Interested in volunteering?

For more information and to register your expression of interest check out the volunteering for Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand section of our website. We can also come to your area and provide volunteer training when 5 or more participants wish to volunteer.

A map through the confusion for families/whanau.
HE WAKA EKE NOA: We’re all in this together
Living with or actively supporting someone we care about who has alcohol or other drug misuse, is often painful, frustrating and overwhelming. The most challenging part of this experience for many families/whanau is that it is so unpredictable.
The good...

Session 1 – Stages of Change and ‘Balance Pole’ – a preview of this can be viewed here

Session 2 – Effective Communication

Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information.

Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public. Bookings are essential.

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There are support meetings in some areas of New Zealand. Call our support line to see if there are support meetings in your area.

Non-religious, open meetings for family/whānau members affected by drugs and alcohol. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.