Nelson Bays Primary Health - Mental Health and Addictions

281 Queen Street, Richmond

Contact Details

Phone (03) 539 1170

Street Address

281 Queen Street
Richmond
Tasman 7020

Postal Address

PO Box 1776
Nelson 7040

Description

Nelson Bays Primary Health funds and co-ordinates services, provides resources and expertise for practices and delivers some specialised primary healthcare services, covering the Nelson - Tasman region. For more information on the full range of services available, please see the Nelson Bays Primary Health website. See below for Mental Health & Addiction services.

Hours

Mon – Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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), Nelson Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service

This programme provides community support for youth experiencing mild to moderate alcohol or drug issues.
Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals to this service may come from GPs, Emergency Departments and secondary alcohol and drug services.

Description

This programme provides community support for youth experiencing mild to moderate alcohol or drug issues.

Brief Intervention Service

The Brief Intervention Service provides counselling and therapy for individuals, aged 16 years and over, suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

Access to this service is via GP referral.

Description

The Brief Intervention Service provides counselling and therapy for individuals, aged 16 years and over, suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues.

Primary Mental Health Initiative

This initiative supports GPs and practice nurses to provide patient referrals to a psychologist, psychotherapist and/or counsellor for further mental health support following a consultation.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP

Description

This initiative supports GPs and practice nurses to provide patient referrals to a psychologist, psychotherapist and/or counsellor for further mental health support following a consultation.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Website

www.nbph.org.nz

https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/nelson-bays-primary-health-mental-health/