Alcohol and drug support courses

Haere mai. Welcome to our alcohol and drug support courses – providing a safe space to think about your substance use, how it may be affecting you and your loved ones, and your goals for the future.

Alcohol and drug support courses

Haere mai. Welcome to our alcohol and drug support courses – providing a safe space to think about your substance use, how it may be affecting you and your loved ones, and your goals for the future.

We offer three FREE online courses for different stages you may be at in your journey of making changes to your substance use.

Read more about each of the courses on offer…

Thinking About Change

Are you concerned about your alcohol and/or drug use but unsure if you need to make or want to make changes?

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Taking Action

Are you ready to change the way you use alcohol and/or drugs but not sure where to start or want help keeping up with changes you’ve already made?

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Getting Back on Track

Have you made changes to your alcohol and/or drug use before but find yourself struggling to keep them up?

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Guided by real people, with real stories of change and recovery

Each course includes stories from people who understand what you're going through. They share their stories of change and recovery to help guide you on your journey.

Meet your Lived Experience guides
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How do I know which course is right for me?

We can help! Read the statements below and select the one that best fits where you’re at right now with your substance use. Based on your selection, we’ll provide guidance on the course that might be most suitable for you.



What to expect from the courses…

1 Engaging Lessons
Learn skills and explore helpful information through illustrated lessons featuring animated videos and real stories shared through video interviews.
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2 Interactive worksheets
Use short, interactive worksheets to help you reflect on what you’ve learnt and how it may apply to your life.
3 Extra resources
Including additional activities and information you can download and complete between lessons.
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4 Track your progress
Keep track of your progress and see how the course is helping you by answering a few questions at the start of your course and along the way.

This is good stuff. But I think I need to talk to someone.

If you think it would help to talk to someone right away about your alcohol and/or drug use, call the Alcohol Drug Helpline free on 0800 787 797 or text 8681 any time, 24 hours a day, to speak with a trained counsellor.

We understand online courses aren't for everyone. If you'd prefer to get help another way, check out this list of services, community groups, and helplines here. These services are there to help, so reach out if you need to.

Please be aware that we are not a monitored service, and cannot provide urgent support. If you need urgent help, dial 111 – or contact one of these other services for help.  

Special thanks to Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand for funding the development of these courses and to the dedicated group of people of Lived Experience experts and healthcare professionals for their guidance and support.