Whānau & Family Addiction Support Service

We are a support service for people with loved ones with substance use and addiction issues. Our community is being directly affected by the agonising, daily trauma of having an addicted loved one.

Brave Hearts NZ offers hope for a better future for families and their loved ones.

Happy 10th Birthday Brave Hearts!

Brave Hearts recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, recognising the founders, supporters and whānau who have been part of the journey. The event reflected on a decade of growth, shared memories, and the positive impact made in the lives of families affected by addiction.

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Join one of our in-person whānau support meetings:

Click on the "Our Services" and then "meetings" tab for details

November 2025 Cutting Edge

Our Brave Hearts team had the privilege of attending this year's Cutting Edge conference in Rotorua where over 900 addiction and mental health workers listened, learned and cried.
The kōrero was powerful and moving.

There are so many incredible humans doing beautiful work all around Aotearoa, most on a shoestring budget. We need support but most of all we need funding. The need is great sadly.
Here's to 2027, see you again in Ōtautahi.