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DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau
Mental Health Service, Addiction
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Description
DRIVE is a peer-led network for people with lived or living experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs, and their whānau. All DRIVE staff have lived experience. We create opportunities for people to connect, learn, and grow alongside others on a similar journey.
Activities include workshops, peer support groups, and community hui across the Counties Manukau region.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment
Most people connect with us online via email, text, or social media. If you would like to meet in person at Te Piringa Āhuru, please contact us to arrange a time as we are often out in the community.
Website / App
Contact us
Fees and Charges Description
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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We are a mobile service
- Please make an appointment with a coordinator before coming to the office
- Contact us by text, email or use social media platforms.
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
This programme helps people access information about a wide range of supports and opportunities in the community. This may include services such as counselling, addiction support, peer groups, housing, employment, and other resources that support wellbeing and recovery. Our advocacy focuses on systemic change rather than individual case advocacy. We use insights from people with lived experience to highlight barriers and advocate for improvements in services and systems.
This programme helps people access information about a wide range of supports and opportunities in the community. This may include services such as counselling, addiction support, peer groups, housing, employment, and other resources that support wellbeing and recovery. Our advocacy focuses on systemic change rather than individual case advocacy. We use insights from people with lived experience to highlight barriers and advocate for improvements in services and systems.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Advocacy (mental health), Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
This programme helps people access information about a wide range of supports and opportunities in the community. This may include services such as counselling, addiction support, peer groups, housing, employment, and other resources that support wellbeing and recovery.
Our advocacy focuses on systemic change rather than individual case advocacy. We use insights from people with lived experience to highlight barriers and advocate for improvements in services and systems.
Recovery College NZ offers educational workshops that support wellbeing, recovery, and both personal and professional development. Workshops are open to anyone who lives or works in the Counties Manukau region and are available to people with or without lived experience. Workshops are co-designed to respond to the needs and interests of the community. See our event schedule here.
Recovery College NZ offers educational workshops that support wellbeing, recovery, and both personal and professional development. Workshops are open to anyone who lives or works in the Counties Manukau region and are available to people with or without lived experience. Workshops are co-designed to respond to the needs and interests of the community. See our event schedule here.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction), Workforce training (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Recovery College NZ offers educational workshops that support wellbeing, recovery, and both personal and professional development. Workshops are open to anyone who lives or works in the Counties Manukau region and are available to people with or without lived experience.
Workshops are co-designed to respond to the needs and interests of the community. See our event schedule here.
The Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group is a peer-led group for people living with bipolar. It offers a supportive space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn ways to live well with bipolar. The group is facilitated by people with lived experience and supported by DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau. Meeting times In-person: First Friday of each month, 10am–12pm Ember Korowai Takitini Ōtāhuhu Hub, 51 Huia Road, Ōtāhuhu Online (Zoom): Third Tuesday of each month, 7pm–9pm Join the mailing list for meeting information and updates here.
The Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group is a peer-led group for people living with bipolar. It offers a supportive space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn ways to live well with bipolar. The group is facilitated by people with lived experience and supported by DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau. Meeting times In-person: First Friday of each month, 10am–12pm Ember Korowai Takitini Ōtāhuhu Hub, 51 Huia Road, Ōtāhuhu Online (Zoom): Third Tuesday of each month, 7pm–9pm Join the mailing list for meeting information and updates here.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
The Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group is a peer-led group for people living with bipolar. It offers a supportive space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn ways to live well with bipolar.
The group is facilitated by people with lived experience and supported by DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau.
Meeting times
In-person: First Friday of each month, 10am–12pm
Ember Korowai Takitini Ōtāhuhu Hub, 51 Huia Road, Ōtāhuhu
Online (Zoom): Third Tuesday of each month, 7pm–9pm
Join the mailing list for meeting information and updates here.
Women in Recovery is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a woman and has lived or living experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. The group offers a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, and support one another in recovery. Women are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more info or join the mailing list here. Meetings are held in person on the fourth Friday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
Women in Recovery is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a woman and has lived or living experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. The group offers a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, and support one another in recovery. Women are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more info or join the mailing list here. Meetings are held in person on the fourth Friday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Women in Recovery is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a woman and has lived or living experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. The group offers a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, and support one another in recovery.
Women are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more info or join the mailing list here.
Meetings are held in person on the fourth Friday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
The Men in Recovery Group is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a man and has lived experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. It offers a supportive space to connect with others who understand similar experiences. Men are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more information or join the mailing list here. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
The Men in Recovery Group is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a man and has lived experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. It offers a supportive space to connect with others who understand similar experiences. Men are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more information or join the mailing list here. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
The Men in Recovery Group is a peer-led support group for anyone who identifies as a man and has lived experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs. It offers a supportive space to connect with others who understand similar experiences.
Men are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. There is no pressure to talk and no commitment required. Find more information or join the mailing list here.
The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10am–12pm, at Friendship House, Te Moana Room (Level 1), 20 Putney Way, Manukau City.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, More space to move around
Additional Details
Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app
Website
Contact Details
217 Great South Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland
South Auckland
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Phone
(09) 263 6508
Email
Website
Hunter's Plaza, Shop 1, 217 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
Street Address
Hunter's Plaza, Shop 1, 217 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
Postal Address
DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau
C/o Ember Korowai Takitini
P.O. Box 22424,
Ōtāhuhu 1062,
Auckland, New Zealand
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This page was last updated at 10:20AM on March 11, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau.