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AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services)

Mental Health Service, Addiction, Problem gambling

Today

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

Our Mission Statement:
To support people with Addiction and/or Mental Health  by providing a safe and empowering environment through peer support.

Hei tautoko i nga tangata whai hauora hinengaro me nga tapiritanga ranei ma te whakarato i tetahi taiao haumaru, whakamana hoki ma te tautoko hoa

Staff

Staff provide a platform for people to connect with others who have faced similar challenges and offer empathy, understanding & practical advice based on their own experiences.
Confidentiality and Trust - Staff ensure your personal information & discussions are kept confidential.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Referral, No appointment required, Whānau bubbles, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Contact us, Walk in, Website / App, Home visit provider, Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free community drop-in centre for all -  inclusive of LGBTQIA 

Hours

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Outreach available - staff are availble to visit you at home.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), 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), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Peer Support Drop-In Centre

AMPSS101 is peer-led by staff who are non-judgemental and provide practical advice based on their own experiences. What we offer:, Free services - all ethnicities welcome, The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space, Individual wellbeing/relapse/goal plans, One-on-one advocacy support, Support you with appointments/assessments, Holistic approach, Chat groups -understanding our diagnosis, recovery - learning to reduce/live substance free, Peer led AOD accredited worker, Real Talk 101 - Weekly Peer led addiction support group, Outreach - we visit you at your home

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Training - mental health

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process
  • Self-referral hugely encouraged - no appointment required
    Family, whānau, friends, GP, Department of Corrections, Lawyers, Government Departments
    Anyone can refer.
Description
  • AMPSS101 is peer-led by staff who are non-judgemental and provide practical advice based on their own experiences.
    What we offer:
  • Free services - all ethnicities welcome
  • The centre is a non-violent, substance free, safe, non-clinical, non-judgemental space
  • Individual wellbeing/relapse/goal plans
  • One-on-one advocacy support 
  • Support you with appointments/assessments
  • Holistic approach
  • Chat groups -understanding our diagnosis, recovery - learning to reduce/live substance free 
  • Peer led AOD accredited worker
  • Real Talk 101 - Weekly Peer led addiction support group
  • Outreach - we visit you at your home

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone

Travel Directions

CBD - Timaru, 24A Church Street, Timaru. Opposite the Timaru Public Library

Public Transport

Community Bus Route - stops directly outside the centre.

Contact Details

24a Church Street, Timaru

South Canterbury

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Facebook: AMPSS TIMARU
Email: officeampss101@gmail.com

24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910

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Street Address

24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910

Postal Address

24a Church Street
Timaru
7910

This page was last updated at 10:10AM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services).