Support services for alcohol and drug dependency
Confidential support, recovery resources, and guidance for alcohol and drug issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences of strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. They offer counselling, meetings, support for families, and support in prisons. Helpline: 0800 229 6757
Al-Anon Family Groups NZ
Al-Anon helps families of alcoholics. They practice The Twelve Steps of AA, give comfort to families of alcoholics, and offer understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Freephone: 0508 425 266
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) – Auckland
CADS offer a range of free services, funded through the Waitemata District Health Board, to anybody in the Auckland region wanting to solve an alcohol or drug related question, issue or problem, or are concerned about or affected by someone else’s use. The confidential service aims to help reduce the harm caused by alcohol or drug use, and offers individual and group counselling and an intensive outpatient programme (CADS Mt Eden). Phone: 09 845-1818
Drug and Alcohol Helpline
This helpline is an information, referral and intervention service. The helpline aims to offer you free confidential information, insight and support on any problem, issue or query you have about your own or someone else’s drinking or drug taking. Phone: 0800 787 797
Narcotics Anonymous
NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a 12-step programme, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug free lifestyle.