One for the Road
One for the Road is a group programme for repeat impaired drivers that is designed to support changes that avoid further drinking and driving.
How does One for the Road work?
One for the Road sounds like the last thing a repeat impaired driver needs, but this is a group therapy programme for drink/drug drivers. Our programme helps participants by looking at the issues that may be contributing to their behaviour.
Participants receive support from Harmony Pasifika’s facilitators and the other group members who share similar experiences and goals. Each group is contained in numbers to better support participants.
The aim of this group is to help people remain abstinent from drink/drug driving. One for the Road has shown good outcomes with only 7.5 percent of graduates (1 in 13 people) being reconvicted for drink driving over a three-year period following the programme, and a 20.2 percent reduction in re-offending.
Typically the group begins with an initial six hour workshop on day one followed by weekly sessions for approximately nine weeks. Upon completing the full programme, an individual will receive a certificate which they can present in court or to their referrer.
We also support graduates through the In Harmony Progress Group.
How do you join One for the Road?
People can join One for the Road by nominating themself or by being referred by lawyers, the court, probation services, alcohol and drug services, through an NZTA assessment, or by family members. A referral can be made by completing the form on this page or by phoning 09 636 3449.
One for the Road locations
There are three locations in Auckland and occasional locations outside of Auckland.
Auckland
| Onehunga | Onehunga Community Centre 83 Church Street, Onehunga |
| Manurewa | St Lukes Anglican Church 3 Russell Road, Manurewa |
| New Lynn | 4/3029 Great North Road New Lynn |
Outside of Auckland
Harmony Pasifika will adjust the format slightly when facilitating One for the Road outside of Auckland. It becomes a 20-hour programme run in four days over two weeks, with two consecutive days of six and four hours, followed by two five hour sessions at a later point.
One for the Road may be run at probation service centres, community venues, and alcohol and other drug service providers. If you’d like more information please call 09 636 3449.
One for the Road graduates
One of the things that makes the One for the Road programme effective, is that Harmony Pasifika continues to support graduates. The voluntary ‘In Harmony’ Progress Group takes place online. Contact us now for further details.
Make a referral
Please complete the following information to make a referral for One for the Road.