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AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services)
Mental Health Service, Addiction, Gambling Harm
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Description
Our Mission Statement:
To support people with addiction and/or mental health, by providing a safe and empowering environment through peer support.
Hei tautoko i nga tangata whai hauora hinengaro me nga tapiritanga ranei ma te whakarato i tetahi taiao haumaru, whakamana hoki ma te tautoko hoa
Staff
Our staff create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who have faced similar challenges. They offer empathy, understanding and practical advice rooted in their own experiences. Committed to confidentiality and trust, staff ensure that your personal information and discussions are kept strictly private, fostering a secure space for healing and growth.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Self-Refer
Referral
Whānau, Family, Work Colleagues, GPs, Lawyers, Corrections, Services working with Tangata Whaiora
Contact us
Telephone: 03 688 9454
Cellphone: 027 365 6039
Email: ampss101@gmail.com
Walk in
Hugely encouraged - appointments are not a neccessary
Home visit provider
Staff can visit you at home
Make an appointment
Feel free to ring and make a time that works for you
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free community drop-in centre for all - inclusive of LGBTQIA
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Outreach available - staff are availble to visit you at home.
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), South Canterbury Anniversary (28 Sep), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 9 Jan.
Other: Closed 12 Jan — 16 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
AMPSS101 staff are peer leaders - people with lived experience either in addiction or mental health challenges. The staff are non-judgemental and provide real practical support. What we offer: Free services - all ethnicities welcome The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space Individual wellbeing/relapse/goal plans One-on-one advocacy support Support you with appointments/assessments Holistic approach / Te Ao Māori lens approach Group delivery: Addiction support - "Real Talk 101" focus's on emotions, Anxiety/Depression, Shame & Guilt, Inner Critic, Triggers, Spiritual connections, Stress & Cross addiction. Coffee & Kōrero - a space where people connect, share & support one another Peer led accredited AOD counsellor Outreach - staff can visit you at home
AMPSS101 staff are peer leaders - people with lived experience either in addiction or mental health challenges. The staff are non-judgemental and provide real practical support. What we offer: Free services - all ethnicities welcome The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space Individual wellbeing/relapse/goal plans One-on-one advocacy support Support you with appointments/assessments Holistic approach / Te Ao Māori lens approach Group delivery: Addiction support - "Real Talk 101" focus's on emotions, Anxiety/Depression, Shame & Guilt, Inner Critic, Triggers, Spiritual connections, Stress & Cross addiction. Coffee & Kōrero - a space where people connect, share & support one another Peer led accredited AOD counsellor Outreach - staff can visit you at home
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Advocacy (mental health), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
- Anyone can refer
- Appointments are not required - walk-ins are accepted
- Self-referrals are hugely encouraged
- Family, whānau, friends, any service currently supporting tangata whaiora, GPs, Department of Corrections, Lawyers, Government Departments, NGO
Description
AMPSS101 staff are peer leaders - people with lived experience either in addiction or mental health challenges. The staff are non-judgemental and provide real practical support.
What we offer:
- Free services - all ethnicities welcome
- The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space
- Individual wellbeing/relapse/goal plans
- One-on-one advocacy support
- Support you with appointments/assessments
- Holistic approach / Te Ao Māori lens approach
- Group delivery: Addiction support - "Real Talk 101" focus's on emotions, Anxiety/Depression, Shame & Guilt, Inner Critic, Triggers, Spiritual connections, Stress & Cross addiction.
- Coffee & Kōrero - a space where people connect, share & support one another
- Peer led accredited AOD counsellor
- Outreach - staff can visit you at home
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone
Travel Directions
CBD - Timaru, 24A Church Street, Timaru. Opposite the Timaru Public Library
Public Transport
Community Bus Route - stops directly outside the centre.
Contact Details
24a Church Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 688 9454
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Mobile
027 365 6039
Email
Facebook: AMPSS TIMARU
Email: officeampss101@gmail.com
24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
24a Church Street
Timaru
7910
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This page was last updated at 3:25PM on November 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services).