Addictions Service | Nelson Marlborough

Addiction Service

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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

Open today 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 Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

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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
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

Opioid Substitution Treatment

Opioid substitution treatment (Methadone and Buprenorphine)

Programme Areas: Addictions - drug & alcohol
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: Training - AOD
Regions: Nelson Marlborough
Age Groups: Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections