Psy-Care Aotearoa

There are many other organisations doing great mahi in the drug harm reduction realm. Here are some of the resources we recommend and use.

Event Care Spaces
This is a brand new resource which provides guidance on setting up care spaces at events, as well as information for promoters and organisers working with care spaces. The guidance is specific to Aotearoa and was created by a working group of care team providers and harm reduction experts.

Know Your Stuff NZ
KYS are best known for providing safe and legal drug checking. Check out their website for their drug checking clinic dates and up-to-date information on what to be wary of in the Aotearoa scene, as well as more general harm reduction advice.

High Alert
High Alert send out notifications of substances being sold as something other than what they are, warning its subscribers what to look out for.

Harm Reduction Victoria
HRVic provides detailed information on all the most common substances. On the ‘Resources’ page, scroll down to the section titled ‘Substance Specific Brochures’.

The NZ Drug Foundation
A collection of news and resources, advice on supporting yourself or someone else through changing habits, as well as information about Aotearoa’s current drug policy.

The Level
The Level is an Aotearoa-specific harm reduction site, with its own substance information and overall advice on harm reduction, as well as where to find support for people who want to change their drug use habits.

Tripsit’s Mixing/Interaction Guide
This is a quick guide to drug interactions, best considered alongside the more detailed information in the other resources on this page.

Manatū Hauora/Ministry of Health
A database of services that will support someone who wants to change their habits around drug or alcohol use.