Te Whare o nga Puna Waiora
The House of Healing Waters
Our Vision
We help transform lives. Our leading therapeutic community provides whai ora with the most effective alcohol and other drug treatment programmes to become substance-free as a lifestyle.
Our Mission
We provide effective outpatient treatment to individuals and their whānau who are affected by alcohol and other drug dependencies. We facilitate recovery to achieve long-term abstinence and well-being, and we work to educate and de-stigmatise addiction in our community. We embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Learn more about our guiding principles and the practice of Ngā Takepū here.
A Place to Heal from Addiction
Hanmer Clinic Tauranga was established in November 1999 as an outpatient service of Hanmer Clinics NZ Ltd, which was based at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs. In 2003, we established our own Hanmer (BOP) Trust.
Our logo references the healing waters of Hanmer Springs, the healing work that goes on in our Clinic in Tauranga Moana with the new life that unfolds like the koru, and Te Whare Tapa Whā – the fullness of health restored in recovery.
A Holistic Approach
While we use the principles of the 12-Steps, the treatment programmes use a variety of treatment approaches based on the most recent evidence about what helps people to live a productive life free from drug and alcohol addiction.
We holistically approach treatment, working with mind, body, and spirit as components of a healthy life. In line with the 12-Steps, a programme for living alcohol and drug-free while having a satisfying and meaningful life, we know that treatment must also adequately address people’s needs, not just their addiction.
Our approach also utilises the Maori model of health, Te Whare Tapa Whā, where the balance of Taha Tinana (physical health), Taha Wairua (spiritual health), Taha Whānau (family health), and Taha Hinengaro (mental health) are all essential for wellness.
Referral Process
Potential clients/whaiora can contact us for further information or to self-refer. We also welcome enquiries by any agency, service, GP, or counsellor on behalf of clients/whaiora who may identify with alcohol or drug-related problems. Where our services do not suit a client’s needs, we determine appropriate treatment options or other resources and refer them as necessary.