Addiction Advice and Assessment Services

159 Hardy Street

Contact Details

Phone (03) 548 2230
Fax (03) 548 4056
Mobile 021 0226 0819
Email mat@addictionadvice.nz

Street Address

Room 10 - 159 Hardy Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010

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 limted gambling support for those wishing to exclude themselves from gambling prodcuts (Poikes, 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

Appointments outside these hours are by arrangement. Please phone/text Mathew on 021 0226 0819.  Limited Days/Hours for Marlborough Service. 

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), Nelson Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

All Regions
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          Problem Gambling Support

          Limited service. Able to complete gambling exclusion as the MVEC (Multi venue exclusion coordinator), assessment and referral to other services.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Other addictions

          Programme Type

          Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Workforce training - alcohol or drug addiction

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

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

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Referrals to this service can come from any source including self-referral.

          Please contact directly for more information. 

          Description

          Limited service. Able to complete gambling exclusion as the MVEC (Multi venue exclusion coordinator), assessment and referral to other services.

          Excessive Screen Time Support

          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, DHB 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.

          Alcohol and Other Drug 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

          Addictions - drug & alcohol

          Programme Type

          Alcohol or drug counselling and support

          Regions

          Nelson Marlborough

          Age Groups

          Adult / Pakeke

          Referral Types

          GP, DHB 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.

          NZTA Alcohol and Other Drug Assessments

          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

          Addictions - drug & alcohol

          Programme Type

          Alcohol or drug counselling and support

          Regions

          South Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Canterbury

          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

          https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/addiction/addiction-advice-and-assessment-services/