Joint trust venture for 'glue sniffers'

Tu Tangata, Issue 35, 1 April 1987, Page 16

Joint trust venture for 'glue sniffers'

Youngsters troubled by alcohol or drug dependence now have a ‘house mother and father’ in Wellington. A co-operative partnership between Te Niho Niho o Apopo Trust and Presbyterian Support Services has established a house in Berhampore and a residential programme for young people. According to statistics from the Alcohol and Drug Centre, Wellington, glue abuse has been increasing in Wellington in recent years for example 13 young people being seen regularly over a four month period. The home can take up to ten people

and presently houses four. The programme emphasises selfesteem to help the children understand and eventually eliminate the problems that lead to substance abuse. It provides opportunities for the young residents to learn to develop the social skills and attitudes needed in society. The partnership between the Trust and Presbyterian Social Services has meant a pooling of resources and expertise. The programme director is Faith Denny and she works with two tutors and a management team. Mike Woodward is the administrator of the residential centre.