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Rata Alcohol and Other Drugs Service | West Coast
Addiction Service
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Description
Provides support for those suffering from use of alcohol or other drugs [but not tobacco].
Staff
We have a range of staff which includes medical practitioners, registered nurses, social worker, psychologist and addictions counsellors.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Phone 0800-006-225
Email
Anyone can access
Referral
Walk in
Make an appointment
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM |
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For urgent assistance outside these hours, contact the West Coast Central Crisis Response team on 0800 757 678.
Public Holidays: Closed 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), 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
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We are part of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, PACT, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army Bridge Programme - Community Service to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We are part of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, PACT, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army Bridge Programme - Community Service to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Description
Rata Alcohol & Other Drugs Service is the specialist service for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and /or other drugs issues. We are part of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora. We provide the pathway for referrals to social detoxification and residential treatment facilities. We also partner with local non-government organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, PACT, Poutini Waiora, & Salvation Army Bridge Programme - Community Service to provide the most comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug treatments to the people of the West Coast.
Funded opioid substituion treatment programme for people with a primary opioid dependency.
Funded opioid substituion treatment programme for people with a primary opioid dependency.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Please contact us to check capacity. The OST programme is currently not open to transfers or new referrals due to being oversubscribed.
Description
Funded opioid substituion treatment programme for people with a primary opioid dependency.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Document Downloads
- Rata Brochure (PUB, 357 KB)
Public Transport
St John runs two rural shuttle services from Monday - Friday. St John do not charge a fee for this services, however they do accept donations to help cover costs.
For more information on transport, parking, maps and directions:
- Click here for Grey Base Hospital
- Click here for Buller Health
Parking
Parking is FREE at Te Nikau Hospital, Hokitika Health Centre and Buller Health/Te Rau Kawakawa.
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This page was last updated at 12:48PM on September 10, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rata Alcohol and Other Drugs Service | West Coast.