Te Whatu Ora – Timatanga Hou

Who We Are

Timatanga Hou is a planned-admission detoxification unit that specialises in providing a safe and supportive environment for people withdrawing from substances of addiction.
The service delivers both social and/or medical detoxification for adults and supports each person through a recovery-focused process with clinical, cultural, and whānau involvement.

Where We Are Based

Dargaville, serving the wider Northland region

Our Accommodation

• 8 adult beds (unisex)
• 24/7 staffed unit

Duration of Stay

• Typical length of stay: 2 weeks

What We Offer

• Group sessions (two per day including skills-based and peer-led workshops, AA/NA)
• One-on-one support
• Family / whānau inclusion (approved visits and involvement in planning)
• Cultural support (Takawaenga available via referral and leads a group in the unit)
• Registered and enrolled nurses and health care assistants on each shift
• Help with work skills or study
• Aftercare – recovery transition planning and discharge meeting with chosen supports

How to Get in Touch

• Email: Nl-Timatangahou-Detoxunitdargaville@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
• Phone: 09 439 3330 ext. 65036
• Operating Hours: 24/7