Community Action on Youth and Drugs
Background
| Objectives
| Current projects
| Useful resources
Useful resources
Odyssey House
Odyssey House goal is to reduce the harm to the individual, family and society
by reducing the long-term effects of addictions.
Stargate International
Stargate is a drug harm reduction R and D specialist providing industry, government and media liaison, who develop safer drug alternatives, and
nutritional pharmacotherapies aimed at restoration and rehabilitation of alcohol and drug users.
Ministry of Youth Development
The Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi. We encourage and assist the involvement of young people, aged between 12 and 24,
in the social, educational, economic and cultural development of New Zealand, both locally and nationally.
Procare
Community based healthcare provider. One of their focuses is on health promotion which aims to improve community capacity for people to have more
control over their health in relation to drug and alcohol activity.
Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation (SHORE)
SHORE and Whariki together are a multi disciplinary research group that has a strong strategic focus to its work. The research team has expertise in a number
of fields including alcohol and other drugs, Maori health research, effects of place on health, identity, youth mental health, nutrition and body image, and
housing.
Auckland City Youth Council
Leadership in the making, and providing council access to young people's views.
Youthline
We are a crew of over 800 people scattered throughout New Zealand who are trained to support young people as they make their way through the challenges of
life today. Some services, like face-to-face counselling and family therapy are only available in Auckland - contact your local Youthline centre if you'd like
to know what services they can offer you.
The Life Centre Trust
The Life Centre Trust (TLC Trust) is a charitable trust that exists to make life better for those in need within the New Zealand community.
Drug Proof Your Kids (DPYK)
How to Drug Proof Your Kids (DPYK) is a preventative education programme, run by Focus on the Family NZ, for parents. It is based on the premise that
when parents are informed, equipped and empowered they can substantially reduce the risk of drug and alcohol related harm among their children.
Community Alcohol and Drugs Services
When you are ready to change your alcohol and other drug use, or you are concerned about someone else, Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) Auckland
is here to help.
The New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety.
UpFm
UP FM is New Zealands biggest full spectrum dance music radio station, broadcasting in Auckland on 107.5 FM and on the internet. CAYAD Auckland Central
worked closely with UpFm to gain non - Alcohol and Drug sponsorship for their Solar Series music events.
Attitude
This site is crammed with tips for young people to handle their head: getting to know yourself, sorting problems, and handling emotions and relationships. The
attitude website is dedicated to the fact that anyone can create a great life.
Te Puni Kōkiri
Te Puni Kōkiri's work focuses on providing high quality policy advice to Government and other agencies. Recently it has also begun providing services to
assist Māori achieve their development aims.
