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Addiction Advice and Assessment Services
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Description
Provides private alcohol and drug assessment and support in the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough regions. Provides Clinical (Social Work, Alcohol and Drug) Supervision and Professional Supervision. Some limited gambling support for those wishing to exclude themselves from gambling products (Pokes, TAB etc).
Staff
Mathew McMillan: Director/Health Promotor/Multi-Venue Co-ordinator
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply for Gambling Support services.
All other services have limited funding.
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Appointments outside these hours are by arrangement. Please phone/text Mathew on 021 0226 0819. Limited Days/Hours for Marlborough Service.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (2 Nov), Nelson Anniversary (1 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Programme Areas Alcohol or drug addiction, Other addictions Programme Type Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction) Regions Hawke's Bay, South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, West Auckland, Central Auckland, Canterbury, Northland, Wellington, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, South Canterbury Age Groups Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua Referral Types Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services, Corrections Referral Process Referrals to this service can come from any source including self-referral. Please contact directly for more information.
Programme Areas Alcohol or drug addiction, Other addictions Programme Type Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction) Regions Hawke's Bay, South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, West Auckland, Central Auckland, Canterbury, Northland, Wellington, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, South Canterbury Age Groups Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua Referral Types Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services, Corrections Referral Process Referrals to this service can come from any source including self-referral. Please contact directly for more information.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Other addictions
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction)
- Regions
Hawke's Bay, South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, West Auckland, Central Auckland, Canterbury, Northland, Wellington, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals to this service can come from any source including self-referral.
Please contact directly for more information.
Limited support is available for individuals or family affected by issues of excessive screentime (this may include online gaming, social media etc). A family based approach is often taken to this work in order to support and include all those affected.
Limited support is available for individuals or family affected by issues of excessive screentime (this may include online gaming, social media etc). A family based approach is often taken to this work in order to support and include all those affected.
- Programme Areas
Other addictions
- Programme Type
Other addictions counselling and support
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referral Process
There is limited private service.
Description
Limited support is available for individuals or family affected by issues of excessive screentime (this may include online gaming, social media etc). A family based approach is often taken to this work in order to support and include all those affected.
Limited support is available to those suffering from mild to moderate alcohol and other drug issues. This includes face to face counselling, education and support.
Limited support is available to those suffering from mild to moderate alcohol and other drug issues. This includes face to face counselling, education and support.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referral Process
As there is limited access to this service, referral should come via your GP or PHO.
Description
Limited support is available to those suffering from mild to moderate alcohol and other drug issues. This includes face to face counselling, education and support.
This service provides NZTA Alcohol and Drug Assessments for individuals with an indefinite disqualification. Assessments are available in South Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson.
This service provides NZTA Alcohol and Drug Assessments for individuals with an indefinite disqualification. Assessments are available in South Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support
- Regions
Hawke's Bay, MidCentral, South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, West Auckland, Dunedin - South Otago, Waikato, Central Auckland, Hutt, Canterbury, Taranaki, Northland, Wellington, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Lakes, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, South Canterbury, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Process
Individuals can be referred to Addiction Advice and Assessment by NZTA or AA, as an approved NZTA Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment provider.
Description
This service provides NZTA Alcohol and Drug Assessments for individuals with an indefinite disqualification.
Assessments are available in South Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
159 Hardy Street
Nelson Marlborough
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Phone
021 0226 0819
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Mobile
021 0226 0819
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 263 457
Room 10 - 159 Hardy Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010
Street Address
Room 10 - 159 Hardy Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010
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This page was last updated at 12:56PM on April 28, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Addiction Advice and Assessment Services.