Mirror HQ - Youth Addiction Service

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

Regions

Waitaki, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For referral, please contact us directly on (03) 4792 970 Extn 3 or hq@mirrorservices.org.nz

This service is for young people between 12 and 25 years of age who:

• have problematic to severe alcohol and/or other drug use
• have substance use and a suspected mental health issue/s or mental health diagnosis
• require managed withdrawal
• are affected by a family member who has alcohol and/or other drug or mental health issues

Or are:

• a parent of a young person with problematic alcohol and drug use

Description

The focus of this service is to help you:

• Address alcohol and other drug related issues and reduce associated harm
• Improve wellbeing and mental health
• Take charge of your life
• Clarify difficult situations and find new solutions
• Improve your quality of life

We offer:

• Hope for young people and their families and whānau
• Comprehensive case management in partnership with young people with alcohol and other drug problems and/or coexisting problems
• Managed withdrawal
• Specialist psychiatric and psychological support where required
• Peer support
• School based interventions                                    
• Family inclusive practice
• Educational and therapeutic groups
• Referral and support to other services as required
• Education and training to other professionals and organisations

Mirror HQ Youth Addiction Services are located on the 4th Floor of Evan Parry House