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Description
At Explore we believe in providing accessible, comprehensive, and personalised support to help individuals navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve holistic wellbeing.
Whether you're seeking mental health support, wellbeing workshops, behaviour support, autism services, or early-intervention support for drug and alcohol use, we're here to guide you through every step of your journey. Together, we can unlock your potential and build a resilient foundation for a brighter future.
Explore is a part of New Zealand Health Group.
Staff
Our team of specialists have been working together with Kiwis all over the country since 2004. We support people to become more empowered, independent, and enjoy better wellbeing.
Our dedicated team is committed to inspiring personal growth, fostering resilience, and nurturing positive change.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Contact us, Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Explore provides government funded and private services. Explore's early intervention drug and alcohol support is privately funded. Please contact us.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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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).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Early intervention support for drug or alcohol use. PIVOT is a private self-pay service based in Wellington and can be accessed nationwide through online support. Early-intervention support empowers you to make healthier choices before current patterns become harmful. Our experienced team of clinicians and wellbeing coaches specialise in early-intervention support. We’ll work with you to create a personalised plan that’s focused on your goals, and includes: Initial meeting to unpack the best way to assist you Personalised plan and goal setting Private counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing coach Actionable information to improve your own health and wellbeing Psychoeducation workshops geared towards individual recovery and wellbeing Online tools to track your progress
Early intervention support for drug or alcohol use. PIVOT is a private self-pay service based in Wellington and can be accessed nationwide through online support. Early-intervention support empowers you to make healthier choices before current patterns become harmful. Our experienced team of clinicians and wellbeing coaches specialise in early-intervention support. We’ll work with you to create a personalised plan that’s focused on your goals, and includes: Initial meeting to unpack the best way to assist you Personalised plan and goal setting Private counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing coach Actionable information to improve your own health and wellbeing Psychoeducation workshops geared towards individual recovery and wellbeing Online tools to track your progress
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD), Helpline / self-help - gambling, Helpline / self-help - smoking cessation, Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Face to face smoking cessation, Maternal smoking cessation
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Fill out the form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Description
Early intervention support for drug or alcohol use. PIVOT is a private self-pay service based in Wellington and can be accessed nationwide through online support.
Early-intervention support empowers you to make healthier choices before current patterns become harmful. Our experienced team of clinicians and wellbeing coaches specialise in early-intervention support. We’ll work with you to create a personalised plan that’s focused on your goals, and includes:
- Initial meeting to unpack the best way to assist you
- Personalised plan and goal setting
- Private counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing coach
- Actionable information to improve your own health and wellbeing
- Psychoeducation workshops geared towards individual recovery and wellbeing
- Online tools to track your progress
Specialist positive behaviour support for people with disabilities/autism, their whānau and support services. Our network of over 170 behaviour specialists are dedicated to working with parents, whānau, caregivers and residential care providers to improve wellbeing and quality of life for all, wherever you live in New Zealand. Our Disability and Autism services are funded by the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. For parents, caregivers and support workers we provide practical and flexible support to help you develop skills and strategies to manage any situation.
Specialist positive behaviour support for people with disabilities/autism, their whānau and support services. Our network of over 170 behaviour specialists are dedicated to working with parents, whānau, caregivers and residential care providers to improve wellbeing and quality of life for all, wherever you live in New Zealand. Our Disability and Autism services are funded by the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. For parents, caregivers and support workers we provide practical and flexible support to help you develop skills and strategies to manage any situation.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Online / e-mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Disability support, Training - mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can talk with your Needs Assessment Service Coordinator about seeking specialist behaviour support from Explore.
If you have Individualised Funding, please approach your host and they can provide authorisation for you to use your IF Funding to access the services you need.
Description
Specialist positive behaviour support for people with disabilities/autism, their whānau and support services.
Our network of over 170 behaviour specialists are dedicated to working with parents, whānau, caregivers and residential care providers to improve wellbeing and quality of life for all, wherever you live in New Zealand. Our Disability and Autism services are funded by the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.
For parents, caregivers and support workers we provide practical and flexible support to help you develop skills and strategies to manage any situation.
A team of psychologists & counsellors dedicated to supporting your mental health and wellbeing needs. Our team of registered professionals are trained and highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties with tamariki/children, rangitahi/young people and adults. We can help with: Managing trauma Anxiety Sexual abuse Depression Loss and grief Relationship issues Obsessive compulsive disorder Work or Job-related stress Self harming behaviours Assessment of Neuropsychological issues Gender identity Concussion screens and treatment Coping/Adjusting to health issues Couples counselling Pain management Training and supervision We have teams located in Wellington, Napier, and Hastings. We offer face to face appointments and telehealth.
A team of psychologists & counsellors dedicated to supporting your mental health and wellbeing needs. Our team of registered professionals are trained and highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties with tamariki/children, rangitahi/young people and adults. We can help with: Managing trauma Anxiety Sexual abuse Depression Loss and grief Relationship issues Obsessive compulsive disorder Work or Job-related stress Self harming behaviours Assessment of Neuropsychological issues Gender identity Concussion screens and treatment Coping/Adjusting to health issues Couples counselling Pain management Training and supervision We have teams located in Wellington, Napier, and Hastings. We offer face to face appointments and telehealth.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Phone: (06) 835 6631 or email
Description
A team of psychologists & counsellors dedicated to supporting your mental health and wellbeing needs.
Our team of registered professionals are trained and highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties with tamariki/children, rangitahi/young people and adults.
We can help with:
- Managing trauma
- Anxiety
- Sexual abuse
- Depression
- Loss and grief
- Relationship issues
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Work or Job-related stress
- Self harming behaviours
- Assessment of Neuropsychological issues
- Gender identity
- Concussion screens and treatment
- Coping/Adjusting to health issues
- Couples counselling
- Pain management
- Training and supervision
We have teams located in Wellington, Napier, and Hastings. We offer face to face appointments and telehealth.
Explore is funded through Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism. The services we provide are: Exploring Autism Teen Life Targeted Parent Support Behaviour Support
Explore is funded through Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism. The services we provide are: Exploring Autism Teen Life Targeted Parent Support Behaviour Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Complete an online referral for "Exploring Autism" here, for "Teen Life" here, or contact us by phone 0800 605 001 or email
Description
Explore is funded through Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism.
The services we provide are:
- Exploring Autism
- Teen Life
- Targeted Parent Support
- Behaviour Support
Our community based mental health services span the continuum from community-based acute alternatives to post-acute support and respite when needed, through to supporting people to live well in their local community. Community Support Community Support (over 65) – Canterbury only Taupō Crisis Respite and Recovery (Te Ara Hihiko) – Taupō only Planned Respite – Waikato only Home-Based Treatment and Discharge Support – Waikato & Lakes only
Our community based mental health services span the continuum from community-based acute alternatives to post-acute support and respite when needed, through to supporting people to live well in their local community. Community Support Community Support (over 65) – Canterbury only Taupō Crisis Respite and Recovery (Te Ara Hihiko) – Taupō only Planned Respite – Waikato only Home-Based Treatment and Discharge Support – Waikato & Lakes only
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Respite
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Make a referral here
Description
Our community based mental health services span the continuum from community-based acute alternatives to post-acute support and respite when needed, through to supporting people to live well in their local community.
- Community Support
- Community Support (over 65) – Canterbury only
- Taupō Crisis Respite and Recovery (Te Ara Hihiko) – Taupō only
- Planned Respite – Waikato only
- Home-Based Treatment and Discharge Support – Waikato & Lakes only
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 605 001
Email
Website
Alcohol & Drug Support
Phone: 0800 124 126
Email: pivot@explorewellbeing.org.nz
Behaviour Support
Phone: 0800 605 001
Email: explore@explore.org.nz
Psychology & Wellbeing
Phone: (06) 835 6631
Email gains@healthcarenz.co.nz
Autism Support
Phone: 0800 605 001
Email: explore@explore.org.nz
Community Mental Health
Email: referrals@mentalhealthnz.co.nz
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This page was last updated at 8:37AM on December 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Explore.