Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist Services | Te Puna Hononga - Waipiro me ērā atu taukino

Programme Areas

Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Maternal alcohol & drug addiction, Respite

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

The service is specifically designed for Māori but not exclusive to. Individuals and whānau harmed by alcohol and/or drug use are eligible for comprehensive community or outpatient based assessment and treatment services.

Referral from primary health care, inpatient, community mental health teams, alcohol and other drug services or self-referral.

Description

This service provides a community or outpatient based assessment and treatment service. This Service includes, but is not limited to:

• Screening and brief intervention
• Specialist comprehensive assessment
• Drug and alcohol treatment, therapy, support and case management (both individual, group and inclusive of whānau)
• Integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health
• Ongoing monitoring of symptoms and regular review of progress and treatment
• Development of cultural links
• Working with whānau and offering support and other interventions
• Liaison and consultation services to other providers of health services including mental health services and other agencies in contact with people with current or potential substance use problems
• Community development services
• Referral to other services or agencies where appropriate
• Support to enhance recovery and reduce the risk of relapse for example this may include facilitating engagement with a support group

Each Service user will be offered interventions that are appropriate according to assessed need in terms of their drug and alcohol use, related problems and readiness for change.