We are a peer-based organisation, committed to a health and human rights-based service approach for people who use drugs
DISC Trust Services: Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing in Te Waipounamu (South Island)
Hello! If you need your drugs checked, clean equipment, or peace of mind about Hepatitis C, you’re in the right place. We offer free, confidential support and a range of health services across Te Waipounamu. See what we provide below:
We’re one of three licensed drug-checking providers in Aotearoa and the only one offering continuous services in the South Island. Our drug-checking services are available in:
In the past 15 months, we’ve checked 2,579 drug samples. If this is your first time using drug-checking, you’re not alone—50% of people we help are new to the service.
We operate seven needle exchanges across Te Waipounamu:
Whakatu (Nelson)
Ōtautahi (Christchurch and New Brighton)
Hakatere (Ashburton)
Timaru
Ōtepoti (Dunedin)
Murihiku (Invercargill)
We also have a mobile needle exchange and health service operating in Te Tai Poutini, making our services even more accessible.
[Click here to find your nearest location]
Additionally, our national pharmacy needle exchange program includes 200 pharmacies across Aotearoa, with alternative providers, including Hauora Māori services.
Your health and well-being are our priority. We provide a variety of health services across Te Waipounamu, including:
We’re here to support people who inject or use drugs, advocating for harm reduction and providing a trusted, non-judgmental front door to services.
Ready to get support? Click below for free, confidential help.
INSHU 2024
October 2, 2024
Drug Checking
INSHU 2024
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GP & Nurse Practitioner service
August 29, 2024
GP Service
GP & Nurse Practitioner service
GP & Nurse Practitioner service
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Te Waipounamu Mobile Service
August 29, 2024
Hep C Testing
Te Waipounamu Mobile Service
Mobile peer-led Hep C testing and treatment service that operates across Te Waipounamu
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Drug Checking
August 29, 2024
Drug Checking
Drug Checking
Drug Checking
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Needle Exchange
August 29, 2024
Needle Exchange
Needle Exchange
Needle Exchange
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Hep C testing
August 29, 2024
Hep C Testing
Hep C testing
Hep C testing
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Media
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Locations
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Our People
August 21, 2024
Our People
Meet the team
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Harm Reduction
August 12, 2024
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction
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Useful Links
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Services
August 12, 2024
Hep C Testing
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Needle Exchange
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Needle and syringe programmes are an important harm reduction intervention. In New Zealand they are commonly known as needle exchange programmes. People who are injecting drugs can access needles, syringes and other equipment to support safe injecting practice and reduce risk of health related complications.
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