We are a Community-Based Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions Service located at 15a Playfair Street, Caversham, Dunedin.
We provide alcohol and other drug addiction services within our integrated hub of health, social, and educational services in Dunedin (Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub).
Our services are designed and delivered from a Te Ao Māori worldview and include one-on-one counselling and whānau support. Our approach is inclusionary harm reduction within Māori centred models of relational care for whaiora (clients) with substance use issues and their whānau. We are not a crisis centre.
Whānau well-being is enhanced through an integrated workforce, whakawhanaungatanga, and whakapapa connection. We support whānau to identify resiliency and protective factors that enhance their well-being. Our range of roles are unique to Kaupapa Māori and include kaimahi who have lived experience, are clinically competent and culturally safe.
Our services are not crisis intervention but are designed to provide long-term support for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
Our service is free and available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Our email address connects to our confidential inbox – tewhare@tekaika.nz
Whānau can self-refer by submitting a message via Enquire Now and leaving their details. We will then connect and powhiri (welcome) whānau into Te Whare.
Whānau can either ring us free of charge on 0800 124 224 to enquire or leave a private message with their details.
Note: Please do not send medical history or personal information unless whānau have specifically requested and consented.
AOD services centred on tikanga and te ao Māori
Clinically competent and culturally safe professionals all with lived experience
No cost, available Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM
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