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Alcohol and Drug Service | Taranaki
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Description
We work with individuals, families and groups who have been affected by drug and alcohol use.
The Alcohol and Drug Service Team are health professionals employed by Taranaki District Health Board to work in the area of alcohol, drug and other addictions.
The Alcohol and Drug Service Team can assist you to identify areas in your life that have been affected by the use of alcohol or drugs. They can assist you to make and maintain any changes you may make. This includes support, education, counselling, a detoxification service and rehabilitation programmes if required.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For crisis assistance outside these hours, please call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
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
The Alcohol and Drug Team can assist with: Assessments: Assist clients to identify the extent that drugs and alcohol have affected their lives Treatment: Assist clients to change or stop their use of alcohol or drugs Relapse Prevention: Assist clients to identify high risk situations and help them maintain changes they have made Ministry of Transport Assessment: Alcohol and Drug Services carry out assessments for the Land Transport Safety Authority in cases where people have lost their licenses under Section 65 of the Land Transport Act Information and Education: On the physical, psychological and social impacts of alcohol and drug abuse/misuse Referrals: Of Clients to a range of services they may require e.g. budgeting, social skills group, cultural groups, detox service Referrals to Residential Programmes: Some clients may require referral to a residential programme in order to make changes they have identified
The Alcohol and Drug Team can assist with: Assessments: Assist clients to identify the extent that drugs and alcohol have affected their lives Treatment: Assist clients to change or stop their use of alcohol or drugs Relapse Prevention: Assist clients to identify high risk situations and help them maintain changes they have made Ministry of Transport Assessment: Alcohol and Drug Services carry out assessments for the Land Transport Safety Authority in cases where people have lost their licenses under Section 65 of the Land Transport Act Information and Education: On the physical, psychological and social impacts of alcohol and drug abuse/misuse Referrals: Of Clients to a range of services they may require e.g. budgeting, social skills group, cultural groups, detox service Referrals to Residential Programmes: Some clients may require referral to a residential programme in order to make changes they have identified
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by GPs, probation officers, courts or other health and social services.
Description
The Alcohol and Drug Team can assist with:
- Assessments: Assist clients to identify the extent that drugs and alcohol have affected their lives
- Treatment: Assist clients to change or stop their use of alcohol or drugs
- Relapse Prevention: Assist clients to identify high risk situations and help them maintain changes they have made
- Ministry of Transport Assessment: Alcohol and Drug Services carry out assessments for the Land Transport Safety Authority in cases where people have lost their licenses under Section 65 of the Land Transport Act
- Information and Education: On the physical, psychological and social impacts of alcohol and drug abuse/misuse
- Referrals: Of Clients to a range of services they may require e.g. budgeting, social skills group, cultural groups, detox service
- Referrals to Residential Programmes: Some clients may require referral to a residential programme in order to make changes they have identified
Drug users with opiate dependency may be assisted through Opioid Substitution Treatment.
Drug users with opiate dependency may be assisted through Opioid Substitution Treatment.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals can be made to the services by GPs, probation officers, courts or other health social services.
Description
Drug users with opiate dependency may be assisted through Opioid Substitution Treatment.
The Alcohol and Drug Team provides support groups for individuals facing alcohol and drug issues.
The Alcohol and Drug Team provides support groups for individuals facing alcohol and drug issues.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals can be made to the services by GPs, probation officers, lawyers, courts or other health social services.
Description
The Alcohol and Drug Team provides support groups for individuals facing alcohol and drug issues.
The Alcohol and Drug Team provide managed withdrawal services with medical support. This can be provided as an inpatient service at Taranaki Base or Hāwera Hospital, or may be better provided in conjunction with another community service.
The Alcohol and Drug Team provide managed withdrawal services with medical support. This can be provided as an inpatient service at Taranaki Base or Hāwera Hospital, or may be better provided in conjunction with another community service.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Hospital (medical detox)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals can be made to the services by GPs, probation officers, lawyers, courts or other health social services.
Description
The Alcohol and Drug Team provide managed withdrawal services with medical support. This can be provided as an inpatient service at Taranaki Base or Hāwera Hospital, or may be better provided in conjunction with another community service.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
Coastal Taranaki Health Trust, 26 Napier Street, Ōpunake
Taranaki
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Phone
(06) 761 8777
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:18AM on December 2, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Alcohol and Drug Service | Taranaki.