Free, community-based support service

Te Whare | Our Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Support Service

Te Kāika provides free, community-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) support services in Dunedin.

Our approach is whānau-centered, harm reduction-focused, and grounded in Te Ao Māori values, ensuring holistic, culturally safe care for tāngata whaiora with moderate to severe substance use challenges and their whānau.

Our services are designed and delivered from a te ao Māori worldview and include one to one counselling and whānau support.

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How We Support Recovery

We offer:
  • One-on-one counselling for individuals with moderate to severe substance use challenges
  • Whānau support to strengthen relationships and promote long-term wellbeing
  • Harm reduction strategies that focus on practical, strengths-based solutions
  • Culturally responsive care incorporating whakapapa and whakawhanaungatanga
  • A holistic, Kaupapa Māori approach that promotes healing and resilience

Our services are not crisis intervention but are designed to provide long-term support for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
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Our service is free and available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM.

Why Choose Te Kaika

Māori-Centered Care

AOD services centred on tikanga and te ao Māori

Experienced Kaimahi

Clinically competent and culturally safe professionals,all with lived experience

Free and Accessible

No cost, available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM

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Book and Manage Appointments Online Patients can register for Manage My Health to:

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For additional support, check out our full range of medical and social services.

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