ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG
​(AOD) COUNSELLING

Are you worried about your drinking? Do you, a family member, work colleague, friend or someone you know have an alcohol or other drug addiction problem?
We can help.

We offer one on one counselling, one on one education, group workshops on occasion, or one off presentations. This service is available free of charge to anyone living the Gore and districts – from Lumsden to Tokonui to Tapanui to Clinton and everywhere in between.
We offer:

Screening for AOD problems
One on one counselling, at the centre, at our local Te Iho Marae, or by phone.
One on one education about drugs and their effects.
Brief assessments.
Comprehensive assessments.
Individual treatment plans.
Relapse prevention plans.
Harm minimising strategies.
Use reduction strategies.
AOD education and/or therapy groups.
Presentations to workplaces, community groups, schools and other organisations

  • How do I register / enrol?
    Any person can refer to our AOD service. You can come in to our centre or ring us. Or your friends, family, GP, work mates, or any one else can refer you if you give your permission for them to do so.
  • What happens next?
    An AOD counsellor will ring or write a letter to make the first appointment. During the first appointment, you will both discuss what you want from the counselling and how it will work.
  • What can I expect?
    Confidentiality
    Experienced and professional counsellors
    Service delivered in a timely and efficient manner
    Appropriate interventions to your needs and situation
    Education, information and advice
    Referral to other more specialist AOD treatment service, e.g. detoxification, residential rehabilitiation programme.
  • Is there a cost?
    Our AOD counselling service is free of charge as we are funded by the Southern DHB
  • How do I know this is a quality and legitimate service?
    Our AOD service is audited by the Ministry of Health. Registration with DAPAANZ and external supervision for each counsellor is compulsary. These are some of the ways we ensure we deliver a high quality service from professional staff​.

Location and Hours

Gore Counselling Centre
13 Traford St, Gore
8:30 am - 5:00 Monday - Thursday

Phone

03 208 5366

Email

office@gorecounsellingcentre.com

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