Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Social detox, Community (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Description

The Mental Health & Addictions Alcohol and Drug Service provides a range of consumer focussed, responsive community and inpatient alcohol and drug services, services for people with coexisting problems and for family/whānau affected by people with substance use problems. 

Alcohol and Drug treatment services are provided in each area in the context of the district based multidisciplinary Mental Health and Addiction Service. 

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Opioid substitution treatment

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Description

Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency.

See the downloads below for useful information on coming off methadone.

• Opiate Substitution (Methadone) Programme: Information for Families (PDF, 18.6 KB)
• Thinking about coming off Methadone? (PDF, 209.2 KB)
• Coming off Methadone: What can I expect? (PDF, 194.8 KB)

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals can come from self, lawyers, judges, probation, family/whānau, GPs, other services.

Referrals and queries can be made at 5 Three Mile Bush Road, Kamo - Phone (09) 470 2706.

The first step is to make an appointment with us for an assessment to determine suitability for the DSP.

Description

The Drive Soba Programme may be for suitable for you if:

• You have 3 or more EBA charges
• Your lawyer or the Judge has advised that you need to do a Programme
• Have an Alcohol and Drug Condition with Probation
• Would like support to stop Drink Driving
• Have lost your license indefinitely

The course covers:

• The facts and effects of alcohol
• Reasons why people drink and drive
• Problem solving to stop drink driving
• Victim Empathy
• Developing a plan to not drink and drive

• Drive Soba Programme (DOC, 110 KB)
• How to get your driver's licence back (PDF, 124.9 KB)

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Hospital (medical detox)

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Description

Timatanga Hou - New Beginnings. Our 3 bed detoxification unit has been set up to be as inviting as possible. Your withdrawals will be managed depending on your personal and medical history, the substance you use and how you use them.

The unit has a day program of activities for you to participate in. There is a daily morning meeting and education sessions on addiction and tools for your recovery which you are required to attend.

The staff will monitor your progress throughout your stay with us. You and your family/whānau can request as many meetings with the staff as you need.

Please Note:  The Unit will be closed from 18 December 2020 until 12 January 2021.

• Inpatient Detoxification Service - Timatanga Hau (PDF, 148.1 KB)

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Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For more information contact 

Steve (09) 470 2706 - (DHB Alcohol and Drug Service) OR

Kenny 0800 789 134 - (Supporting Families)

Description

The Alcohol & Drug Service offers a support group for whānau, family & friends who have a loved one with substance abuse/dependence issue; with or without a co-existing mental health issue. Please open the download below for more information.

• Support for Family and Whanau (PDF, 118.5 KB)

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Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For more information, contact Northland Consumer Network:

73 Water Street Whangārei

PO Box 5028, Whangārei, 0140

Office Phone (09) 438 4115

E-Mail,

Group Facilitators:

Leon Dawson: 021818785

Kay Poppen: 021717181

Ange Macken: 0212273917

Description

The Northland Consumer Network’s peer support group is for people who are motivated in their recovery and are seeking support in maintaining their wellbeing. This group is run on the principles of mutuality and respect and is facilitated by people who are in recovery from addiction.

In Whangārei, the group is held every Monday at 73 Water Street between the hours of 11.00 am - 1 pm.

For up to date information regarding this group please contact us at the Northland Consumer Network.