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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
| 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 South Canterbury Anniversary (23 Sep), Labour Day (28 Oct), 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).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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Phone
(03) 6846647
Email
7A Craigie Avenue
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
7A Craigie Avenue
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
P O Box 612
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 10:10AM on August 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mōkihi Hauora.
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.
Addictions - drug & alcohol
Peer support (AOD), Social detox
South Canterbury
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
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.