Help for whānau and friends Te āwhina i ngā whānau me ngā hoa
Resources and tools for people concerned for someone who may have a problem with alcohol or drug use.
On this page
Online resources
Amohia te Waoira
Amohia te Waiora provides information, advice, research and resources aimed at breaking the cycle of alcohol harm in Aotearoa.
Talking to someone about their drinking — Amohia te Waioraexternal link
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
CADS provide free treatment and support to whānau and support people.
Concerned about someone — CADSexternal link
The Level
The Level is for people who are concerned about how drugs are affecting their lives — whether it is because of their own use, or because someone close to them has a problem.
Finding support — The Levelexternal link
New Zealand Drug Foundation
'Did you know?' has helpful facts about alcohol and other drugs to help support conversations with young people.
Did you know? — New Zealand Drug Foundationexternal link
Kina Families and Addictions Trust
Kina provides information, support, and advice to help you stay sane and healthy, while dealing with your loved one’s alcohol or other drug use.
- You are not alone — Kinaexternal link
- Join a group — Vimeoexternal link
- Living well — Kinaexternal link
Healthify
Alcohol apps to help you monitor and lower your alcohol use.
Alcohol use apps — Healthifyexternal link
New Zealand 'P' Pull
A Facebook group offering support for problems with methamphetamine (meth, P).
Freephone, text or online chat
This service is for people who want someone to talk to and get confidential advice. It is provided by non-governmental organisations. This is a free service.
Trained staff will:
- ask you about the substances you use
- your concerns and desires for change
- suggest which treatment services may be helpful
- arrange an appointment with a specialist treatment service provider.
Contact the service directly using the freephone, text or web chat.
Healthline
Speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 0800 611 116external link
General alcohol drug helpline
- Call: 0800 787 797external link
- Text: 868external link
Alcohol Drug Helplineexternal link
Māori helpline
Kaupapa Māori support services.
- Call: 0800 787 798external link
- Text: 8681external link
Māori helpline — Alcohol Drug Helplineexternal link
Pasifika helpline
Pacific support services.external link
- Call: 0800 787 799external link
- Text: 8681external link
Pasifika helpline — Alcohol Drug Helplineexternal link
Youth helpline
Support for working through issues affecting young people.external link
- Call: 0800 787 984external link
- Text: 8681external link
Youth helpline — Alcohol Drug Helplineexternal link
Al-Anon
Hope and help for young people and adults who are friends and relatives of a problem drinker.