Womens Residential Programme
He Kete Oranga o te Mana Wahine
What we do:
He Kete Oranga o te Mana Wahine (He Kete) is a 16-week residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service, run by Odyssey House Christchurch and Purapura Whetu Trust for women in the criminal justice system. Based on the concept of a ‘therapeutic community’ (Hapori Haumanu), all members of the community, staff and residents, work together with a single focus to provide the best possible environment to assist recovery from addiction, trauma and offending. We also stand alongside whānau, offering individualised support so families get the right help for them.
He Kete utilises group therapy and a holistic individualised treatment approach to support your recovery and wellbeing providing you with the tools to make and sustain positive changes. We focus on issues and challenges that are unique to wahine, leaving you with a deeper understanding of those issues and strategies to manage them. We work alongside your whānau and other relevant support agencies to help strengthen your connections back into the community.
When you leave He Kete, we also provide aftercare to help you apply what you’ve learnt, and offer practical support such as looking for accommodation, training and employment.
The process:
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Referrals can be made via Probation Officer, Prison Case Manager or online.
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You’ll firstly meet with a He Kete kaimahi, where you can ask questions to fully understand your commitment to the programme.
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If accepted, you will undertake a 4-month residential alcohol and other drug treatment programme (some wahine may stay longer if there is an identified need)
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Participate in group-based therapy with regular individual counselling sessions to develop an individualised treatment plan.
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Be eligible for a referral to Te Whare Waimaiiriri (post-programme supported accommodation).
You may be eligible if:
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You are 18 years old and over.
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On bail, eligible for parole, sentenced with leave to apply for home detention or sentenced to intensive supervision.
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Have an identified alcohol and other drug problem.
Toxicology Screens
To maintain community each safety, regular random and planned drug screens are conducted. If a positive drug screen is returned, this will be discussed with the resident and may result in discharge from the programme. This process helps to keep the programme safe and drug-free.
