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113 Adelaide Road, Wellington
40-42 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt
84-90 Main Street, Upper Hutt
31 Chapel Street, Masterton
Description
Our addiction service provides alcohol and drug assessment and treatment for adults who have a moderate to severe addiction problem as well as a physical or mental health condition. Our service is for adults living in Wellington, Porirua or Kāpiti.
Staff
We are a multidisciplinary team, made up of social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and addiction psychiatrists.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
To find out if you are eligible for healthcare funding, please see the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service website.
Hours
113 Adelaide Road, Wellington
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
40-42 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt
| Mon – Thu | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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| Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
84-90 Main Street, Upper Hutt
| Mon – Thu | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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| Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
31 Chapel Street, Masterton
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
We provide assessment and treatment for people with an addiction to opioids. Opioids include: codeine heroin methadone morphine oxycodone poppy seed tea Our team works alongside our wider addiction services team. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already. Our services include: working with you to develop your treatment plan ongoing assessment of your alcohol or drug use monitoring your progress prescribing medication, if it is the best option. What you can expect from our service Once we have done an initial assessment of your needs, we will arrange a time to meet with you and carry out a detailed assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes. If we agree that we are the service best placed to help, and you decide you would like treatment, we will develop a treatment plan with you. We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment planning — if they understand your treatment, they will be in a better position to support you. If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help you. Substitution treatment If opioid substitution is recommended, before you start treatment you will need to: complete some urine tests to confirm that you are opioid dependent have some physical health checks. Substitution treatment starts on a Monday. We then need to see you at the clinic: every day to check for signs of intoxication or withdrawal twice on the first and third days of your treatment. This is to keep you safe and to get you on the correct dose as soon as we can. During this time you will need to follow your treatment plan. Once we have found the correct dose for you (through a process called titration), your medication will be dispensed once a day from your pharmacy. You will need to take the medication at the pharmacy. You can choose which pharmacy, as long as the pharmacist agrees to dispense to you. Monitoring your progress You will see your case manager every 3 months. Appointments can be more regular if needed. Your treatment will be reviewed by one of our clinicians every 6 months. We are a specialist service so when you are stable, we will transfer your treatment back to your usual GP or other healthcare provider.
We provide assessment and treatment for people with an addiction to opioids. Opioids include: codeine heroin methadone morphine oxycodone poppy seed tea Our team works alongside our wider addiction services team. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already. Our services include: working with you to develop your treatment plan ongoing assessment of your alcohol or drug use monitoring your progress prescribing medication, if it is the best option. What you can expect from our service Once we have done an initial assessment of your needs, we will arrange a time to meet with you and carry out a detailed assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes. If we agree that we are the service best placed to help, and you decide you would like treatment, we will develop a treatment plan with you. We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment planning — if they understand your treatment, they will be in a better position to support you. If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help you. Substitution treatment If opioid substitution is recommended, before you start treatment you will need to: complete some urine tests to confirm that you are opioid dependent have some physical health checks. Substitution treatment starts on a Monday. We then need to see you at the clinic: every day to check for signs of intoxication or withdrawal twice on the first and third days of your treatment. This is to keep you safe and to get you on the correct dose as soon as we can. During this time you will need to follow your treatment plan. Once we have found the correct dose for you (through a process called titration), your medication will be dispensed once a day from your pharmacy. You will need to take the medication at the pharmacy. You can choose which pharmacy, as long as the pharmacist agrees to dispense to you. Monitoring your progress You will see your case manager every 3 months. Appointments can be more regular if needed. Your treatment will be reviewed by one of our clinicians every 6 months. We are a specialist service so when you are stable, we will transfer your treatment back to your usual GP or other healthcare provider.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Detox and rehabilitation
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact us directly by:
- calling us
- dropping in to the service.
Use the contact information above. We can talk with you confidentially and there will be no obligation for you to do anything more if you choose not to.
