Arahi Whanau - Dual Diagnosis

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

South Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Criteria for eligibility:

• must be over 17 years of age
• a resident of the Counties Manukau Health (CMH) region
• currently receiving clinical treatment from a South Auckland mental health or alcohol and other drug service
• must complete a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment with a dual diagnosis worker
• all cultures welcome.

Referrals may be accepted from:

• any community alcohol and drug service
• any community mental health service
• general practitioner (GP, doctor)
• whānau
• self referral.

Description

This community-based recovery-focused service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, therapy and support for people who experience problems relating to both their mental health and addictions (alcohol or other drugs).

Raukura Hauora O Tainui offers a dual diagnosis service, Arahi Whānau - Dual Diagnosis, a non-clinical service that provides support to those experiencing the trauma of mental illness, combined with the effects of excessive alcohol and other drug use.

This service provides support, advocacy, transport assistance and regular face-to-face contact.

Agencies we work with to help you and your whānau include:

• Accommodation providers including Housing New Zealand
• Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ)
• community social worker providers
• the Police and Justice system
• Child Youth and Family services
• voluntary groups
• probation
• Youth Line.

Call us on (09) 263 8040 or view the Arahi Whānau - Dual Diagnosis Service section of our website.