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South Canterbury DHB - Alcohol & Other Drugs (A&OD)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Programmes
Alcohol & Other Drugs
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Social detox, Community (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals can self-refer by calling 022 000 7628. Alternatively, referrals can come via GP or other local mental health or community organisations. Referrals are also received from the Probation Service…
Description
The team of addiction specialists provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for those experiencing a moderate to severe addiction and/or mental health problems. They also provide education on the effects and…
Timaru Opioid Substitution Treatment Programme
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals can self-refer by calling 022 000 7628. Alternatively, referrals can come via GP or other local mental health or community organisation.
Description
The Timaru Opioid Substitution Treatment Programme provides methadone or alternatively suboxone as treatments for people with an opiate addiction. Ongoing care includes psychiatric assessment, medical assessment from a GP, case…
Co-Existing Problems Programme
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals can self-refer by calling 0800 277 997. Alternatively, referrals can come via GP or other local mental health or community organisation.
Description
In accordance with the nationwide focus on the Co-Existing Problems Programme, everyone seen by the A&OD service is also assessed for any potential mental health issues alongside their addictions. This…
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Crisis assistance is provided outside these hours by the South Canterbury DHB - Triage, Assessment, Crisis & Treatment Team (TACT). Call 0800 277 997.
Youth Addiction Services run 8:30 - 1900 hours Monday to Thursday
Website
Contact Details
Kensington Centre, Corner High and Queen Streets, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
022 000 7628
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Fax
(03) 687 2177
Website
Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru
Street Address
Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru
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This page was last updated at 1:23PM on March 11, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by South Canterbury DHB - Alcohol & Other Drugs (A&OD).