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.
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.
Free, Fees apply
Explore provides government funded and private services. Explore's early intervention drug and alcohol support is privately funded. Please contact us.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
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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
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Other addictions, Stop smoking
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Gambling harm counselling, Maternal stop smoking, Other addictions counselling and support, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Stop smoking support
All of New Zealand
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Fill out the form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
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:
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.
Helplines / e-mental health, Mental health
Counselling and support, Disability support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Mental health assessment and treatment, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Workforce training - mental health
All of New Zealand
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
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.
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.
Mental health
Counselling and support, Mental health assessment and treatment, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
All of New Zealand
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Phone: (06) 835 6631 or email
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:
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
Mental health
Counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
All of New Zealand
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Complete an online referral for "Exploring Autism" here, for "Teen Life" here, or contact us by phone 0800 605 001 or email
Explore is funded through Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism.
The services we provide are:
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
Mental health
Counselling and support, Respite
All of New Zealand
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Make a referral here
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.
https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/explore/