We offer two different food services;
Daily meal at our community dining room - Haeata, in HomeGround.
If you need a hot, nutritious meal you are welcome at Haeata. Haeata is open 8am to 11am, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You are also welcome to join in some of the activities in the Activities space – check out the posters along the laneway to see what is on.
Boxes of food that you can take home to cook - We work with three partner organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau to provide support with food across the region. See below to find out which organisation is closest to you. You must have a booking to receive a box of food at any location.
Ngā Whare Waatea Marae - Manukau Urban Māori Authority
If you are live in one of the following locations: Māngere, Ōtara, Ōtāhuhu, Mt Wellington, Flatbush, Royal Oak, Hillsborough, Papatoetoe and Manukau.
Call 0800 686 232 between 10am – 2pm, Mon to Fri, no walk-ins
Papakura Marae
Manurewa Marae
Only if you live in Manurewa
No walk-ins please
Online applications open from 9am Monday to Friday, using this form.
The form won’t work once the max limit is reached. It will become active again the following day.
Other Auckland locations: Auckland City Mission
Booking is required. No walk-ins please. Food needs to be collected at your booked time, from our site in Grafton. No deliveries.
We offer a range of health related services at HomeGround on Hobson Street.
If it’s a medical emergency please ring 111 now.
Our health clinic is based in HomeGround on Hobson Street. The clinic is open Monday - Saturday 8am - 4.30pm.
How to access
Anyone can register at our Health Clinic, and it is a walk up service (no appointments).
Address
140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4.30pm
Contact
09 303 9266
[email protected]
If you are struggling with addiction, we may be able to help you. We offer Auckland’s only residential, non-medical alcohol and drug detox centre. It’s a caring and guided environment where people looking to come off alcohol and drugs without medication, can do so in a safe, supportive environment. People usually stay for about two weeks. You can self-refer for the programme or be referred by a medical professional.
Our service is open every day of the year, and to anyone from the Auckland region over the age of 18. We provide:
If you want to know more about this service, speak with one of our Alcohol & Drug Community team on 09 303 3008. They are available between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, or email us on [email protected] to see how we may be able to help.
“The moment the doors of the lift opened on level 3, I felt at peace. They gently helped me return to a normal person’s routine. Pride in my appearance, a routine, and 3 awesome meals a day. Every interaction with the staff was a positive one. I felt cared for and safe.”
We also have a pharmacy in HomeGround, so you can pick up medication at the same time as visiting the doctor/nurse. The team here also offers additional health care services.
Address
140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central
Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
Saturday 8.30am to 11am
Sunday - Closed
Contact
09 951 5307
Emergency housing
The Ministry of Social Development can support you with your emergency housing need. Contact them on 0800 559 009 and speak to one of their staff about your situation. They can also refer you to our Residential Services.
If you are in Auckland and have nowhere safe to sleep tonight, you can call in to see us to request assistance with accommodation at 140 Hobson Street, between 10am and 2pm.
Residential Services
We have two central city buildings that offer a place to stay for up to three months, in a communal setting, with support afterwards too.
While you are there, lots of different services are offered to help you back on your feet. We can also assist you with permanent housing. If you would like to apply for a spot, call us on 09 303 9266.
