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16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
Description
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE & MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES
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
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Anyone who injects drugs who is aged over 16 years old can access our service
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
NEEDLE EXCHANGE SERVICE:
All injecting equipment is free to people who inject drugs. Condoms are provided free.
We encourage you to bring in your used syringes and needles for safe disposal.
We also sell some supplies such a AA bottles and Hirudoid cream. Our retail prices of equipment are based on our not-for-profit status and being a public health service.
The Hep C service is completely free to access, and we provide vouchers to encourage clients to get tested.
Hours
16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.
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 electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton OPEN ALL HOURS Vending machines are also at our needle exchanges in Hamilton, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua
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 electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton OPEN ALL HOURS Vending machines are also at our needle exchanges in Hamilton, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
MidCentral, South Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Waikato, Central Auckland, Northland, Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
In the Northern Region, anyone who requires further details or clarification can contact ADIO on (09) 356 7373 or call your local needle exchange.
Our Hep C Clinic at 10 East Street, Newton is free and welcomes walk-ins, no appointment necessary. We do finger prick testing Mon to Fri from 10.00am - 5.00pm and occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Woolworths voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and can also test you if you are antibody positive with a further finger prick test (instead of going to a lab for a blood test). We also refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise treatment if required.
We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and our peer workers support our clients throughout the course of treatment.
Address: 10 East Street, Auckland
ADIO South, ADIO Wellsford and NINE (Whangārei) : we refer clients to the local Pharmacy where they can get a $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
Our peer works at our four needle exchanges in the Midland Region. Also offers point-of-care finger prick testing and refers anyone needing further tests or treatment to local nurses.
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 electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton OPEN ALL HOURS
- Vending machines are also at our needle exchanges in Hamilton, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua
Parking
Parking is available at 10 East Street in the driveway for clients.
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 834 4309
Website
16 Vialou Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton City
Waikato 3204
Street Address
16 Vialou Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton City
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
10 East Street, Auckland
Central Auckland
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 356 7373
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:06AM on August 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach.