We want to see an Aotearoa New Zealand where “people, whānau and communities are connected and supported to live the lives they want; free from drug, alcohol and other addiction challenges.”

We know that people in recovery benefit from reconnecting with their family and friends, and from strengthening connections in their community.

We also know that supporting someone, whose life may be affected by challenges with substance use or other addictive behaviours, can sometimes feel really hard. 

We offer several programmes in Auckland and Northland that support whānau and family members develop coping skills, build resilience and improve relationships.  We also work across all our services and programmes in a whānau-inclusive way.

Whānau are integral to ongoing recovery and we see our role as supporting everyone to move forward positively together.

We welcome and encourage whānau to support you throughout the time you may be accessing Odyssey services, whether in a residential programme, in the community or in another setting.

Whānau may attend multi-family groups, participate in facilitated whānau meetings and family dinners, as well as graduation and other significant events. 

We also support you and your whānau during tangi and we provide support when your whānau are unwell.  We are here to support strong ties between our whai ora, their whānau, hapu, iwi and marae.