Phone 0800 292 988
Email admin@thriveservices.org.nz
599 Princes Street
Dunedin
Otago 9016
PO Box 5714
Dunedin 9016
Phone 0800 292 988
Email admin@thriveservices.org.nz
35 The Mall
Cromwell
Otago 9310
PO Box 5714
Dunedin 9016
Phone 0800 292 988
Email admin@thriveservices.org.nz
62 Yarrow Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
PO Box 5714
Dunedin 9016
Phone 0800 292 988
Email admin@thriveservices.org.nz
20 Elizabeth Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
PO Box 5714
Dunedin 9016
ADL is a not for profit organisation that aims to help young people & whānau who are dealing with alcohol & drug issues and/or mental health difficulties.
We also offer the Thrive! Te Pae Ora service. Read more here.
ADL has offices in Dunedin, Timaru, Cromwell and Invercargill that also cover rural areas. We can see you at school, in the community or at home.
ADL is staffed by registered health practitioners.
Depending on the area the teams are Occupational Therapists, NZAC registered Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, and DAAPANZ registered Alcohol and other Drug Practitioners.
Free
Our services are funded by the Southern District Health Board, South Canterbury DHB, and by the Ministry of Social Development and are free to clients and their families.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Summer holiday period - offering phone support on open days. Normal services resume on 11 January 2023.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
English
ADC is a longer term program that can offer support to young people wanting more intensive support with alcohol or drug issues. It is only internally referred - please speak to an ADL staff member if this interests you or you want to know more. ADC has a focus in using activity and outdoor experiences to help develop new skills to better manage difficult times. Young people on ADC will attend counselling sessions, day activities and may be offered a 4-9 day journey. We also offer a marae-based Journey.
Addictions - drug & alcohol
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, South Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Eligible service users include:
ADC is a longer term program that can offer support to young people wanting more intensive support with alcohol or drug issues. It is only internally referred - please speak to an ADL staff member if this interests you or you want to know more.
ADC has a focus in using activity and outdoor experiences to help develop new skills to better manage difficult times. Young people on ADC will attend counselling sessions, day activities and may be offered a 4-9 day journey. We also offer a marae-based Journey.
Our programmes offer a wide range of options for responding to the needs, interests and goals of the young person. The programmes are strengths based and aim to; Engage youth in positive and meaningful activity Build community support networks Support in furthering education, training and employment Support families in building strong relationships with their young person Improve life skills Our programmes are developed alongside the young person and have a large component of outdoor recreation, such as mountain biking, kayaking and rock climbing. We believe the outdoor environment is a stimulating place for young people to learn new skills, develop their strengths and give them experiences that create opportunities for learning. The programmes provide children and young people with individualised and intensive support, positive guidance, encouragement, opportunity and challenge, which assist children and young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health
South Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi
DHB clinical services
Referrals can only be made through South Canterbury DHB - iCAMH Team or ADL.
Our programmes offer a wide range of options for responding to the needs, interests and goals of the young person. The programmes are strengths based and aim to;
Our programmes are developed alongside the young person and have a large component of outdoor recreation, such as mountain biking, kayaking and rock climbing. We believe the outdoor environment is a stimulating place for young people to learn new skills, develop their strengths and give them experiences that create opportunities for learning.
The programmes provide children and young people with individualised and intensive support, positive guidance, encouragement, opportunity and challenge, which assist children and young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/adl/