Green Prescription - Otago & Southland

Community Health Service

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Green Prescription is a free intervention programme aimed at those aged 17 and above. Our trained Green Prescription (GRx) staff provide free personalised support for you to begin your journey to a healthier, more active you. The programme is designed to enhance physical, mental and social wellbeing through free physical activity and healthy eating support. We will work with you to find the best solution for your circumstances, whether you are new or returning to physical activity.

In Southland, we provide initial phone consultation and phone-based support (once a month for three months).

For more information, see the Active Southland website

In Otago, we provide initial phone consultation and phone-based support (once a month for three months).

For more information, see the Sport Otago website here.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Referral

Click here to complete a self-referral form for Otago.

Click here to complete a self-referral form for Southland.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
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.

Services Provided

Green Prescription

Our Service Includes: Ideas, tips and information about healthy eating and activity/sport options. Trial passes and subsidised rates for some facilities/physical activity options. Opportunities and support to try new things. Goal setting and motivational support.

Service types: Exercise and activity, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Healthy eating education.

Our Service Includes:

Ideas, tips and information about healthy eating and activity/sport options.
Trial passes and subsidised rates for some facilities/physical activity options.
Opportunities and support to try new things.
Goal setting and motivational support.