You can also be referred through your GP or another healthcare provider. We prefer that you are also under the care of a GP because opioid addiction can also affect your physical health.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS on 0800 745 477. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are a health professional, contact us by phone if you have any questions or want to make a referral.
Description
We provide assessment and treatment for people with an addiction to opioids. Opioids include:
- codeine
- heroin
- methadone
- morphine
- oxycodone
- poppy seed tea
Our team works alongside our wider addiction services team. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already.
Our services include:
- working with you to develop your treatment plan
- ongoing assessment of your alcohol or drug use
- monitoring your progress
- prescribing medication, if it is the best option.
What you can expect from our service
Once we have done an initial assessment of your needs, we will arrange a time to meet with you and carry out a detailed assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes.
If we agree that we are the service best placed to help, and you decide you would like treatment, we will develop a treatment plan with you.
We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment planning — if they understand your treatment, they will be in a better position to support you.
If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help you.
Substitution treatment
If opioid substitution is recommended, before you start treatment you will need to:
- complete some urine tests to confirm that you are opioid dependent
- have some physical health checks.
Substitution treatment starts on a Monday. We then need to see you at the clinic:
- every day to check for signs of intoxication or withdrawal
- twice on the first and third days of your treatment.
This is to keep you safe and to get you on the correct dose as soon as we can.
During this time you will need to follow your treatment plan.
Once we have found the correct dose for you (through a process called titration), your medication will be dispensed once a day from your pharmacy. You will need to take the medication at the pharmacy. You can choose which pharmacy, as long as the pharmacist agrees to dispense to you.
Monitoring your progress
You will see your case manager every 3 months. Appointments can be more regular if needed. Your treatment will be reviewed by one of our clinicians every 6 months.
We are a specialist service so when you are stable, we will transfer your treatment back to your usual GP or other healthcare provider.
We provide treatment for adults with a moderate to severe substance addiction problem who also have a physical or mental health condition. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already. Our services and treatments include: specialist alcohol and drug assessment treatment planning talking therapies managed withdrawal from alcohol and drugs opioid substitution therapy What to expect from our service Once we receive a referral for you, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for an initial assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes. If we agree that this service is right for you, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that: reflects your goals determines how we will work together to support you to achieve your goals. We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment as this generally increases your chance of recovery. If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help. We may be able to refer you on to one of these.
We provide treatment for adults with a moderate to severe substance addiction problem who also have a physical or mental health condition. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already. Our services and treatments include: specialist alcohol and drug assessment treatment planning talking therapies managed withdrawal from alcohol and drugs opioid substitution therapy What to expect from our service Once we receive a referral for you, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for an initial assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes. If we agree that this service is right for you, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that: reflects your goals determines how we will work together to support you to achieve your goals. We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment as this generally increases your chance of recovery. If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help. We may be able to refer you on to one of these.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Detox and rehabilitation
- Programme Type
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Community medical detox, Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
It is best if you are referred to us by your GP or other usual healthcare provider. This is because alcohol and drug use often cause problems with your physical health as well.
If you would like to self-refer, contact the service in your location using the contacts above.
We also take referrals for people already in hospital or being treated as an outpatient.
Description
We provide treatment for adults with a moderate to severe substance addiction problem who also have a physical or mental health condition.
We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already.
Our services and treatments include:
- specialist alcohol and drug assessment
- treatment planning
- talking therapies
- managed withdrawal from alcohol and drugs
- opioid substitution therapy
What to expect from our service
Once we receive a referral for you, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for an initial assessment. The assessment usually takes about 90 minutes.
If we agree that this service is right for you, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that:
- reflects your goals
- determines how we will work together to support you to achieve your goals.
We encourage your whānau to be involved in your treatment as this generally increases your chance of recovery.
If we are not the best service for you, we will provide you with information about other services that may help. We may be able to refer you on to one of these.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
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This page was last updated at 1:59PM on March 25, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Addiction Service | MHAIDS.