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AMPSS 101 (Addictions, Mental Health Peer Support Services)
24a Church Street, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone (03) 688 9454
Mobile 027 365 6039
Email ampss101@gmail.com
Facebook: AMPSS TIMARU
Email: officeampss101@gmail.com
Street Address
24A Church Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
24a Church Street
Timaru
7910
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
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 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), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
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
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
Helplines / e-mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Other addictions
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Mental health assessment and treatment, Mental health helpline, Other addictions counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Workforce 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.
https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/ampss-101-addictions-mental-health-peer-support/