Geoff Howard
Manager & Senior Practitioner
Qualifications
Bachelor of alcohol and drug studies
Cert in alcohol and drug youth work
Certificate in gambling and impulse control disorders
Member of NZCCA
Experience
Geoff has worked for Drug-Arm Christchurch in the capacity of Manager since 2002. Geoff has been directly involved in the development and implementation of specialised interventions for youth and adults experiencing difficulties with drug and alcohol.
Geoff has also worked extensively within the Youth Justice, CYFS & Corrections Systems to develop and deliver therapeutic drug and alcohol groups and individual counselling.
He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Contact: geoff@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9925
Bachelor of alcohol and drug studies
Cert in alcohol and drug youth work
Certificate in gambling and impulse control disorders
Member of NZCCA
Experience
Geoff has worked for Drug-Arm Christchurch in the capacity of Manager since 2002. Geoff has been directly involved in the development and implementation of specialised interventions for youth and adults experiencing difficulties with drug and alcohol.
Geoff has also worked extensively within the Youth Justice, CYFS & Corrections Systems to develop and deliver therapeutic drug and alcohol groups and individual counselling.
He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Contact: geoff@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9925
Lis Rate-Smith
Alcohol and Drug Practitioner
Qualifications
Bachelor of alcohol and drug studies
Certificate in fine art
Diploma in fine art
Member of DAPAANZ
Experience
Lis first worked with Drug-ARM while on clinical placement in 2012. We were very impressed with her work and passion for the people we serve and were delighted to be able to have her join our staff team at the beginning of 2014.
Lis works in a clinical role with both youth and adults within the Justice & Corrections system, residential programmes and in community settings. A particular area of interest and specialty for Lis is creative therapies and she facilitates Drug-ARMs Art-East studio space.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contact: lis@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9922
Bachelor of alcohol and drug studies
Certificate in fine art
Diploma in fine art
Member of DAPAANZ
Experience
Lis first worked with Drug-ARM while on clinical placement in 2012. We were very impressed with her work and passion for the people we serve and were delighted to be able to have her join our staff team at the beginning of 2014.
Lis works in a clinical role with both youth and adults within the Justice & Corrections system, residential programmes and in community settings. A particular area of interest and specialty for Lis is creative therapies and she facilitates Drug-ARMs Art-East studio space.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contact: lis@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9922
Jenny Waldron
Counsellor
Qualifications
Bachelor of Counselling
Member of NZCCA
Experience
After many years of working with children, youth and women, Jenny completed her counselling degree in 2020. She works in a counselling capacity as well as within the Justice and Corrections systems, and within the community. She enjoys being creative, working one-on-one and in groups. Jenny is of Ngati Amaru descent.
He taonga ia tangata, kia whangaia, kia tipu, kia rea.
Each person is a treasure, to nourish, to grow, to flourish.
Contact: jenny@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9920
Bachelor of Counselling
Member of NZCCA
Experience
After many years of working with children, youth and women, Jenny completed her counselling degree in 2020. She works in a counselling capacity as well as within the Justice and Corrections systems, and within the community. She enjoys being creative, working one-on-one and in groups. Jenny is of Ngati Amaru descent.
He taonga ia tangata, kia whangaia, kia tipu, kia rea.
Each person is a treasure, to nourish, to grow, to flourish.
Contact: jenny@drugarm.co.nz | 027 436 9920