We support individuals, groups, and have a supported accomodation whare for tangata whaiora who want to reduce harm and or stop the addiction of alcohol and drugs. A range of culturally related activities overseen by Kaumatua including an introduction to Maori beliefs, values and concepts, whakapapa, pepeha, waiata, karakia, raranga, waka ama and support in linking with Te Reo and Kapa Haka organisations.
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Services Offered
Mauri Ora Experience - Mauri Ora Experience is an intensive outpatient alcohol and drug day Experience which has rolling access throughout the year. The Experience operates from 7.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Sunday, with arranged activities and/or programme work during the evenings and weekend. There are currently 8 supported accommodation beds with priority on Experience participants from outside the Christchurch region. Mauri Ora Experience has a holistic focus which includes physical, psychological, family and spiritual wellbeing. Balance in these aspects creates a platform for fulfilling one's potential. The programme content will be delivered in a group setting and will include: * Alcohol and other drug information * Mood management * Assertive communication * Relationships and whanau wellbeing * Identity * Relapse prevention * Aftercare planning
Te Aratiatia - Te Aratiaia is for assessment and treatment planning for co-existing alcohol and drug and mental health related problems.
Takahi Te Taniwha - Relapse Prevention, Te Whare Tapa Wha (Life Balance), AOD Education, Spirituality and Addiction, Connection vs Addiction, Harm reduction, Healthy behaviours and informed decision making. Takahi Te Taniwha (Nights) is a 6 session brief intervention programme.
Motivational Enhancement - The Motivational Enhancement Programme provides brief alcohol and drug education whose intent is to evoke a degree of motivation to consider the possibility of addressing any alcohol & drug issues and consider change. This programme is primarily for those with probation sentence conditions.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples
Payment: Pro-bono
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