Explore | Hāpainga Ora

Mental Health Service, Addiction, Stop Smoking, Gambling Harm, Community Health

Today

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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, behaviour support, autism services, or disability support, 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.

Note: some services may not be available in your region. Please contact us to find out what services are available to you.

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

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

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Behaviour Support

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: Family / whānau support, Mental health
Programme Type: Counselling and support, Disability support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Mental health assessment and treatment, Workforce 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.

Autism 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: Family / whānau support, Mental health
Programme Type: Counselling and support, Family / whānau 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

Community Mental Health

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: Counselling and support, Respite
Regions: All of New Zealand
Age Groups: Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services