Mirror HQ Youth Addiction Service

Whakaata Tohu Tohu | Mirror HQ Youth Addiction Service provides alcohol and other drug services for young people aged between 12 and 25 years of age. As young people are often coping with a range of issues this team works from a co-existing problem enhanced approach. We have a diverse team of practitioners providing a range of evidence based and culturally responsive approaches to meet the diverse needs of the young people and whānau we work with.

This service is for young people who:

Have problematic to severe alcohol and/or other drug use / gaming / gambling / other addiction issues.
have substance use and a suspected mental health issue/s or mental health diagnosis
Would like to make changes in their lives.
Require support with detox or need managed withdrawal
Are affected by a family member who has alcohol and/or other drug use

Or are

a parent of a young person with problematic alcohol and drug use

The focus of this service is to help you:

Address alcohol and other drug related issues and reduce associated harm
Improve wellbeing and mental health
Take charge of your life
Clarify difficult situations, find new solutions and build skills
Improve your quality of life and increase confidence.

We offer:

Hope for young people and their families and whanau
Culturally affirming safe space for young people to explore identity and values.
1:1 support and counselling provided at onsite, home, school or in the community
Comprehensive case management in partnership with young people
Specialist psychiatric and psychological support
Peer support
School based interventions
Family inclusive practice and whānau therapy.
Educational and therapeutic groups
Referral and support to other services as required
Education and training to other professionals and organisations

If you would like to access our Mirror HQ service, we accept referrals from young people, their whānau or a professional.

Please use this referrals form.

Or feel free to contact us if you have an enquiry.