Support Meetings

The benefit of attending group support meetings has been shown to empower the family which in turn can create a shift in the addicted family member so please try to get along to one of these - the opposite of addiction is connection.

Zoom Meetings -
Thursday 18 September 7pm

Simon Kozak

Simon is well known in the Mental Health and Addicton sector, where he has been active for the past seven years. He leads marketing and communications for Ember Korowai Takitini, is the marketing lead for Equally Well NZ, and is the current editor of sector magazine Horizon.

Simon blends addictions lived experience with professional skills in a happy collision that informs his work in the sector

AUCKLAND NORTH SHORE

11am, Saturday 6 September 2025

Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place

Pop in for a coffee and a chat with Amanda and Maggie. Group support helps you feel less alone. You share, listen, and learn from others going through similar stuff. It’s a safe space to talk, get real, and build strength together.

HAMILTON/ KIRIKIRIROA

7pm, Tuesday 2 September 2025

AOD Trust 28 Manning Street

Our group whānau support meeting is held at AOD Trust 28 Manning Street. Pat our experienced facilitator is joined tonight by Erin for a group discussion, cup of coffee and connection. Our meetings are No judgment—just real stories, support, and a chance to breathe. It’s not about fixing everything overnight, but it’s a solid step toward feeling stronger and less alone

All are welcome.

ROTORUA

7pm, Thursday 11 September 2025

Rotorua Library, Haupapa St Entrance

Huia Clayton: From Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust (WACT) is a Corrections Team Leader

"Tiaki Tangata is delivered by a team of highly skilled facilitators with extensive expertise in supporting individuals to successfully reintegrate into the community.
Our services encompass the facilitation of violence prevention programs, collaboration with community probation services, and contributions as a member of the New Zealand Parole Board."

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust (WACT) Bay of Plenty

TAURANGA

7pm, Monday 8 September 2025

Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road

Tonight, we have Nick White from Bay of Plenty Addiction Services (BOPAS). This service provides treatment for drug or alcohol Addictions in Bay of Plenty.

Addictions - drug & alcohol programme types

Alcohol or drug helpline
Peer support (alcohol or drug)
Alcohol or drug counselling and support
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction)

Community medical detox
Hospital medical detox
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
Maternal alcohol & drug addiction

Opioid substitution treatment
Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction
Residential alcohol and drug treatment (rehabilitation)
Social detox

Janet, Allan and Ros are our Tauranga facilitators and will warmly welcome you tonight.

CHRISTCHURCH

7pm, Wednesday 10 September 2025

**CCS has moved! New meeting premises is 49 Carlyle Street, Sydenham

Go through the main gate or the small gate to the left and press the right-most buzzer of the two***

Thomas Hunter is our guest speaker tonight, Tom has spent his whole career in Human Services and has a background in paramedicine, youth, and disability services with a particular focus on Men's services. He currently works as a Service Manager for Odyssey House and oversees the Men's residential program, The Alcohol and Drug screening and assessment service for the Canterbury district court (ADAS), 65 Alive (A service for older adults living with addiction), and the MethHelp service. He has a passion for working with people, for people and enjoys finding new ways to improve services to better peoples lives.

Mens Residential at Odyssey

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

7pm,Wednesday 24 September 2025

1/52 Girven Road, Mount Maunganui

Ros and Shelly our experienced facilitators will host this group family support meeting. This friendly group is held at our offices, make a cuppa and join this safe space. All are welcome

MANUKAU

6pm, Thursday 25 September 2025

CADS 7 Ronwood Ave, Manukau

Elizabeth O'Driscoll is the Manager at the Auckland City Mission overseeing the Managed Withdrawal Services

"We offer Auckland’s only residential, non-medical alcohol and drug detoxification centre. It’s a caring and guided environment where people looking to come off alcohol and drugs without medication, can do so in a safe, supportive context. People usually stay for about two weeks. After their stay, we keep supporting the individual to continue with their positive lifestyle changes."

AUCKLAND CITY MISSION

In-person support meetings are invaluable, self-care is not selfish and taking care of your mental health is a priority. Our one-on-one toolkit sessions can be done by phone or Zoom.

We will talk you through a plan that best supports your whānau situation. Please get in contact to book a time or just to have a chat with someone who knows what it’s like.