Nova Trust

Who We Are

Nova Trust provides a range of residential addiction treatment and rehabilitation programmes in a rural setting on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Services include Nova Recovery, Nova STAR, and Nova Respite, supporting adults affected by alcohol and other drug dependence.
The Trust takes a holistic approach to treatment and reintegration, combining group work, outdoor activity, and intensive case management to help tāngata whai ora achieve sustained recovery.

Where We Are Based

Christchurch, Canterbury – rural setting on the outskirts of the city

Our Accommodation

• Nova Recovery: 28 regionally funded beds (including Respite)
• Nova STAR: 9 beds funded by the Ministry of Health, allocated by region
• Nova Respite: Short-term 2-bed facility

Duration of Stay

• Nova Recovery: 12 weeks
• Nova STAR: 56 days (+ possible additional 56 days if clinically indicated)
• Nova Respite: Up to 4 weeks

What We Offer

• Group sessions
• Health and wellbeing activities (“Natural High”)
• One-on-one case management
• Alcohol and Drug Cognitive Enhancement (ACE) and Cognitive Remediation programmes
• AA / NA sessions
• Family / whānau support
• Cultural support (Māori or Pasifika models)
• Help with work skills and outdoor employment pathways through Nova Fresh and Nova Natives social enterprises
• Support when leaving the programme (discharge and resettlement planning)
• Nursing, medical, and psychological care

How to Get in Touch

• Phone: +64 (03) 349 2053
• Email: admin@novatrust.org.nz
• Website: www.novatrust.org.nz
• Operating Hours: 8 am – 4 pm (Mon–Fri)

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