What we do:
Te Whare Waimairiiri (Te Whare) is an 8-bed supported accommodation unit located in the north-west of Christchurch, run in partnership by Odyssey House Christchurch and Purapura Whetu Trust. We provide wrap-around support for wahine who have either previous or present involvement with the criminal justice system and who have completed either a community or prison-based residential treatment programme. We act as a stepping stone from treatment to community, focusing on relapse prevention, providing supported accommodation for up to 16 weeks. We also offer support for whanau, which is individualised to each family member’s needs.
We know that leaving a treatment programme or prison can cause anxiety. Te Whare provides wahine a safe and supportive environment to navigatinge change while remaining abstinent from substances.
The process:
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Referrals can be made via Probation Officer, Prison Case Manager or on-line.
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You’ll have a meeting with a Te Whare staff member where you can ask questions to fully understand the expectations of the service.
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If accepted, you will be offered an admission date.
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You will have your own room and be responsible for all of your own personal items.
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You will have an allocated aftercare worker who will help you to develop a 30 hour timetable that you will need to follow and will support you to find accommodation and employment.
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We welcome whanau involvement and children up to the age of 13 are allowed to stay overnight with prior approval.
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All visitors coming on site need to be pre-approved to maintain the safety of the whare.
You may be eligible to reside at Te Whare if:
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You are 18 years old or over.
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Have current or previous (up to 3 years ago) involvement in the justice system.
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Have successfully completed a residential, moderate or high prison-based alcohol and other drug treatment programme.
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Are willing to commit to a 30 hour timetable based on treatment group, study, employment or volunteering.
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We accept wahine on electronically monitored bail and other sentencing conditions provided that they can fully participate in the programme.
