Early Intervention Alcohol & Other Drug Service

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

We cannot accept self-referrals.

Referrals must come via a GP, Medical Specialist, Family, School Guidance Counsellor, Police Youth Aid, Schools & Education Services, DHB clinical services, Corrections/Probation, Oranga Tamariki, Community Groups. 

If the Child/Youth Person/Young Adult meets the criteria below, please contact the Mental Health and Addictions Team on 07 577 4911 to discuss and request a referral form.

Description

We offer a community and school based AOD service for youth aged between 12 – 24 years, and use a holistic approach in finding out what issues may be causing the young person to use drugs and/or alcohol.

We work 1:1 with young people, where they feel more comfortable and support is tailored to their needs. The service is led by the young person, where they are able to set their own goals regarding their use (harm reduction, change, abstinence).

We expect the child/adolescent's GP to be informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver, even if they did not make the original referral.

We do not accept any urgent or high risk referrals to the Te Manu Toroa Team. These need to be directed to the Crisis Team 0800 800 508.