Mission Statement

The objectives of the Wairarapa Addiction Service Inc. are to:

  1. Provide an educational programme aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug abuse in the Wairarapa.
  2. Provide a counselling and information service to all those in the community affected by alcohol or by other drug addiction.

Values and Philosophy

  1. That all individuals have the ability to make changes within the context of family, community and spirituality.
  2. That the service will value and actively seek the perspective of service users in all operations.
  3. That the service will respect human differences, dignity and individuality.
  4. That the service will operate from principles of empowerment of the individual and community.
  5. That services will be provided by highest caliber staff through ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
  6. That the service will continuously innovate in response to local challenges and issuses.
  7. The organisation upholds the articles and principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

For more information about our mission statement, any other part of our services and policy or just for a chat, please feel free to either drop into us at 20 Victoria St, Masterton or contact us another way.