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Christchurch City Mission Alcohol & Other Drugs Service

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Description

The Alcohol and Other Drug/Mental Health services at the Christchurch City Mission are consumer focused and meet the demands of people suffering from addictions and co existing mental health conditions. 

The City Mission provides detoxification, individual youth and adult counselling, a women's day programme and supportive accommodation and is responsive to the needs of clients presenting to make changes in their alcohol and other drug use. All Alcohol and Other Drug services are free of charge.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Thorpe House Residential Service

This is a residential service which provides a safe environment where people with alcohol and other drug dependence can withdraw from their substances of choice. There are 10 beds for men and women over the age of 17 years who meet the criteria.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Social detox

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

For more information contact: simon@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3791682 or Fax 03-3712165.

Or for initial support for entry to the AOD sector, please phone Christchurch Central Service (CCS) on 338-4437.

Description

This is a residential service which provides a safe environment where people with alcohol and other drug dependence can withdraw from their substances of choice. There are 10 beds for men and women over the age of 17 years who meet the criteria.

Community Mental Health Nurse

The Mission Community Mental Health Nurse works across all City Mission services including the men’s and women’s night shelters. Clients frequently have complex physical and mental health issues which the nurse is able to help address in order to assist people to move forward with their lives.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

For more information contact: JulieB@citymission.org.nz or Phone 0274 688 568.

Description

The Mission Community Mental Health Nurse works across all City Mission services including the men’s and women’s night shelters. Clients frequently have complex physical and mental health issues which the nurse is able to help address in order to assist people to move forward with their lives. 

Elm Tree Lodge Supported Accommodation

Elm Tree Lodge Supported Accommodation is for people recovering from Alcohol and Other Drug misuse. We provide a residence in the community which offers support for people recovering from alcohol and/or other drug dependence. The City Mission supervises the residence and works with clients as they reintegrate into the Community.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Residential alcohol & other drug treatment

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

For more information contact Grant at elmtreelodge@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3796033, 0276256844,

fax 03-3796039

Or for initial support for entry to the AOD sector, please phone Christchurch Central Service (CCS) on 338-4437.

Description

Elm Tree Lodge Supported Accommodation is for people recovering from Alcohol and Other Drug misuse. We provide a residence in the community which offers support for people recovering from alcohol and/or other drug dependence. The City Mission supervises the residence and works with clients as they reintegrate into the Community.

Youth & Adult Services

People over the age of 13 years are offered counselling and case management in order to reduce the harm caused by their own, or others, alcohol or other substance misuse. Referral to residential or outpatient alcohol and drug services is provided if required.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

For more information contact: fiona@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3712173 or brianj@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3710602.

Or for initial support for entry to the AOD sector please phone Christchurch Central Service (CCS) on 338-4437.

Description

People over the age of 13 years are offered counselling and case management in order to reduce the harm caused by their own, or others, alcohol or other substance misuse. Referral to residential or outpatient alcohol and drug services is provided if required. 

Community Withdrawal Management Service (Detoxification)

This service offers people the opportunity to remain at home and have their substance withdrawal managed by a specialist detoxification nurse and their own general practitioner.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community (medical detox)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

For more information contact: raewyn@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3712162.

Or for initial support for entry to the AOD sector, please phone Christchurch Central Service (CCS) on 338-4437.

Description

This service offers people the opportunity to remain at home and have their substance withdrawal managed by a specialist detoxification nurse and their own general practitioner.

Wahine Whai Ora - Women's Alcohol & Drug Service and Day Programme

Wahine Whai Ora is a women's day service for those who want to make changes to their alcohol and drug use. Women work in groups and in individual counselling setting using the model of recovery that most suits their individual needs. The women also participate in other life skill development programmes.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

 For more information contact: judy@citymission.org.nz or Phone 03-3712166 or 0275852652.

Or for initial support for entry to the AOD sector, please phone Christchurch Central Service (CCS) on 338-4437.

Description

Wahine Whai Ora is a women's day service for those who want to make changes to their alcohol and drug use. Women work in groups and in individual counselling setting using the model of recovery that most suits their individual needs.  The women also participate in other life skill development programmes.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Contact Details

Manager of Alcohol and Other Drug Services - Annette Docherty (03) 371 0610 or annette@citymission.org.nz

276/284 Hereford Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011

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Street Address

276/284 Hereford Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 1032
Christchurch 8140

This page was last updated at 10:11AM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Christchurch City Mission Alcohol & Other Drugs Service.