Ember Puna Whakataa

Who We Are

Puna Whakataa is an alcohol and other drug respite and short-term treatment service based in South Auckland.
The service provides a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for people needing a short break from daily pressures related to substance use.
Delivered in partnership between Ember Korowai Takitini and The Salvation Army, the programme combines clinical and peer-led supports to help tāngata whai ora re-stabilise, reflect, and reconnect with their recovery pathways.

Where We Are Based

Manurewa, Auckland

Our Accommodation

• 10 beds for adults aged 18 – 65 years
• Single-person rooms in a unisex setting
• 24/7 staffed residential environment

Duration of Stay

• 14 days

What We Offer

• Group sessions (meeting others in recovery and building skills for recovery)
• One-on-one interventions with AOD practitioners and peer support workers
• Family / whānau engagement
• Cultural support (Māori and Pasifika models)
• Connection to community supports and pathways into longer-term residential treatment as needed
• Aftercare and follow-up to support a smooth transition home or to other services

How to Get in Touch

• Phone: 09 266 2702
• Email: stacey.tuaa@ember.org.nz
• Websites: Peer Led Services – Ember | Bridge Programme – The Salvation Army
• Operating Hours: 24 / 7

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