The Counties Manukau AOD Service Map details all AOD services available within Counties Manukau.  Many of the services are also available in other parts of the Auckland region. First published in July 2014 to help AOD service users and their whānau access the help they need, this version is a directory of services to support...

The AOD Provider Collaborative's service map to support young people access alcohol and other drug (AOD) and/or mental health services that best fit their needs was updated in winter 2018.    The Youth Service Map is a useful resource for anyone working with young people in Counties Manukau who may need help finding AOD or...

Cultural competency has been defined as “a set of congruent behaviours, attitudes and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enable effective interactions in cross-cultural situations” (Cross, Bazron, Dennis & Isaacs, 1989). The Organisational Cultural Competency tool (see link on right)...

Measuring an organisation’s cultural competency provides insight into how responsive services are to the different needs of people from diverse cultures. Organisational strengths can be maintained, and areas for further development can be identified. This information can therefore inform strategic planning for organisational...

The Counties Manukau Health AOD Action Plan (2009-2014) calls for proactive strategies to engage and re-engage consumers in their recovery journey. It also recommends the development of 'peer-led aftercare services' to enhance outcomes for people living with severe and/or complex AOD dependency. To explore these service priorities...