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8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

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. More

Staff

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.

Ages

Child / Tamariki

Youth / Rangatahi

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are fully-funded by Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, Ministry of Social Development and other government agencies and are free to clients and their families.

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Summer holiday period - offering phone support on open days. Normal services resume on 11 January 2023.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Central Lakes
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          Adventure Development Counselling Programme (ADC) - Alcohol and Drug or Co-existing Addictions

          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.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol

          Programme Type

          Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

          Regions

          Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, South Canterbury

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Eligible service users include:

          1. young people with alcohol and or other drug problems
          2. young people experimenting with AOD, with heightened risk of developing an alcohol and/or other drug disorders
          Description

          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.

          Additional Details

          Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

          Website

          www.adlnz.org.nz

          Contact Details

          599 Princes Street, Dunedin

          Dunedin - South Otago

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          35 The Mall Cromwell and Mobile Team Central Lakes

          Central Lakes

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          62 Yarrow Street, Invercargill

          Southland

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          20 Elizabeth Street, Timaru

          South Canterbury

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          This page was last updated at 10:46AM on November 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by ADL.