Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust
About Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust
Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust, also known as Higher Ground Papa Taumata, is an established Auckland addiction treatment provider supporting adults affected by severe alcohol and drug dependence. Founded in 1984, the charitable trust offers an intensive 18-week residential programme alongside outpatient support and continuing care. Treatment is grounded in a therapeutic community model, where residents participate in a structured daily routine and support one another as they develop practical recovery skills. The programme combines evidence-based therapies with 12-Step principles, individual responsibility, relapse prevention and the Te Whare Tapa WhÄ model of wellbeing. Higher Ground places strong emphasis on connection, cultural identity and whÄnau participation. Tikanga MÄori is woven into treatment through practices such as karakia, waiata, kapa haka and te reo MÄori, while family therapy and facilitated whÄnau groups help loved ones understand addiction and take part in the healing process. Located on Te AtatÅ« Peninsula, the residential community provides gardens, walking areas and shared recreation spaces in a setting that balances structure with compassion. Residents can access individual and group counselling, AA and NA meetings, and ongoing community-based assistance as they prepare to return to everyday life.
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Individual Recovery Counselling
One-to-one sessions give residents a confidential setting to explore substance use, personal challenges and individual recovery goals with a qualified team member.
Therapeutic Group Sessions
Facilitated group therapy encourages honest communication, accountability and mutual support within Higher Groundās therapeutic community.
WhÄnau and Family Therapy
Family counselling and facilitated whÄnau groups help loved ones understand addiction, improve communication and participate constructively in recovery.
Reviews from Guests
I was privileged to attend this facility twice. 2007 & 2008. I will never forget the help + support I received from all the wonderful staff there. Thank-you Jane, Shannon, Lisa, James, Cathy, & Both Johnny's. You all made a big difference in my life. Thanks again.
My friends came out from this place and they became more positive people to hang around with now I'm so happy for them to have make the move to go to Higher Ground and came outside to be better citizens of the community I recommend anyone else that wants to take up the challenges and make A more respectable person within their lives and community or you want a good future to go to Higher Ground is the best place to go to I thank all the staff members there for all that they do that's why I give you guys 5 stars.šš„°š
Tena koutou katoa, ko Stacee-Jaye ahau he tangata taru kino me inu waipiro kaiwarawara ahau. He paetahi nui ahau o Te Papa Taumata. I came into Papa Taumata with an aspiration to work the programme and I had reserved motives of doing it my way, I realised it got lonely for me at the point after I was flying under the radar, holding negative power in the house, not holding my peers accountable, and behaving as if anti-social behaviour wasn't going to have an impact in all aspects of my recovery. It was a timely experience learning new ways to do everything all over again literally from scratch, I took risks I never thought would be hard to manage with control issues, vulnerability, boundaries, relationships in general, trust, and honesty. By the time I graduated I had being dreading my last month leading up to the end of it, fear of discharge, fear of failure. I'm grateful to all the staff of Papa Taumata for their forceful efforts that have changed my behaviour and attitude towards a different life moving forward. Nga mihi Stacee-Jaye.
14 years ago I graduated from HG!!! 14 years later I am a very grateful Recovering Alcoholic Addict!!! THANK YOU MY HIGHER POWER , HG , Brother's & Sister's in recovery in for the 1st time or time later for being that miracle!!! YOU ARE WORTH A GREAT LIFEš„³š„³š„³
From what I have experienced visiting to see a family member in treatment there it is a very well run program. It is very strict and that is just what is needed. So far it is being a very effective program. Its not the easiest program but it is probably the best one around.
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Admissions and Residential Programme FAQs
Helpful information for prospective residents and whÄnau considering treatment at Higher Ground Papa Taumata.
While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $185 NZD/week.