We are a peer-based organisation with peer workers who have lived experience of injecting drug use. All our staff are non-judgemental and here to help. We neither condemn nor condone the use of drugs and respect where you are on your journey.
Our needle exchange service is completely confidential and anonymous.
Our Hep C service is completely confidential and covered by the Health and Disability Code.
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach
57 Robert Street, Whangārei
Contact Details
Phone (09) 430 6524
Street Address
57 Robert Street
Whangārei
Northland 0110
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland
Contact Details
Phone (09) 945 2536
Street Address
3 Station Road East
Wellsford
Auckland 0900
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
10 East Street, Auckland
Contact Details
Phone (09) 356 7373
Email info@adio.org.nz
Street Address
10 East Street
Auckland 1010
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
605D Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
Contact Details
Phone (09) 263 0344
Street Address
605 D Great South Road
Manukau
Auckland
North Island
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
Contact Details
Phone (07) 834 4309
Street Address
16 Vialou Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton City
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui
Contact Details
Phone (07) 575 5922
Street Address
21 Totara Street
Mount Maunganui
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3149
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
Contact Details
Phone (07) 349 3322
Street Address
1478A Hinemoa Street
Rotorua 3010
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
Contact Details
Phone (06) 759 0330
Street Address
19 Devon Street West
Lower Vogeltown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland
Description
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE
ADIO follows a Harm Reduction Philosophy. This means that we seek to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use and related behaviours, while neither condemning nor condoning drug use.
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
The Hep C service is completely free to access, and we provide vouchers to encourage clients to get tested.
We have a range of free equipment: 3ml syringes and 1ml Luer Slip syringes and any gauge needles. We encourage you to bring in your used syringes and needles for safe disposal.
Our retail prices of other injecting equipment are based on our not-for-profit status and being a public health service.
Hours
57 Robert Street, Whangārei
| Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
We are closed on public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland
| Mon – Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu – Fri | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
10 East Street, Auckland
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
605D Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Wed | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu – Fri | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.
21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.
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).
1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays.
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).
19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
We are closed on public holidays.
Programmes
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues. Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice Safe disposal of used injecting equipment Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services. We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment. Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues. Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice Safe disposal of used injecting equipment Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services. We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment. Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, Northland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Anyone who requires further details or clarification can contact ADIO on (09) 356 7373.
Our Hep C Clinic is free and welcomes walk-ins, no appointment necessary. We do finger prick testing Mon to Fri from 10.00am - 3.00pm, and some evenings and Saturdays 12.00 - 5.00pm.
Address: 10 East Street, Auckland
Description
Advice and advocacy on IDU related issues.
- Provision of clean injecting equipment and harm reduction advice
- Safe disposal of used injecting equipment
- Information and referrals to AOTS (CADS) and other A & D Services.
- We also have an after hours electronic dispenser (vending machine) at 10 East Street, Newton
Other Clinics: ADIO CENTRAL and NINE (in Whangārei) also provide a FREE Hep C Clinic. Our peer workers offer free Hep C tests (rapid fingerprick tests) and eligible clients get a $30 Countdown voucher. No appointment needed, just walk-in. We offer support if you test positive and refer you to a local health professional (Pharmacist) who will follow up and organise a further test and treatment if required. Our peer workers support our clients through treatment
We link you to free treatment for Hep C (the new cure MAVIRET for all Hep C types) and support you throughout the course of treatment.
Clients of ADIO South and ADIO Wellsford are referred to the local Phamacy where they can get $30 voucher if eligible for a free test.
Parking
Parking is available at 10 East Street in the driveway for clients. Also ADIO South, in front of the exchange.
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/aotearoa-drug-information-outreach/