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 -
Tuesday 17 June 7pm
Edith Moore
Edith works for Ember Korowai Takitini, Edith is passionate about supporting people who experience emotional distress or harm from alcohol and other drugs, empowering them to find strength in their recovery journey. As someone in recovery she brings lived experience, advocacy, and a commitment to systemic change
AUCKLAND NORTH
11am, Saturday 7 June 025
Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place
Pop in for a coffee and a chat with Amanda and Maggie. You will be welcomed into this safe space surrounded by others who can help. Group meetings are a wonderful place to connect and feel heard.
HAMILTON
7pm, Tuesday 3 June 2025
AOD Trust 28 Manning Street
Pat is our lived experience facilitator. Come along and share, learn or listen in this supportive group.
AOD Trust in Hamilton provides supportive accommodation for people prior to or following completion of a residential treatment programme for their alcohol and/or drug issues.
ROTORUA
7pm, Thursday 12 June 2025
Rotorua Library, Haupapa St Entrance
Our guest tonight is from MANA ENHANCING STOP - Meretaka works as a Bail Support Coordinator and will be chatting about the mahi she does around supporting people while they transition. Brigitte and Rebecca will be hosting the meeting, come and have a cuppa – share your story or listen to others.
TAURANGA
7pm, Monday 9 June 2025
Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road
Glenn Shee from Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi will be our guest speaker, Glenn will chat about the mahi they do and how they can help your whānau.
Janet, Allan and Ros are our Tauranga facilitators and will warmly welcome you tonight. Join us for a group share and connection
CHRISTCHURCH
7pm, 11 June 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***
Lesley and Karen are our wonderful facilitators, join us for a cup of coffee, meet new people who understand your journey. Our groups are all about sharing and learning and empowering each other.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI
7pm, Wednesday 25 June
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 26 June
CADS 7 Ronwood Ave, Manukau
Join James and Gayle, our 2 experienced facilitators in a group whānau share. Speaker to be confirmed
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.
Our Services Brave Hearts Family addiction support
FREE PHONE: 0508 272 834
EMAIL: support@bravehearts.nz
Unit 1/52 Girven Road, Bayfair, Mount Maunganui
