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.
AUCKLAND NORTH SHORE
Saturday, 5 September 2026 11am
Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place
Welcome back, Amanda and Maggie are looking forward to catching up, sharing a cuppa and a chat. All welcome, please arrive 15 mins earlier if you would like to order food/drinks.
HAMILTON/ KIRIKIRIROA
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 7pm
AOD Trust 28 Manning Street
Pat and Brit will welcome you tonight, join us as we hear from Tureza Turinui. Tureza is a Recovery Support Worker with Ember Korowai Takitini and a person with lived experience of addiction and recovery. Drawing on both her personal journey and professional practice, she will share her insights into the impact addiction has on families and whānau."
Our Hamilton whānau support meeting offers a gentle, welcoming space to connect with others walking similar paths. It’s a place to share openly, feel supported, and find strength in community. Everyone is invited to come along and be part of the kōrero.
Please arrive early if you want to make tea or coffee so we can start promptly at 7pm.
WELLINGTON
Monday, 7 September 2026 6pm
NEW VENUE - Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave
Join us in our new venue which is hopefully more central. Our guest speakers, Blain and Justine from Red Door Recovery, will have a straight‑up kōrero about what’s really happening with youth substance use across Aotearoa — what they are seeing, why many young people aren’t reaching out for help, and the tough truths parents need to hear. It will be an open, organic session with plenty of time for Q&A, where the real conversations take place. They look forward to a meeting of sharing, connecting and creating our new community.
Shelly, Alison and Jane will be your facilitators.
Please be seated to start at 6.15pm.
TAURANGA
Monday, 14 September 2026 7pm
Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road
Ros, Janet and Alan will facilitate this meeting. Join us for supportive kōrero, shared strength, and a sense of community that helps lighten the load. Everyone is welcome to come along.
CHRISTCHURCH
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 7pm
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***
Our Christchurch whānau support meeting offers a calm, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the journey. Join Lesley and Karen, come along for kōrero, support, and a sense of community that helps lighten the load. Everyone is welcome.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 7pm
The Mount Club, Kawaka street: Mount Maunganui
Our whānau support group allows you to connect with others who really understand your journey, our facilitators Ros and Shelley will welcome you to the space which is open for sharing and connecting. Come and have a cuppa and practice some self-care.
AUCKLAND -MANUKAU
Thursday, 24 September 2026 6pm -
7 Ronwood Avenue Manukau CADS
Group meeting tonight alongside James and Gayle, our experienced facilitators. Come along and share your stories, get support and find connection.
Rotorua
Cancelled for now
In-person support meetings offer a powerful space for healing, connection, and shared strength.
Here’s why they matter:
Real Connection
Being face-to-face helps build trust and genuine relationships.
You feel seen, heard, and understood in ways that go beyond words.
Shared Wisdom
Everyone brings their own experiences—listening and sharing helps us learn from each other.
You might hear something that shifts your perspective or gives you hope.
Safe Space to Be Yourself
No judgment, just support.
You can speak freely, cry, laugh, or just sit quietly—whatever you need.
Encouragement and Accountability
Regular meetings help you stay grounded and remind you that you’re not alone.
Others can gently encourage you when things feel tough.
Whether you’re supporting a loved one, or just needing a place to breathe—in-person support meetings remind us that healing happens in relationship. You don’t have to do it alone.
You can always book a Toolkit session: 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


