Te āwhina i ngā whānau me ngā hoa Help for whānau and friends

Resources and tools for people concerned for someone who may have a problem with alcohol or drug use.

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Online resources

Amohia te Waoira

Amohia te Waiora provides information, advice, research and resources aimed at breaking the cycle of alcohol harm in Aotearoa.

Talking to someone about their drinking — Amohia te Waiora (external link)

Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)

CADS provide free treatment and support to whānau and support people.

Concerned about someone — CADS (external link)

The Level

The Level is for people who are concerned about how drugs are affecting their lives — whether it is because of their own use, or because someone close to them has a problem.

Finding support — The Level (external link)

Kina Families and Addictions Trust

Kina provides information, support, and advice to help you stay sane and healthy, while dealing with your loved one’s alcohol or other drug use.

Healthify

Alcohol apps to help you monitor and lower your alcohol use.

Alcohol use apps — Healthify (external link)

New Zealand 'P' Pull

A Facebook group offering support for problems with methamphetamine (meth, P).

New Zealand 'P' Pull — Facebook (external link)

Freephone, text or online chat

This service is for people who want someone to talk to and get confidential advice. It is provided by non-governmental organisations. This is a free service.

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