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 21 August 7pm

Clay Kerr

"I help men with particular back grounds navigate the justice space. I support them through prison then place them into rehabilitation programs post release and support them in that space then prepare them for when they become independent - I role model to men that change is possible/ recovery is possible/ parenting is possible/ being in the community is possible/ being a productive member of society is possible even for violent recidivist offenders with drug filled backgrounds like myself is possible"

AUCKLAND NORTH SHORE

11am, Saturday 2 August 2025

Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place

Pop in for a coffee and a chat with Amanda and Maggie. Simon Kozak (one of our Board members) and Erin O'Neil (our Director) will be joining in to meet you this morning.

HAMILTON/ KIRIKIRIROA

7pm, Tuesday 5 August 2025

AOD Trust 28 Manning Street

Stephen King, the Executive Director of AOD Trust will be our guest speaker. Stephen brings many years' experience to this meeting, bring your questions and learn how this service can help you and your whānau.

AOD Trust provides supportive accommodation for people prior to or following completion of a residential treatment programme for their alcohol and/or drug issues.

AOD TRUST

ROTORUA

7pm, Thursday 14 August 2025

Rotorua Library, Haupapa St Entrance

Peter Bines ex-Police family harm is our guest speaker, Peter brings many years' experience within the Police force and his discussions are always so informative and helpful. This one is not to be missed. Our experienced facilitators Brigitte and Rebecca will welcome you into this space.

TAURANGA

7pm, Monday 11 August 2025

Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road

Kristi Harper from Corrections will be our guest speaker tonight. Kristi works as a Probation Officer and is focussed on case management of people serving community-based sentences and/or on Parole.

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

CHRISTCHURCH

7pm, Wednesday 13 August 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***

Julie Nelms from METH HELP is joining us as guest speaker. METH HELP is here for anyone experiencing a problem related to methamphetamine – those that use and those who have concerns regarding someone else’s use.

METH HELP

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

7pm,Wednesday 27 August

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 28 August

CADS 7 Ronwood Ave, Manukau

Josh Kemp from Higher Ground will be joining us tonight. Higher Ground support people on their journey of recovery from addiction, within the context of their overall wellbeing. They are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing quality programmes within a cohesive therapeutic and ethical framework.

HIGHER GROUND

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.