Primary Adult Alcohol & Other Drug Service

Victory Community Centre, 2 Tōtara Street, Toi Toi, Nelson

Contact Details

Mobile 027 546 0018
Email sabien@victorycommunity.org.nz

Please note that I work part-time.

Street Address

2 Tōtara Street
Nelson South
Nelson

Postal Address

PO Box 8057
Victory
Nelson 7040

9 Greenwood Street, Decks Reserve, Motueka

Contact Details

Mobile 027 546 0018
Email sabien@victorycommunity.org.nz

Please note that I work part-time.

Street Address

9 Greenwood Street
Decks Reserve
Motueka
Tasman 7143

Postal Address

PO Box 8057
Victory
Nelson 7040

Description

The Primary Adult Alcohol & Other Drug Service is a free brief intervention (up to 4 sessions) for adults 25+ who have questions or concerns with their use of alcohol and/or cannabis. Sessions are practical and focus on education, harm minimisation, and goal setting. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions.

Staff

Sabien is an alcohol & other drug clinician offering non-judgemental support for people with questions or concerns about their use of alcohol and/or cannabis. She has worked for many years in the mental health and addictions areas both in New Zealand and in the US and works alongside people to set meaningful goals.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

This is a free service.

Hours

Victory Community Centre, 2 Tōtara Street, Toi Toi, Nelson

Mon – Tue 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr). Open Buller Anniversary (3 Feb).

9 Greenwood Street, Decks Reserve, Motueka

8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Thu 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).

Programmes

Primary Adult (25+) Alcohol & Other Drug Service

Do you want some practical strategies to cut down or stop drinking or smoking cannabis? We offer a free non-judgemental service and develop a plan which meets your needs and goals. Clients are eligible for up to 4 free sessions. ● We can meet on a regular basis to review the plan and adjust it as needed ● We can discuss triggers, high risk situations, and barriers ● We can develop a relapse prevention plan ● Your family/whānau are encouraged to join the meetings We can also refer you to other supports in the community.
Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Contact us on 027 546 0018 or sabien@victorycommunity.org.nz between office hours 08:30-16:30, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 08:30-12:00 on Thursdays.
We accept self-referrals and referrals by professionals or other agencies.

Description

Do you want some practical strategies to cut down or stop drinking or smoking cannabis? We offer a free non-judgemental service and develop a plan which meets your needs and goals.
Clients are eligible for up to 4 free sessions.

● We can meet on a regular basis to review the plan and adjust it as needed
● We can discuss triggers, high risk situations, and barriers
● We can develop a relapse prevention plan
● Your family/whānau are encouraged to join the meetings

We can also refer you to other supports in the community.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Additional Details

Phone, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Child / Tamariki friendly, Online / virtual / app

https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/primary-adult-alcohol-other-drug-service/