Programme Timetable
Early Recovery Group
Thursday mornings
10.00am – 11.30am
Continuing Care Groups
Tuesday Evenings: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday Mornings: 10.00am – 12 noon
Intensive 8 week Programme
Tuesday & Thursday mornings: 10.00am – 12 noon
Tuesday & Thursday evenings: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Family / Whanau Programme
First Thursday of every month
6.00pm – 8.00pm

Programme Organisation
All our programmes follow a similar format. There is an education and discussion session in the first hour which is designed to enable people to understand the process of addiction, and the steps of recovery.
This leads into “group therapy”, which in the initial stages is a chance for people to discuss how early recovery is affecting them. The shared experience of struggles and coping is an important part of the process.
The Early Recovery Group covers 10 modules specific to achieving initial abstinence and beginning the recovery journey.
The Eight week “Intensive” Programme has 16 modules on topics useful for establishing a solid basis of recovery.
The Continuing Care Programme runs over a two year cycle and covers many aspects of achieving and maintaining an ongoing recovery lifestyle.
Education and Training
Sessions address the medical, social and behavioural aspects of alcohol and drug dependency. The impact of addiction on clients’ and their families’ lives is discussed and understood.
Family / Whanau Group Programme
Hanmer Clinic recognises that addiction profoundly affects families and Significant Others and provides a Family/Whanau Evening. This is held on the first Thursday of every month, from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Family members (especially of clients attending Hanmer Clinic) are welcome to attend any, or all of the sessions.
Continuing Care
Addiction is often a chronic and relapsing condition, and so Continuing Care is a vital factor in the long-term success of recovery. Clients are encouraged to attend Continuing Care for at lease two years, and/or attend 12 Step meetings. Research shows this offers the best recovery outcomes.
Individual and Group Counselling
Therapy takes place mainly in small groups and individual counselling is arranged as required.
Medical Services
Hanmer Clinic Tauranga works closely with doctors experienced in alcohol and drug issues located in the area who are available for client consultation. The Clinic personnel are available to assist General Medical Practitioners supervising home detoxification. Detoxification beds are not available at Hanmer Clinic.
Costs
Participation in the Recovery Programmes is free, and funded by the BOP District Health Board.
Our Programmes
+ Comprehensive Assessment and individual treatment and recovery plans
Comprehensive Assessment and individual treatment and recovery plans
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Community / social support (AOD) |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, corrections |
Hanmer Clinic provides comprehensive assessment and individual treatment and recovery plans.
+ Medical Management & Detoxification
Medical Management & Detoxification
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Community (medical detox) |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, corrections |
Hanmer Clinic can assist with medical management in conjunction with a client’s physician.
+ Early Recovery Programme
Early Recovery Programme
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Social detox |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, corrections |
Early Recovery Programmes help people achieve abstinence and stability before entering Intensive Treatment.
+ Intensive Outpatient Programme
Intensive Outpatient Programme
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Community / social support (AOD) |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, corrections |
Our Intensive Outpatient Programmes are specifically designed for employed people and those with daily commitments who would find it difficult to attend a residential treatment programme and who can achieve stability in their home setting.
+ Continuing Care Programme
Continuing Care Programme
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Community / social support (AOD) |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | For individuals who have completed the intensive Outpatient Programme. |
This programme provides continuing support for individuals after they have completed the eight week Intensive Outpatient Programme.
+ Specialist Programmes
Specialist Programmes
Programme Areas | Addictions – drug & alcohol |
Programme Type | Co-existing problems – mental health & addictions |
Regions | Bay of Plenty |
Age Groups | Adult, Older Adult |
Referral Types | For individuals who have completed the intensive Outpatient Programme. |
This programme provides continuing support for individuals after they have completed the eight week Intensive Outpatient Programme.