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Alcohol and Other Drugs

Northland DHB’s Public Health Service carries out a range of regulatory and health promotion activities aiming to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm in the community. These include:

  • Public Health regulatory activity related to alcohol and other drugs
  • Involvement with policy development with council and other enforcement partners
  • Submissions and advocacy to central and local government on alcohol and drug issues
  • Encouraging community action to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harm
  • Promoting community awareness and knowledge about alcohol and other drug-related harm
  • Facilitating work-force development initiatives.

In conjunction with other agencies (including the Police, Fire, District Licensing Agency and District Councils) the Public Health Service works to reduce the health risks that might arise from the use of alcohol and other drugs.  Promotional activities are conducted across the Northland Region (Kaipara, Whangarei and the Far North).  Licensing activities are also carried out in the Kaipara area.

Current Initiatives
  • Ease up on the drink

  • Whānau Pack - Tools for families and parents with teenagers - A new 4th edition of the award-winning Whānau Pack is now available. Click here to download an electronic copy. If you would like to order free copies of the click here (don’t forget to include your name, postal address and the number of booklets you would like). 
  • Alcohol Drug Helpline referral pathways
  • ED alcohol data collection                                            
  • Far North Alcohol Team
  • Whangarei Alcohol Monitoring Group
  • Kaipara Alcohol Monitoring Group
  • Alcohol and Pregnancy - FASD
  • Northland Regional FASD Network
  • Northland Alcohol harm reduction strategy
Information and Resources
Need Help Now?

To talk to someone about your or someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, or for contacts of your local counsellor or treatment provider, phone the free (from mobile or landline) and confidential Alcohol Drug Helpline:

Ph: 0800 787 797 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Or visit the Alcohol and Drug Service Directory

In an Emergency dial 111

 

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