The Nelson Marlborough Health Addictions Service are committed to reducing the harm associated with addiction to individuals, families, whānau and the community.

Services:

• screening and brief intervention for drug use problems for people admitted to Nelson Hospital (including the Wahi Oranga mental health unit)
• community detox
• opioid substitution treatment (Methadone and Suboxone)
• The Matrix methamphetamine treatment programme (outpatient programme)
• seminars and workshops on drug use; for workplaces, schools and community groups
• training for professionals and community workers on drug use issues
• referrals to local support groups
• referral to inpatient treatment facilities.

People can refer themselves to this service. Referrals are also accepted from:

• family, whānau and friends affected by someone else’s addiction
• other services working with the person with addiction problems.