Christchurch Central Service - Tūhauora
AOD Co-Ordination
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For immediate help
In an emergency call 111
Crisis Resolution: 0800 920 092
(Psych Emergency)
Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
(24 hours)Drop in:
49 Carlyle Street, SydenhamChristchurch
Phone: 03 338 4437Tollfree: 0800 384 437
Helping people move toward a productive and fulfilling life.
What we do
A key role of this CCS is to facilitate access to the Canterbury AOD treatment services. We can provide services over the phone or walk in.
CCS is a screening, coordination and resource centre for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) issues. The service provides screening and assessment to help link the person in with the appropriate AOD service. This includes access to Residential services, Day Programs, Individual Counselling and Group Work. The service has social workers, AOD counselors, nurses, peer support workers and psychologist on the team.
CCS is overseen by an advisory group made up of CDHB fund Alcohol and Other Drug Services. The current membership of the Christchurch Central Service Advisory group includes:
Senior leaders of Christchurch Central Service treatment providers including :
Odyssey House Christchurch
CADS/CORS - CDHB Services
Clinical Director of Speciality Services (CDHB)
He Waka Tapu
Salvation Army Bridge programme
Christchurch City Mission
Familial Trust
Nova Trust
AOD Consumer Advisory
Representative from CDHB Planning & Funding
Others services/sectors by invitation
Screening Team
CCS provides access to alcohol and other drug services in Canterbury. We are an assessment, referral and resource service.
We offer an initial interview, by telephone or in person, which may lead to one of the following:
Short term 1:1 counselling (brief intervention)
Self-help information
Support/education groups
Peer support
Detox options
Intensive treatment options
Methadone and Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST)
Information and resources are available for families and professionals
Self referrals accepted via telephone and email
Referrals accepted from GPs and other community agencies via post, fax and email
Peer Support
Linking people with treatment and support options
We walk alongside people role-modeling recovery, using our lived experience as a motivating factor.
We have used addiction services in the past, and will work with you to find the kind of support that best suits your needs.
We share our experience on how we have managed to break the cycle of addiction.
There are quite a variety of treatment programmes and support groups – who best to explain them than the people who have used them themselves. We offer hope and support in identifying your strengths to set and achieve your goals.
Groups You Can Access Now - Check out our week recovery & support groups
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SMART RECOVERY
Self-management, recovery therapy and goal setting.
12:30PM - 2:00PM
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
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THE PEER SUPPORT COLLECTIVE
Coffee catch up to connect with others and help build a network of resilience and support.
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Black Betty's Cafe
165 Madras St
Central City
For further information, contact:
Aaron 021 368 561
Coffee/tea provided with light snack.
SMART RECOVERY
Self-management, recovery therapy and goal setting.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
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SMART Recovery Family & Friends
A closed group to assist anyone who is affected by the addiction of someone close to them.
10:30AM - 12:00PM
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
Phone 03 338 4437
to book your place.
MINDFULNESS GROUP
Group focused on mindfulness & recovery.
1:00PM - 2:00PM
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
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CREATING CONNECTIONS
Come along and form healthy connections with others! We will provide hot drinks, biscuits, board games and other fun activities.
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Hautoa Room
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
For further information contact
Harley: 021 1957 819
Online SMART Group
Self-management and recovery training on AOD.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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WAKA HAUORA, CULTURE GROUP
Karakia, kai, waiata
12:30PM - 1:30PM
49 Carlyle Street
Sydenham, Christchurch
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Tinana (He Waka Tapu)
Tinana Community Gym provides free access to fitness options that may help towards better health outcomes for you, your whānau and the community.
facebook.com/groups/tinana or phone 0800 HE WAKA for details and sessions times.
Speed Freaks
Supporting recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.
facebook.com/speedfreakrunners or phone 021 2163675 for details and times.
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AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
For information on meeting please follow this link: https://aa.org.nz/meetings/?tsml-view=map
NA -Narcotics Anonymous
If using drugs is causing problems in your life NA can help. NA is made up of addicts who are helping each other recover from using drugs and make changes in their lives
For information on meeting please follow this link: https://nzna.org/meetings
Phone Helplines – supports:
The Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
METH HELP 0800 638 443
Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655
LifeLine 0800 543 354
Youth Helpline 0800 376 633
Supports for Whanau / Family of people with Alcohol or Drug Concerns
Support for whanau and friends of anyone suffering from a substance dependence or behavioural addiction. There is no requirement to have a loved one engaged with any of the services listed here before seeking support.
These are open support groups and other support options for Whanau/Families Promoting recovery through our community.
Contact: The Familial Trust
Phone: 03 9811-093
Email: info@famiialtrust.org
Website: www.familialtrust.org
Address: 6 Wilsons Road South, Christchurch 8022
Contact: He Waka Tapu
Free Phone: 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252)
Phone: 03 373 8150
Website: www.hewakatapu.org.nz
Address: 161 Pages Road, Christchurch 8061
Contact MHAPS
Phone: (03) 365-9479
Email: reception@mhaps.org.nz
Website: www.mentalhealthadvocacypeersupport.org
Address: 357 Madras Street (Beside The Heart
Foundation), Christchurch, Canterbury 8013
Contact Ashburton Community Alcohol & Drug Service
Phone: (03) 308 1270
Address: Ground Floor, Nurses' Hostel Building, Ashburton Hospital, Elizabeth Street, Ashburton, Canterbury 7700
Website: www.acads.co.nz/
Contact Methamphetamine Help Team
To self-refer, please contact the Meth Help Team on 0800 METH HELP (0800 638 443)
Website: www.odysseychch.org.nz/meth-help
