Our Alcohol and Other Drug Online Groups aim to help participants to develop knowledge and strategies around harm reduction, relapse prevention, wellbeing and more.
These online groups give attendees the opportunity participate and connect with others or remain anonymous if they choose.
- New participants are welcome any time
- No registration is needed - click the links below to join the Zoom meetings at the scheduled time
- Please note this is not a clinical service
Recovery 24/7
Mondays 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Do you want to reduce harm associated with alcohol and other drug use? This group aims to provide education on addiction and help attendees develop strategies for improved health and wellbeing.
Supported by CareNZ
Support for Whānau Impacted by Alcohol or Drugs
Tuesdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
This group is for anyone impacted by a loved one's use of alcohol and drugs to share and be heard. This online group offers peer support to empower and provide hope with an empathetic approach.
Facilitated by Familial Trust
Addiction Workforce Sharing Space
Wednesdays 1.00pm - 2.00pm
This is an opportunity for the developing and existing addictions consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) workforce to connect and to share the challenges and learnings that we come across in our work and will offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. Together we can develop our knowledge and skills through shared understanding and collective identity.
Join us for CHIME: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment.
Facilitated by Addiction Consumer Leadership Group
Family/Whānau Support
Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
This group is open to family/whānau members impacted by alcohol and other drug use of people they care about. It focuses on building resilience and coping strategies through information sharing, learning about available services and understanding the journey that family/whānau experience.
Facilitated by Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand
Peer Support Fridays
Fridays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
A peer-led discussion group to support each other in developing strategies and sharing experiences on staying safe around alcohol and other drugs.
Facilitated by Sharon Bennett
Please note: Groups are not held on public holidays.
Groups are coordinated by Marc Beecroft, Regional AOD Consumer Advisor.
Contact MHERC here for more information about these groups.
More online groups
See our Talk Time Online page for our current selection of online groups here.