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Addiction Advice and Assessment Services

Addiction Service, Problem gambling

Today

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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

Ages

GP

Self referral

Other

Assessment Agency, Other Agency, Helpline

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

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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 Labour Day (28 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (4 Nov), Nelson Anniversary (3 Feb), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

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, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Community based support - other, Training - 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 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

Addictions - other

Programme Type

Community based support - other

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

Community / social support (AOD)

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

Community / social support (AOD)

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

Contact Details

159 Hardy Street

Nelson Marlborough

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Freephone

    0800 263 457

Room 10 - 159 Hardy Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010

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Room 10 - 159 Hardy Street
Nelson
Nelson 7010

This page was last updated at 9:44AM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Addiction Advice and Assessment Services.