Our Residential Programme is designed to help tāne living with addiction and a connection to the criminal justice system make positive changes in their lives.

If you or someone you know is living with addiction issues, criminal thinking and behaviour, and is ready for a fresh start, our therapeutic community may be the answer.

Our year-long, live-in programme includes four stages, with a weekly schedule that includes therapy, education, work, and cultural activities.

We believe that everyone has the capacity for change, and our experienced staff are committed to helping individuals achieve their goals. Referrals are welcome from anyone, so please get in touch to find out more about our programme and how we can support you.

Who is the Residential Programme for?

Tāne living with addiction past/or present and a connection with the criminal justice system wanting to make a change to their life.

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Our programme provides a long-term residential experience of 12 months, which includes:

Professional Group Therapy

Recreational Experiences

Work Skills & Training

Lifestyle Skills

Organisation & Motivation Skills

Strong Cultural Commitment

We Will Provide:

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Professional and friendly help in a respectful environment.

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Quality food and a comfortable living environment for you.

Our Expectations

Honesty

Motivation

Responsibility

Commitment

Hard Work

The Referral Process:

1

The first stage is to contact us and fill in our Pre-Entry Form.

We welcome referrals by all means, including self referral, whānau referral, your lawyer, probation officer, case manager, etc.

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2

After we have received your completed Pre-Entry forms, we will review these and be in touch.

We will also request reports you have allowed us access to on your consent form.

3

We will then arrange a phone call or visit with you if you are in Otago Corrections Facility as a starting point.

From there this may progress to an assessment which can be completed by phone or face-to-face if you are in the Dunedin area.

We’re here to help. If you’re interested in our programmes or know someone who could use our support, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or to make a referral.

If you or someone you know requires ongoing support, our Aftercare service is here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more information.

For further information about any of our additional programmes, please contact Moana House directly on (03) 477 0842 or email info@moanahouse.org.nz