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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, 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 0800 277 997. 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. They also provide education on the effects and risks of addictive substances.…
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 0800 277 997. 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.
Website
Contact Details
Kensington Centre, Corner High and Queen Streets, Timaru
South Canterbury
Phone
0800 277 997
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 11:25AM on June 4, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by South Canterbury DHB - Alcohol & Other Drugs (A&OD).