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Rodger Wright Community Clinic (formerly Hepatitis C Community Clinic)
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Description
The Rodger Wright Community Clinic offers a non-judgmental and confidential health service to support people who use drugs, or who would like testing for hepatitis.
Staff
The clinic is staffed by part-time Harm Reduction nurses and a Nurse Practitioner (4 hours per week).
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There is no cost to the person to access Clinic services.
Hours
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Canterbury Anniversary (15 Nov), 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 — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Open 31 Dec (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM). Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Rodger Wright Community Clinic provides non-judgmental and confidential health services to support people who use drugs and hepatitis C testing. Our approach focuses on harm reduction, offering various services such as free blood borne virus testing, hepatitis C treatment, FibroScan testing for liver scarring, vein care, naloxone kits, general health check-ups, and guidance on safer drug use practices. We also facilitate connections with peer workers at the Rodger Wright Centre needle exchange and outreach to services in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our aim is to prevent individuals from slipping through the cracks of the healthcare system and assist them in connecting with services that work for them.
The Rodger Wright Community Clinic provides non-judgmental and confidential health services to support people who use drugs and hepatitis C testing. Our approach focuses on harm reduction, offering various services such as free blood borne virus testing, hepatitis C treatment, FibroScan testing for liver scarring, vein care, naloxone kits, general health check-ups, and guidance on safer drug use practices. We also facilitate connections with peer workers at the Rodger Wright Centre needle exchange and outreach to services in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our aim is to prevent individuals from slipping through the cracks of the healthcare system and assist them in connecting with services that work for them.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
People can self refer (walk-in) or be referred by other services.
The clinic is open to anyone who uses drugs (past or current) or has reason to believe they have been exposed to Hepatitis C and wish to undertake testing and/or treatment.
Description
The Rodger Wright Community Clinic provides non-judgmental and confidential health services to support people who use drugs and hepatitis C testing. Our approach focuses on harm reduction, offering various services such as free blood borne virus testing, hepatitis C treatment, FibroScan testing for liver scarring, vein care, naloxone kits, general health check-ups, and guidance on safer drug use practices. We also facilitate connections with peer workers at the Rodger Wright Centre needle exchange and outreach to services in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our aim is to prevent individuals from slipping through the cracks of the healthcare system and assist them in connecting with services that work for them.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
There is some onsite parking available.
Contact Details
10 Washington Way, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 377 8689
Email
Website
10 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Street Address
10 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
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This page was last updated at 11:35AM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rodger Wright Community Clinic (formerly Hepatitis C Community Clinic).