Alcohol and Other Drug - Community Support Service

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

South Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

• We work with all people aged 17 years and over. 
• Referral may be via any source including self referral.

Description

This recovery-focused service is for people with alcohol and other drug problems, with or without any co-existing mental health issues, who are living independently in the community.

The service assists people to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

The service encourages the development of skills that will allow the client to manage their own substance related issues, achieve goals and develop positive relationships and problem solving skills.

Interventions, including referral to other services, will be offered to each client according to their needs.

The service can be accessed directly or by referral from family, whānau, primary or other healthcare services and social and community agencies.

• Te Oho Ake - Rangatahi (Youth) Alcohol & Other Drug Community Services
• Ka Awatea - Adult Alcohol & Other Drug Community Services