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Rata Alcohol and Other Drugs Service | West Coast | Te Whatu Ora
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Formerly West Coast DHB - Rata Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
Provides support for those suffering from use of alcohol or other drugs.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For urgent assistance outside these hours, contact the West Coast Central Crisis Response team on 0800 757 678.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the West Coast District Health Board’s specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, Pact, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the West Coast District Health Board’s specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, Pact, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Description
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the West Coast District Health Board’s specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, Pact, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency.
Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Please contact us to check capacity. The OST programme is currently not open to transfers or new referrals due to being oversubscribed.
Description
Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Document Downloads
- Rata Brochure (PUB, 357 KB)
Public Transport
St John runs two rural shuttle services from Monday - Friday. St John do not charge a fee for this services, however they do accept donations to help cover costs.
For more information on transport, parking, maps and directions:
- Click here for Grey Base Hospital
- Click here for Buller Health
Parking
Parking is FREE at Grey Base Hospital and Buller Health.
Website
Contact Details
Te Nikau Grey Hospital
West Coast
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 769 7805 / 0800 006 225
Email
Website
Manaakitanga Mental Health and Addiction Services, 71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth
West Coast 7840
Street Address
Manaakitanga Mental Health and Addiction Services, 71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth
West Coast 7840
Postal Address
Te Nikau Grey Hospital
PO Box 387
Greymouth 7840
Buller Health Hospital
West Coast
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 788 9234 / 0800 006 225
Email
Website
Hokitika Health Centre, 59 Sewell Street, Hokitika
West Coast
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 756 9700 / 0800 006 225
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 9:20AM on December 19, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Rata Alcohol and Other Drugs Service | West Coast | Te Whatu Ora.