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Nelson Bays Primary Health - Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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.
Fees and Charges Description
There is no fee for this service but referrals are through GPs (family doctor) and school counselling (Youth Wellbeing Service only) services here in Nelson Tasman Region.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Nelson Anniversary (2 Feb), 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 — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
This programme provides community support for youth experiencing mild to moderate alcohol or drug issues.
This programme provides community support for youth experiencing mild to moderate alcohol or drug issues.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, 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.
The Brief Intervention Service provides counselling and therapy for individuals, aged 16 years and over, suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues.
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.
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.
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.
Nelson Bays Primary Health provides the Youth Wellbeing Service, to assist young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The service provides assistance for those aged 12 to 24 year olds. You will be able to access this free mobile service in Nelson Tasman region. We can help by: Getting to learn about you and discuss how we can help support your mental health and wellbeing. If you feel our service can be of assistance, we can then develop a plan together. We offer a range of options to assist you including learning techniques and activities to support your wellbeing, meetings with a mental health clinician and/or peer support worker, groups that support wellbeing, assistance accessing community activities and opportunities.
Nelson Bays Primary Health provides the Youth Wellbeing Service, to assist young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The service provides assistance for those aged 12 to 24 year olds. You will be able to access this free mobile service in Nelson Tasman region. We can help by: Getting to learn about you and discuss how we can help support your mental health and wellbeing. If you feel our service can be of assistance, we can then develop a plan together. We offer a range of options to assist you including learning techniques and activities to support your wellbeing, meetings with a mental health clinician and/or peer support worker, groups that support wellbeing, assistance accessing community activities and opportunities.
- Programme Areas
Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika
- Programme Type
Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori mental health, Mental health assessment and treatment, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika mental health, Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
To access the Youth Wellbeing Service (YPMHA) you will need a referral from:
- Your General Practice (Family Doctor)
- Your school counselling services
Description
Nelson Bays Primary Health provides the Youth Wellbeing Service, to assist young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The service provides assistance for those aged 12 to 24 year olds. You will be able to access this free mobile service in Nelson Tasman region.
We can help by:
- Getting to learn about you and discuss how we can help support your mental health and wellbeing.
- If you feel our service can be of assistance, we can then develop a plan together.
- We offer a range of options to assist you including learning techniques and activities to support your wellbeing, meetings with a mental health clinician and/or peer support worker, groups that support wellbeing, assistance accessing community activities and opportunities.
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Phone
Website
Contact Details
281 Queen Street, Richmond
Nelson Marlborough
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 539 1170
Website
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Freephone
0800 731 317
281 Queen Street
Richmond
Tasman 7020
Street Address
281 Queen Street
Richmond
Tasman 7020
Postal Address
PO Box 1776
Nelson 7040
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This page was last updated at 11:00AM on December 1, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Nelson Bays Primary Health - Mental Health and Addictions.