A number of organisations and agencies are involved in the campaign including:
Local services
Te Whatu Ora: coming together to support healthcare across the motu.
https://www.scdhb.health.nz/
Free mental wellbeing support is available to help you get back on track.
www.wellbeingsupport.health.nz
Supporting families to be safe, strong and connected.
Counselling, social work and programmes.
https://pssc.org.nz/family-works/
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
https://ymcasc.org.nz/
Multicultural Aoraki provides guidance, advice and support, helps connect people to services and can advocate for people with those agencies if needed.
https://multiculturalaoraki.org.nz/
Brief intervention service supporting youth mental health and wellbeing in South Canterbury.
https://www.adlnz.org.nz/
National services
A maori Health Provider offering a Marae based health clinic, youth & adult mental health services and tamariki ora for the Aoraki rohe.
https://www.aws.health.nz/
A free service for anyone 25 and under who needs the support of a counsellor.
Counsellors available for face to face or digital therapy all over NZ.
https://help.gumbootfriday.org.nz/
Healthpoint provides up-to-date information about healthcare providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/
Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand helps families, whānau, and friends support loved ones using alcohol or other drugs, focusing on rebuilding relationships and achieving positive outcomes.
https://www.fds.org.nz/
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.
https://aa.org.nz/
Al-Anon supports families of alcoholics through The Twelve Steps, offering comfort, understanding, and encouragement. We believe changed attitudes can support recovery from this family illness.
https://al-anon.org.nz/
Need support? Call their free, confidential alcohol and drug helpline anytime on 0800 787 797 available 24/7 with trained counsellors ready to help.
https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz/
Need support? Text or chat 1737 anytime for free, confidential help. They’re there 24/7 with resources to support your well-being.
https://www.1737.org.nz/
Here are some signs that you (or someone you know) may need help:
If you ticked 1 or more of the above, it might be time to make a change.
But don’t worry, the path to recovery is not one you have to take alone.
Need help? See below for where to get help and for staying on track tips.
Tips for staying on track
Well done on making the change to cut down or stop drinking or using drugs. The below video offers some tips and tricks to help you stay on track.
Medical service
Talk to your doctor or practice nurse. They can provide advice and support, including referrals to counselling and other services.
Local services
Kensington Inpatient Unit
Mental Health Brief Intervention Service (MHBIS):
National services
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
Depression Services
Medical Centre
Talk to your doctor or practice nurse. They can provide advice and support, including referrals to counselling and other services.
Local Services
Kensington Inpatient Unit
Mental Health Brief
Intervention Service (MHBIS)
Tips for staying on track
Well done on making the change to cut down or stop drinking or using drugs. The below video offers some tips and tricks to help you stay on track.
Medical service
Talk to your doctor or practice nurse. They can provide advice and support, including referrals to counselling and other services.
Local services
Kensington Inpatient Unit
Mental Health Brief Intervention Service (MHBIS):
National services
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
Depression Services
Medical Centre
Talk to your doctor or practice nurse. They can provide advice and support, including referrals to counselling and other services.
Local Services
Kensington Inpatient Unit
Mental Health Brief
Intervention Service (MHBIS)
