhauora's collaboration of NGOs, Community and Specialist Services has exceeded expectations and has seen a 25 percent increase in referrals in the eighteen-months since its inception, resulting in the formal opening of new expanded premises in April 2018. Read more here
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
CCS accepts self-referrals, referrals from GPs and other community agencies via post, fax, and email.
The primary initial process normally is done via phone although a face to face appointment can be arranged.
Contact
Level 1 55-59 Ferry Road
Christchurch Central 8011
Phone: (03) 338 4437
Fax: (03) 338 7427
Email:
Description
What we do
A coordination and resource centre for alcohol and drug issues. A key role of this service is to facilitate access to the Canterbury AOD treatment services. The service provides screening and assessment to help link the person win with the appropriate AOD service.
This includes access to Residential services, Day Programmes, Individual Counselling and Group Work. The service has social workers, AOD counsellors, nurses, peer support workers and psychologist on the team.
What’s New
Tūhauora's collaboration of NGOs, Community and Specialist Services has exceeded expectations and has seen a 25 percent increase in referrals in the eighteen-months since its inception, resulting in the formal opening of new expanded premises in April 2018.
Take Charge is a service in Christchurch that engages with young preople aged 18-24 years that have mild to moderate mental health issues and are looking for work or study. We help empower them to take their next step and to facilitate the steps along the way. We work alongside them and give them the skills needed to climb the ladder of whatever they want to achieve, be it study or finding work. We offer 12 months support to find work or study and then up to 12 months support to maintain this.
Take Charge is a service in Christchurch that engages with young preople aged 18-24 years that have mild to moderate mental health issues and are looking for work or study. We help empower them to take their next step and to facilitate the steps along the way. We work alongside them and give them the skills needed to climb the ladder of whatever they want to achieve, be it study or finding work. We offer 12 months support to find work or study and then up to 12 months support to maintain this.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Supported employment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Referral via WINZ or can be self referral or other referral. If a non WINZ referral we will work to link WINZ into the referral.
See the website www.odysseychch.org.nz/takecharge
Description
Take Charge is a service in Christchurch that engages with young preople aged 18-24 years that have mild to moderate mental health issues and are looking for work or study. We help empower them to take their next step and to facilitate the steps along the way. We work alongside them and give them the skills needed to climb the ladder of whatever they want to achieve, be it study or finding work.
We offer 12 months support to find work or study and then up to 12 months support to maintain this.
This service provides an 8 week intensive alcohol and drug treatment programme in Christchurch Women's prison. The primary goal is to encourage women to look at their AOD use and grow connections. It provides aftercare post the programme both in the prison and back out in the community.
This service provides an 8 week intensive alcohol and drug treatment programme in Christchurch Women's prison. The primary goal is to encourage women to look at their AOD use and grow connections. It provides aftercare post the programme both in the prison and back out in the community.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Residential alcohol & other drug treatment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Corrections
Referral Process
Based in Christchurch Women's prison. Referrals are via Corrections case management.
Description
This service provides an 8 week intensive alcohol and drug treatment programme in Christchurch Women's prison.
The primary goal is to encourage women to look at their AOD use and grow connections.
It provides aftercare post the programme both in the prison and back out in the community.
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people 13-24 who are seeking support for wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group therapy, education and other activities. This is a colloborative service with Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, 298 Youth Health Centre, Christchurch City Mission, Waipuna and Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug, working collectively to deliver the services.
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people 13-24 who are seeking support for wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group therapy, education and other activities. This is a colloborative service with Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, 298 Youth Health Centre, Christchurch City Mission, Waipuna and Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug, working collectively to deliver the services.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - mental health
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referral is self or from another service. Please see our website www.manukarere.org.nz
Description
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people 13-24 who are seeking support for wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group therapy, education and other activities. This is a colloborative service with Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, 298 Youth Health Centre, Christchurch City Mission, Waipuna and Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug, working collectively to deliver the services.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
98 -100 Greers Road, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 358 2690
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Fax
(03) 358 2907
Website
98 Greers Road
Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053
Street Address
98 Greers Road
Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053
Postal Address
Odyssey House Trust
PO Box 34009
Christchurch 8440
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