65 ALIVE - Seniors AOD Service
At a glance
- Name
- 65 ALIVE
- Category
- Support groups
- Address
- Odyssey House
98-100 Greers Road
Burnside
Christchurch 8053 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Mobile
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
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This community-based programme provides support for people aged 65 years and over who are concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs, to regain an improved quality of life.
Service Description
| This is a community-based service. We can offer a Comprehensive Assessment by registered professional staff and personalised treatment, based on individual needs and facilitate access to withdrawal services and treatment facilities if required. Case management is where we work cooperatively with other services that cater for the medical (including detox), psychiatric and the social/support needs of seniors. We offer education and support to assist change for affected seniors and their families/whanau, with the focus on wellbeing. Aftercare planning and follow-up, including referrals to support agencies. We provide linkage to older persons health specialist services. We undertake education and training to other services and interested community organisations. We are able to assist services, develop screening and treatment policy and supports. Self-referrals, service referrals via Christchurch Central Services (CCS). This is a free service. 3 two-hour facilitated process groups are provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (entry via case management). |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2025 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| North Canterbury Canterbury South Canterbury |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2025 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Apr 2024 |
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