Addictions Service | Nelson Marlborough

Hospital Road, Witherlea, Blenheim

Contact Details

Phone (03) 520 9908

Street Address

Hospital Road
Witherlea
Blenheim
Marlborough 7201

Postal Address

Wairau Hospital
PO Box 46
Blenheim 7240

Description

The Nelson Marlborough Health Addictions Service is a regional service, with facilities located in Nelson, Motueka, Golden Bay and Blenheim.

Nelson Addictions Service is committed to reducing the harms associated with addiction to individuals, family, whānau and the community.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For emergency assistance outside these hours call:

Nelson/Tasman  0800 776 364 
Blenheim 0800 948 497

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (3 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

All Regions
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          Community Detox Service

          Community managed detoxification/withdrawal is provided in a planned way and takes place in an outpatient or community setting. This is a medical detox for people where withdrawal doesn’t require inpatient medical support. The service may provide mobile home managed withdrawal and also manage medication as required during the withdrawal process.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol, Detox and rehabilitation

          Programme Type

          Community (medical detox)

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Referrals are accepted from:

          • People with addiction problems, please phone directly
          • Family, whānau and friends affected by someone else’s addiction
          • Other services working with the person affected by addiction problems.
          Description

          Community managed detoxification/withdrawal is provided in a planned way and takes place in an outpatient or community setting. This is a medical detox for people where withdrawal doesn’t require inpatient medical support. The service may provide mobile home managed withdrawal and also manage medication as required during the withdrawal process.

          Opioid Substitution Treatment

          Opioid substitution treatment (Methadone and Buprenorphine)
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol, Detox and rehabilitation

          Programme Type

          Opioid substitution treatment

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Referrals are accepted from:

          • People with addiction problems, please phone directly
          • Family, whānau and friends affected by someone else’s addiction
          • Other services working with the person affected by addiction problems.
          Description

          Opioid substitution treatment (Methadone and Buprenorphine)

          Local Support Groups

          Nelson Groups Rational Recovery open group - Delivered at Nikau Hauora Hub 88 Selwyn Place Nelson Relapse Prevention open group - Delivered at Nikau Hauora Hub 88 Selwyn Place Nelson
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol

          Programme Type

          Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Referrals are accepted from:

          • People with addiction problems, please phone directly
          • Family, whānau and friends affected by someone else’s addiction
          • Other services working with the person affected by addiction problems.
          Description

          Nelson Groups 

          • Rational Recovery open group - Delivered at Nikau Hauora Hub 88 Selwyn Place Nelson
          • Relapse Prevention open group - Delivered at Nikau Hauora Hub 88 Selwyn Place Nelson
          Seminars, Workshops and Training

          Seminars and workshops on drug use issues can be provided and facilitated in work places, schools and to interested groups. Training for other professionals and community workers on drug use issues can also be provided.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol

          Programme Type

          Workforce training - alcohol or drug addiction

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

          Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Seminars, workshops and training can be provided on request. Please contact us directly for more information.

          Description

          Seminars and workshops on drug use issues can be provided and facilitated in work places, schools and to interested groups.

          Training for other professionals and community workers on drug use issues can also be provided.

          Additional Details

          Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

          Parking

          Hospital parking and maps

          Website

          www.nmdhb.govt.nz

          https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/addiction/addictions-service-nelson-marlborough/