Addiction

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life. AEA have several regular Zoom meetings each week to which all are welcome. Visit their website for further details and links to join their meetings.

Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Young people can come together in online meetings to:• Share experience, strength and hope with each other• Discuss their difficulties• Learn effective ways to cope with their problems• Encourage one another• Help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon programVisit their website or give them a call to find a group close to you.

The Alcohol and Drug Service provides a comprehensive range of consumer focussed, responsive community and inpatient alcohol and drug services, services for people with coexisting problems and for family/whanau affected by people with substance use problems. Alcohol and drug treatment services are provided in each area throughout Northland. Contact the Alcohol and Drug Service directly by calling (09) 470 2706 and asking to be put through to the Alcohol and Drug Services Duty Person who can help with information and referrals.

Call 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak with a trained counsellor. All calls are free and confidential. The Alcohol Drug Helpline provides friendly, non-judgmental, professional help and advice. If you are concerned about your own drinking or drug taking they can assist with information, insight and support.If you are a family/whanau member, friend or professional concerned about someone else they can help you develop strategies for yourself and the other person.• Maori Line 0800 787 798• Pasifika Line 0800 787 799• YOUTH service 0800 787 894

If drinking is a problem and you want to stop, AA can help.Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience , strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Asian Family Services is contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide free support for gamblers, family members and other people who are negatively affected by someone else’s problem gambling either in the past or at present. These services include one-on-one counselling services, couple counselling, group counselling and other social work services. Their services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages.

Brave Hearts NZ provide phone and online support for whanau with an addicted family member.

Family Drug Support Aotearoa is a New Zealand wide organisation set up to support family/whānau & friends impacted by the alcohol and other drug use of people they care about. They provide support via their:• Free helpline 0800 337 877• Website which has a lot of resources/information and webinars• 5-Step Family/Whanau Programme (low cost) – this is available from anywhere in New Zealand via Telehealth (Zoom). It is an individual counselling programme.

Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. They also offer a free text facility: text 8006.

The Debt Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. Their experienced financial counsellors are trained to work with you around gambling problems and gambling debt.

The Maori Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. They have professional Maori counsellors trained to help people who are affected by gambling. Their Kaupapa is to listen and support you and your whanau, in dealing with the effects of problem gambling.

The Pasifika Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. They have experienced counsellors who are part of the Pacific community and have a shared understanding of the Pacific culture.

The Youth Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. At Youth Gambling Helpline they have younger counsellors who can listen to you, and help you talk through any challenges you may be having with your own, or someone else's, gambling.

The Harm Reduction, Needle & Syringe Programme provides:• Free Needle Exchange • Safe disposal of used needles and syringes • A ‘Live Chat’ service via their website which is free, secure and confidential • Resources and information for people who inject drugs and professionals seeking information Visit their website to find the closest needle exchange outlet to you

He Tupua Waiora provides assessment, information and support to all pregnant women/parents of children under three years of age who are experiencing substance use issues.

Living Sober is a free online community and mutual aid network for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. This community is a place for anyone at any stage of their journey, from contemplation to action. It is a space to talk openly with one another, sharing their truths, trials and triumphs with alcohol. At Living Sober, you will find conversation, support and a range of resources with no judgement; just tolerance, understanding and kindness.

Mahitahi Hauora: Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service accept referrals via General Practice, Whānau & Providers. They are available for consultations and also provide virtual sessions for clients including children/young people, LGBTIQ+, older adults and service providers.

Mapu Maia works with families and communities to be healthy and resilient; free from gambling harm. They provide:• A holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective• Free, professional and confidential counselling services and education • Language support in English, Samoan and Tongan.

The Mental Health & Addictions Alcohol and Drug Service provides a range of consumer focussed, responsive community and inpatient alcohol and drug services, services for people with coexisting problems and for family/whānau affected by people with substance use problems. Alcohol and Drug treatment services are provided in each area in the context of the district based multidisciplinary Mental Health and Addiction Service.

The Meth Help Counselling Service is accessible via their free helpline (0800 METH HELP), Monday - Friday. Give them a call to talk confidentially about a meth or P related issue or problem. You can get:• Advice on how to be safer when using meth• Self-help material for people who use meth• A follow-up service where calls are arranged in advance at a time that suits• Brief but involved help with cutting down/stopping• Assistance with finding & getting treatment• Support to people waiting for face-to-face counselling• Support for whānau & friends of someone using meth