17/06/2026
The South Dunedin Recvovery Cafe opens this Friday - a safe space for those needing company or just some time out.
South Dunedin, the kettle is officially on at Kokiri Training Centre.
We are thrilled to invite you to the opening of our brand-new Recovery Café in South Dunedin this coming Friday, 19 June.
If you’ve been looking for a space that is entirely free, relaxed and focused on genuine human connection, this is for you. Rooted in relationship, connection and hospitality, our Recovery Cafés are safe, comfortable drop-in environments run entirely by people with their own lived experience of mental distress or addiction challenges.
Following the Purposeful Peer Support Aotearoa framework, we don't use clinical labels, formal assessments or appointments. We are here to learn together, share a space and walk alongside one another as equals. Whether you want to have a kōrero, talk through a heavy patch or just sit quietly with a free hot drink, our doors are wide open.
With this new launch, we are proud to offer two safe connection points across Dunedin:
📍 Where: South Dunedin recovery café: Kokiri Training Centre
📅 When: Launching 19 June at 5.30pm, then open every Monday and Friday from 5.30pm to 10.00pm
📍 Where: North East Valley recovery café: The Valley Project
📅 When: Open every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 10.00pm and Saturday from 5.30pm to 10.00pm
There are no criteria to fulfil, no bookings required and no referrals needed. Just show up exactly as you are.
Find out more and check our hours at https://www.omhst.org.nz/cafe or flick our team an email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to welcome you in, pour you a cuppa and share a space together.
