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Description

Alcohol and drug use can become problematic and can cause legal problems, social problems, harm to you and to your relationships.

If you or a loved one are experiencing problems related to your use of alcohol or drugs, the Bay of Plenty Addiction Service may be able to support you.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Government funding of health and disability services means that eligible people may receive free inpatient and outpatient public hospital services, subsidies on prescription items and a range of support services for people with disabilities in the community. 

Check to see if you are eligible for publicly funded health and disability services here.  

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For crisis assistance outside of these hours, please contact the Acute Care Team - Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Service on 0800 800 508 (Tauranga) or 0800 774 545 (Whakatāne).

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Treatments

Substance Withdrawal Treatment

Substance Withdrawal Treatment is a planned way to safely withdraw from dependent alcohol or drug use. Your case manager can refer you for this treatment as part of your agreed treatment plan. Withdrawal treatment can be given either at home or as an inpatient, according to your needs.

Substance Withdrawal Treatment is a planned way to safely withdraw from dependent alcohol or drug use. Your case manager can refer you for this treatment as part of your agreed treatment plan. Withdrawal treatment can be given either at home or as an inpatient, according to your needs.

Opioid Substitution Treatment

Opioid Substitution Treatment is a funded treatment programme for people with an opioid dependency.

Opioid Substitution Treatment is a funded treatment programme for people with an opioid dependency.

Programmes

Addiction Services

The Addictions Service has a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, peer support workers, nurses and addiction clinicians who can all help you in your recovery from alcohol and/or drug misuse. What to expect You might see the Addictions Service at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital clinics or at one of our outreach clinics. Our service provides: Alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment using a harm reduction approach Substance withdrawal treatment Referral to psychiatry and /or psychology where this is indicated Opioid Substitution Treatment Peer support Referral to residential rehabilitation and other addiction services Assessments for the Substance Misuse (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Social detox, Community (medical detox), Hospital (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

If you are experiencing problems from your use of alcohol or drugs and want to see the Addictions Service, call 0800 800 508 (Tauranga) or 0800 77 4545 (Whakatāne).

When you call, you will talk to a member of our team who will check that the Bay of Plenty Addictions Service is the right service for you, and will recommend other treatment services if these would meet your needs better. 

You can also be referred to the Bay of Plenty Addiction Service by a health professional like your GP, another hospital service or from other organisations in the community.

This service is for adults only. If a child or teenager needs support for alcohol and/or drug misuse, contact Sorted on 0800 486 947 (Tauranga) or Voyagers (07) 306 0470 (Whakatāne).

Description

The Addictions Service has a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, peer support workers, nurses and addiction clinicians who can all help you in your recovery from alcohol and/or drug misuse.

What to expect

You might see the Addictions Service at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital clinics or at one of our outreach clinics.

Our service provides:

  • Alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment using a harm reduction approach
  • Substance withdrawal treatment
  • Referral to psychiatry and /or psychology where this is indicated
  • Opioid Substitution Treatment
  • Peer support
  • Referral to residential rehabilitation and other addiction services
  • Assessments for the Substance Misuse (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act

Pharmacy

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Contact Details

This page was last updated at 11:01AM on December 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Addiction Services | Bay of Plenty | Hauora a Toi.