Hiwa-i-te-rangi is a Southland service providing counselling and support to individuals (15-35 years) and whānau experiencing moderate to severe methamphetamine and other substance addiction issues. In addition to counselling, Hiwa-i-te-rangi offers a range of cultural resilient building activities, advocacy support, and we work collaboratively with police on education and restorative approaches.

We offer:

• One-on-one counselling
• Assessment, planning, interventions, harm minimisation
• On-referral to other agencies
• Access to peer support groups (including Aronui Art Therapy, Te Rongo Pai, Te Kore and Te Kore Puna Rua)
• Cultural resilience building activities (including Marae-based interventions, maara kai, kai ngahere, hikoi, hauora tinana, waka toi and waka ama)
• Education support for clients and impacted whānau
• Advocacy support
• Drop-in day programme

Our Treatment Philosophy

Supporting a return to pro-social activity and societal contribution. Wellbeing, independence, free of addiction.

Hiwa reflects the Te Pōhā Oranga model of operation, which recognises taking a holistic approach to recovery, wellness and independence.

The Pōhā is a preserving receptacle for the tītī. It takes a whānau to collect the resources for preserving the birds and a whānau to catch the tītī. This approach recognises that people are stronger and more resilient when getting the right support at the right time.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi endorses a therapeutic approach that engages the individual in experiential learning activities designed to build connection and resilience.

How to Refer

To refer email admin@kaitahu.maori.nz or contact 0800 925 242

Referrals can be made by Police, community health providers, social service agencies etc.

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