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Mental Health & Addictions - Alcohol and Drug Services | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Addiction

Today

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Specialist alcohol and drug service including Opiate Substituion Programme, Inpatient Detoxification Service and support for family/whānau.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Community Based Alcohol and Drug Treatment

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

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. 

Opiate Substitution Treatment

Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency. See the downloads below for useful information on coming off methadone.

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.

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

Impaired Driving Programme

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

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 IDP.

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

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

Inpatient Detoxification Service - Timatanga Hau

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.

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.

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

Support for Family and Whanau

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.

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.

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

Northland Consumer Network Peer Support Group

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.

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.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Contact Details

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This page was last updated at 11:56AM on September 30, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health & Addictions - Alcohol and Drug Services | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).