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

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

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 Waioraexternal link

Community alcohol and drug services (CADS)

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

Go to information about CADS and their services.

Community alcohol and drug services

Downloads about CADS services and other information are also available.

Auckland mental health and addiction servicesexternal 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 Levelexternal link

New Zealand Drug Foundation

'Did you know?' has helpful facts about alcohol and other drugs to help support conversations with young people.

Did you know? — New Zealand Drug Foundationexternal 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 — Healthifyexternal link

New Zealand 'P' Pull

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

New Zealand 'P' Pull — Facebookexternal 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.

Trained staff will: