Today
10 Washington Way, Christchurch
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Description
The Rodger Wright Centre (RWC) is a not for profit, needle exchange organisation with a focus on harm reduction for people who inject drugs (PWID).
Staff
We are unique in as much as, all of the New Zealand Needle Exchanges are based on the concept of a peer service. This means that many of the staff and volunteers have either current or past lived experience of injecting drugs, which in turn allows you to access a service that has empathy and understanding from people who have often shared similar experiences.
How do I access this service?
Walk in
Website / App
Injecting and harm reduction equipment can be purchased from the NZNEP online shop at www.nznep.org.nz/shop
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
10 Washington Way, Christchurch
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
In addition to exchanging injection equipment, Needle Exchanges offer free help and advice to injecting drug users about health issues . You should bear in mind that advice or information given is not designed to replace that of health or legal professionals but is offered as a more user friendly, realistic and practical nature. Whilst none of the needle exchanges offer treatment for addiction problems they are able to give an overview of services available in various regions of the country. We can also help people find assistance that is most appropriate to them, from a range of community based services, such as detoxification and methadone through to more intensive residential based services.
In addition to exchanging injection equipment, Needle Exchanges offer free help and advice to injecting drug users about health issues . You should bear in mind that advice or information given is not designed to replace that of health or legal professionals but is offered as a more user friendly, realistic and practical nature. Whilst none of the needle exchanges offer treatment for addiction problems they are able to give an overview of services available in various regions of the country. We can also help people find assistance that is most appropriate to them, from a range of community based services, such as detoxification and methadone through to more intensive residential based services.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Description
In addition to exchanging injection equipment, Needle Exchanges offer free help and advice to injecting drug users about health issues . You should bear in mind that advice or information given is not designed to replace that of health or legal professionals but is offered as a more user friendly, realistic and practical nature.
Whilst none of the needle exchanges offer treatment for addiction problems they are able to give an overview of services available in various regions of the country. We can also help people find assistance that is most appropriate to them, from a range of community based services, such as detoxification and methadone through to more intensive residential based services.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Parking available.
Website
Contact Details
10 Washington Way, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 365 2293
Email
Website
10 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Street Address
10 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Postal Address
PO Box 22478
108 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 388 0726
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:38PM on August 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rodger Wright Centre.