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Taranaki DHB - Alcohol and Drug Service
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Description
The Alcohol and Drug Service Team are health professionals employed by Taranaki District Health Board to work in the area of alcohol, drug and other addictions.
We work with individuals, families and groups who have been affected by drug and alcohol use.
The Alcohol and Drug Service Team can assist you to identify areas in your life that have been affected by the use of alcohol or drugs. They can assist you to make and maintain any changes you may make. This includes support, education, counselling, a detoxification service and rehabilitation programmes if required.
Programmes
Alcohol and Other Drug Support
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can refer yourself to the services in New Plymouth, or any of our regional clinics in Hawera, Opunake, Waitara or Stratford.
Referrals can also be made by GPs, probation…
MoreDescription
The Alcohol and Drug Team can assist with:
- Assessments: Assist clients to identify the extent that drugs and alcohol have affected their lives
- Treatment: Assist clients to change or stop…
Opioid Substitution Treatment
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can refer yourself to the services in New Plymouth, or any of our regional clinics in Hawera, Opunake, Waitara or Stratford. Referrals can also be made to the services…
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Drug users with opiate dependency may be assisted through Opioid Substitution Treatment.
Support Groups
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whanau support (AOD)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can refer yourself to the services in New Plymouth, or any of our regional clinics in Hawera, Opunake, Waitara or Stratford. Referrals can also be made to the services…
MoreDescription
The Alcohol and Drug Team provides support groups for individuals facing alcohol and drug issues.
Managed Withdrawal
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Hospital (medical detox)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can refer yourself to the services in New Plymouth, or any of our regional clinics in Hawera, Opunake, Waitara or Stratford. Referrals can also be made to the services…
MoreDescription
The Alcohol and Drug Team provide managed withdrawal services with medical support. This can be provided as an inpatient service at Taranaki Base or Hawera Hospital, or may be better…
MoreHours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For crisis assistance outside these hours, please call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Fees
No fees apply
Website
Contact Details
Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki
Phone
(06) 753 7838
Fax
(06) 758 7875
Website
23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Street Address
23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Postal Address
23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310
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This page was last updated at 10:08AM on October 3, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki DHB - Alcohol and Drug Service.