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1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE
ADIO follows a Harm Reduction Philosophy. This means that we seek to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use and related behaviours, while neither condemning nor condoning drug use.
Staff
We are a peer-based organisation with peer workers who have lived experience of injecting drug use. All our staff are non-judgemental and here to help. We neither condemn nor condone the use of drugs and respect where you are on your journey.
Our needle exchange service is completely confidential and anonymous.
Our Hep C service is completely confidential and covered by the Health and Disability Code.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
The Hep C service is completely free to access, and we provide vouchers to encourage clients to get tested.
We have a range of free equipment: 3ml syringes and 1ml Luer Slip syringes and any gauge needles. We encourage you to bring in your used syringes and needles for safe disposal.
Our retail prices of other injecting equipment are based on our not-for-profit status and being a public health service.
Hours
1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays.
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).
Programmes
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues. Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice Safe disposal of used injecting equipment Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services. We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment. Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues. Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice Safe disposal of used injecting equipment Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services. We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment. Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, Northland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Anyone who requires further details or clarification can contact ADIO on (09) 356 7373.
Our Hep C Clinic is free and welcomes walk-ins, no appointment necessary. We do finger prick testing Mon to Fri from 10.00am - 3.00pm, and some evenings and Saturdays 12.00 - 5.00pm.
Address: 10 East Street, Auckland
Description
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues.
- Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice
- Safe disposal of used injecting equipment
- Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services.
- We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton
Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment
We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment.
Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
Parking
Parking is available at 10 East Street in the driveway for clients. Also ADIO South, in front of the exchange.
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 349 3322
Website
1478A Hinemoa Street
Rotorua 3010
Street Address
1478A Hinemoa Street
Rotorua 3010
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
57 Robert Street, Whangārei
Northland
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 430 6524
Website
3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland
North Auckland
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 945 2536
Website
10 East Street, Auckland
Central Auckland
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 356 7373
Email
Website
605D Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
South Auckland
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 263 0344
Website
16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
Waikato
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 834 4309
Website
21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui
Bay of Plenty
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 575 5922
Website
19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
Taranaki
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 759 0330
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:53AM on April 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach.