Support Meetings

The benefit of attending group support meetings has been shown to empower the family which in turn can create a shift in the addicted family member so please try to get along to one of these - the opposite of addiction is connection.

Zoom Meetings -
Thursday 20 February 2025

Jim is an advocate with Kidz Need Dadz and coaches dads through separation, the family court process, and helps those dealing with family violence matters.
Jim has now been involved in Kidz Need Dadz for 20 years

Kidz Need Dadz

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AUCKLAND NORTH

11am, Saturday 1 February 2025

Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place

Pop in for a coffee and a chat with Amanda and Maggie. You will be welcomed into this safe space surrounded by others who can help. Group meetings are a wonderful place to connect and feel heard.

HAMILTON

7pm, Tuesday 4 February 2025

AOD Trust 28 Manning Street

Welcome to 2025!

Tonight, we have David Benton as our guest speaker. David will be presenting his "Understanding the Addicts Brain" slideshow. David is the retired Clinical Director at Hanmer Clinic and comes with a wealth of knowledge. All are welcome to join this meeting.

ROTORUA

7pm, Thursday 13 February 2025

Rotorua Library, Haupapa St Entrance

Tonight we have Chris Molloy as our guest speaker:

"I am in recovery (8 years), have lived experience and have been through the entire system, I now work to support others and their families to navigate pathways to wellness. I have my own mental health and addictions private practice, running groups, family counselling, one-to-one counselling and providing supervision for others in the sector and have just moved to Rotorua from Auckland."

https://100maorileaders.com/leaders/chris-ranui-molloy

TAURANGA

7pm, Monday 10 February 2025

Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road

Our first meeting of the year will be a group whānau meeting. This will give you time to check in share. Welcome to 2025.

CHRISTCHURCH

7pm, 12 February 2025

**CCS has moved! New meeting premises is 49 Carlyle Street, Sydenham

Go through the main gate or the small gate to the left and press the right-most buzzer of the two***

Lesley and Karen will facilitate our first meeting of the year. Your story can help someone else, and their story could help you. Come and connect with others, you are not alone on this journey.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

7pm, Wednesday 29 January 2025

1/52 Girven Road, Mount Maunganui

Ros and Shelly our experienced facilitators will host this group family support meeting. All are welcome

MANUKAU

6pm, Thursday 27 February 2025

CADS Addiction Services, 7 Ronwood Ave

James and Gayle will host this meeting, please join for a whānau group share.

In-person support meetings are invaluable, self-care is not selfish and taking care of your mental health is a priority. Our one-on-one toolkit sessions can be done by phone or Zoom.

We will talk you through a plan that best supports your whānau situation. Please get in contact to book a time or just to have a chat with someone who knows what it’s like.

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