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Pacific Alcohol & Other Drug Service | Waitematā - Tupu
Public Service, Psychiatry, Pacific People, Addiction, Problem gambling
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Description
TUPU is an Auckland based Pacific Island Alcohol and Drug (AOD) & Gambling Team. We provide services for Pacific clients across Auckland. The name 'Tupu' is a common term in the South Pacific that describes 'growth'. The importance and acknowledgement of cultural paradigms accommodates:
- familiarity of cultural practices
- enhancement of cultural connectedness
- the issue of access and engagement.
Staff
Team Manager: Dwaine Faletanoai
Clinical Director: Dr Francis Agnew
Clinical Supervisors: Ane Enosi and Malo Silailai
Gambling Coordinator:
Youth Coordinator: Posala Taotua
Duty Counsellor: Leonia Kunalaqa
Clinical Team Support: Asena Lameko
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Call our duty line 09 845 1810 (8.30am to 4.30pm)
Or email TupuService@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Referral
You can be referred by anyone or self referrals through our contact details above
Walk in
Walk in clinic available at Tupu Central & Tupu South location during following hours:
10am - 1pm Monday to Friday at Tupu Central at Level 1/409 New North Road, Kingsland
10am-1pm Monday to Friday at Tupu South at 7 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau
Referral Expectations
Referral Criteria
Tupu accepts referrals for people with AOD and/or gambling issues where the following criteria have been met:
- the consumer identifies himself or herself as a Pacific person
- the consumer lives within the Auckland region
- referrals from Community Mental Health Centres (CMHCs) identify the consumer's key worker.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Programmes
TUPU AOD and Gambling clinicians: provide free range of appropriate interventions and treatments which are clinically and culturally relevant and designed to meet the needs of the clients. work with Pacific clients and their families and fanau to encourage positive outcomes from their journeys to heal and grow, hence the name of "Tupu". Our offices are based in Henderson (North & West Auckland), Kingsland (Central Auckland) and Manukau (South).
TUPU AOD and Gambling clinicians: provide free range of appropriate interventions and treatments which are clinically and culturally relevant and designed to meet the needs of the clients. work with Pacific clients and their families and fanau to encourage positive outcomes from their journeys to heal and grow, hence the name of "Tupu". Our offices are based in Henderson (North & West Auckland), Kingsland (Central Auckland) and Manukau (South).
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Pacific People - gambling & other addictions
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can be referred or self-refer to our service, if you meet our eligibility criteria
Description
TUPU AOD and Gambling clinicians:
- provide free range of appropriate interventions and treatments which are clinically and culturally relevant and designed to meet the needs of the clients.
- work with Pacific clients and their families and fanau to encourage positive outcomes from their journeys to heal and grow, hence the name of "Tupu".
Our offices are based in Henderson (North & West Auckland), Kingsland (Central Auckland) and Manukau (South).
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Parking
Tupu Central (CADS Central) location parking is available:
- Bond Street entrance carpark
- Bond Street
- New North Road
Tupu South (CADS South) location parking is available:
- Ronwood Avenue entrance carpark directly outside the building
Tupu West (Waimarino Building) location parking is available:
- Paramount Drive off street
- Visitors parking onsite
Website
Contact Details
409 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 845 1810
Email
Website
409 New North Road
Kingsland
Auckland
Auckland 1021
Street Address
409 New North Road
Kingsland
Auckland
Auckland 1021
Postal Address
Tupu Services
C/O Waitematā District Health Board
Private Bag 93-503
Takapuna
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 11:20AM on September 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Alcohol & Other Drug Service | Waitematā - Tupu.