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Mōkihi Hauora

Mental Health Service, Addiction

Today

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

We provide a safe, supportive environment for people recovering from substance dependency and enhance the wellness of those experiencing mental illness.

We operate from 7A Craigie Avenue in Timaru.

Our Addiction service provides:

  • Residential support and treatment for people who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and/or other drug use. A range of options are available dependent on the treatment plan.
  • Outreach support in a location of the person's choice to work with them on reducing the impact of substance use.
  • Regular group meetings to support people to reduce the impact of addiction on them and their families.

Our Activities service offers:

  • A range of scheduled activities for people who experience mental health concerns. We believe engaging people in meaningful activities, achieving goals and learning new skills will support their recovery.
  • We employ a support worker who works with individuals to help them to develop goals and support them in their search for employment.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Ring us and we will support you to access the service.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

There is a small charge for meals, in order to cover costs.

All other services and activities are free.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec. Closed 24 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Residential Addiction Support

This service provides residential support for people who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and or other drug use. A range of options are available dependent on the treatment plan.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Residential alcohol & other drug treatment

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service must come via referral from a South Canterbury/Te Whatu Ora  Mental Health & Addiction service.

This service is for individuals 20 years and over with a primary diagnosis of moderate to severe alcohol and/or other drug dependency.

Description

This service provides residential support  for people who are experiencing significant harm as a result of their own alcohol and or other drug use. A range of options are available dependent on the treatment plan.

Social Detoxification

Social detoxification is a non-medical detox, for someone who does not require medical intervention. Planned Social Detoxification is provided at 7A Craigie Avenue, Timaru or in people's own homes. It is via referral from the SC/Te Whatu Ora A&OD service.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Social detox

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to the residential service must come via referral from a South Canterbury/Te Whatu Ora  Mental Health & Addiction service.

This service is for individuals 20 years and over with a primary diagnosis of moderate to severe alcohol and/or other drug dependency.

Description

Social detoxification is a non-medical detox, for someone who does not require medical intervention. Planned Social Detoxification is provided at 7A Craigie Avenue, Timaru or in people's own homes. It is via referral from the SC/Te Whatu Ora A&OD service.

Community Addiction Support

This service assists people to access a range of support services related to Addiction Recovery such as education, group work, abstinence focused group, vocational and social support, 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. Outreach support is available and support is tailored to the individual person's needs.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - other

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Access to this service can come via referral from any source including: GP, DHB, Social services and  self referral. Acceptance will be subject to the management and team at Mōkihi Hauora.

This service is for individuals 20 years and over with a primary diagnosis of moderate to severe alcohol and/or other drug dependency.

Description

This service assists people to access a range of support services related to Addiction Recovery such as  education, group work, abstinence focused group, vocational and social support, 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. Outreach support is available and support is tailored to the individual person's needs.

Mental Health - services and activities

We provide a range of scheduled daily activities as well as drop-in centre services. Daily activities are available at Craigie Avenue and within the local community. There is a small fee to cover costs of some activities. Health & Fitness Activities e.g. walking, swimming, Tai Chi, X-box games, Mindfulness Educational activities e.g. computer skills, healthy lifestyles Life skills e.g. meal preparation, personal presentation, time management and communication skills Arts, crafts, knitting, card making, sewing Youth Action group (under 30yrs) Volunteers group Bargain hunting Housie Woodwork Pottery Mystery trips/outings Baking Daily lunches and Thursday evening meal Music Karaoke Games e.g. cards and scrabble Outreach service monthly to Temuka and Waimate if required Drop in during our opening hours for: Food: We make a light lunch every day and have a hot meal on Thursday night (contribution towards meal costs) Support and Planning: Staff work within the Strengths model providing supports to implement short and long term goals Weekend Service: for cards, darts, pool, boardgames, socialising etc Community Participation: our staff will liaise with the wider community to assist clients in accessing courses, work experience, voluntary work, supported leisure and creative activities in the community

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process
Anyone can refer (including self referrals). We do require confirmation of a Mental Health diagnosis from a Health Professional. Our referral form is attached, please feel free to make contact to discuss with one of our team.
Description

We provide a range of scheduled daily activities as well as drop-in centre services.

Daily activities are available at Craigie Avenue and within the local community. There is a small fee to cover costs of some activities.

  • Health & Fitness Activities e.g. walking, swimming, Tai Chi, X-box games, Mindfulness
  • Educational activities e.g. computer skills, healthy lifestyles
  • Life skills e.g. meal preparation, personal presentation, time management and communication skills
  • Arts, crafts, knitting, card making, sewing
  • Youth Action group (under 30yrs)
  • Volunteers group
  • Bargain hunting
  • Housie
  • Woodwork
  • Pottery
  • Mystery trips/outings
  • Baking
  • Daily lunches and Thursday evening meal
  • Music
  • Karaoke
  • Games e.g. cards and scrabble
  • Outreach service monthly to Temuka and Waimate if required

Drop in during our opening hours for:

  • Food: We make a light lunch every day and have a hot meal on Thursday night (contribution towards meal costs)
  • Support and Planning: Staff work within the Strengths model providing supports to implement short and long term goals
  • Weekend Service: for cards, darts, pool, boardgames, socialising etc
  • Community Participation: our staff will liaise with the wider community to assist clients in accessing courses, work experience, voluntary work, supported leisure and creative activities in the community
Employment Support

Our Employment Support assists people who are affected by mental illness and/or addictions access and maintain employment opportunities. Services provided include: Employment support and education Career planning Assistance with CV preparation Assistance with letter writing Personal presentation and interview skills Ongoing support for both the employee and employer once employment is obtained

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Supported employment

Regions

South Canterbury

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Anyone can refer (including self referrals). We do require confirmation of a Mental Health Diagnosis from a Health Professional to support the referral. Please feel free to use the referral form attached and to speak with one of our team to discuss the referral.

Description

Our Employment Support assists people who are affected by mental illness and/or addictions access and maintain employment opportunities.

Services provided include:

  • Employment support and education
  • Career planning
  • Assistance with CV preparation
  • Assistance with letter writing
  • Personal presentation and interview skills
  • Ongoing support for both the employee and employer once employment is obtained

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Document Downloads

  • Referral form (PDF, 132 KB)

    Please use this form to refer to the service

Public Transport

MyWay

Contact Details

7a Craigie Avenue, Timaru

South Canterbury

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

7A Craigie Avenue
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910

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Street Address

7A Craigie Avenue
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910

Postal Address

P O Box 612
Timaru 7940

This page was last updated at 10:10AM on August 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mōkihi Hauora.