- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol,
Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support,
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
- Regions
Lakes,
Bay of Plenty
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki,
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral,
GP,
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This programme is available to youth and adolescents aged between the ages of 10-24 years who are exposed to or in the early stages of developing drug and alcohol problems.
Referrals can be made by whānau, schools, social workers and other health professionals.
Description
The Ahi Ora programme aims to reduce rangatahi substance abuse by focusing and supporting the strengths of individuals to reviatalise their wellbeing and resilience.
This programme is available to youth and adolescents aged between the ages of 10-24 years who are exposed to or in the early stages of developing drug and alcohol problems.
The programme provides awareness around substance abuse and draws inspiration from the legends of Maui. Participants will explore and learn to harness the positive energies within themselves to better identify who they are and where they want to be, creating an optimistic future for the individual.
Benefits: One on One Mentoring, Cultural Development, Personal Development, Drug and Alcohol Education