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Get Smart Tauranga

Addiction Service

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Description

Get Smart Tauranga is a specialised alcohol and drug service for young people. We offer one-on-one sessions.

We work alongside young people and their family up to age 25. Our service is free and we offer a safe, non judgemental place to talk. We will support people at whatever stage of change they're at, even if they're not sure or ready to make changes to their alcohol or other drug use.

We also offer support to parents, siblings and caregivers irrespective of whether their child is engaged in counselling.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

Mon – Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Alcohol and Drug Counselling

We provide one-on-one alcohol drug support/counselling and groups. Our service is free and we offer a safe, non judgemental place to talk.

Programme Areas

Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

This service is primarily for ages up to 25. 

Self-referrals are welcomed.

Description

We provide one-on-one alcohol drug support/counselling and groups. Our service is free and we offer a safe, non judgemental place to talk. 

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Contact Details

Freephone 0800 571 3712

Building 53, Historical Village
17th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112

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Street Address

Building 53, Historical Village
17th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112

Postal Address

Unit 53 The Historic Village,
159 17th Avenue
Tauranga 3112

This page was last updated at 12:45PM on November 26, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Get Smart Tauranga.