Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Maori Health

Kaupapa Maori Mental Health Service

03 546 8018
http://www.koata.iwi.nz
A dedicated outpatient service for Maori tangata whaiora, providing a Maori clinical and cultural community/outpatient based assessment, treatment and consultation liaison service within a Kaupapa Maori framework for pakeke/kaumatua/tangata whai ora who have a diagnosed mental illness. Addiction Intervention Service. Liaison, consultancy and brokerage - provision of alcohol and drug information and harm reduction strategies.

Maori Gambling Help Line

0800 654 656
http://www.gamblingproblem.co.nz
Offers motivational support, referral and information services for gambling issues. Monday 12-4pm Wednesday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-12noon. Outside these hours calls will be answered by main Gambling Help Line operators.

NBPH Community Nutrition Service

03 539 1170
0800 731 317
http://www.bewell.org.nz
Registered Dietitians available at no cost via health professional referral. Can do one-on-one or group consultations. Nutritional assessment and advice for weight management, type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all ages. Individual assessment and education as well as Group sessions can be arranged. Community group presentations are also provided on request.

Nelson Multi-Cultural Council Inc

03 539 0030
Information, support and advocacy for migrants and people from minority ethnicity. Fieldworker available.

Oranga Toi Ora - Maori Mental Health

03 546 1800
Provides specialist crisis and routine assessment, care management and consultancy to assist clients to move toward holistic wellness. Foster and seek to protect Maori life-principles by providing mental health services in which Maori values and health are inherent.

Pasifika Gambling Help Line

0800 654657
http://www.gamblingproblem.co.nz
Offers motivational support, referral and information services for gambling issues. Tuesday 5-9pm, Thursday 6-9pm, Friday 12noon-4pm. Outside these hours calls will be answered by main Gambling Help Line operators.

Te Amo Health

03 528 5406
Maori Disease State Management Nurse covering Motueka and Golden Bay region providing clinics, home visits, or group Awhi support sessions. Available monthly in Golden Bay for individual or group appointments. Primarily works with Maori families. Physical activity programmes and support groups available. A palliative care service is also available.

Te Ara Mahi

03 548 8120
0800 832 726
http://www.tearamahi.co.nz
Employment and training support service for Tangata Whaiora/people with mental illness. Help job-seekers identify and progress towards clear employment goals by gaining or regaining skills, improving motivation and building self-confidence. A Richmond office is at 9 Cambridge Street, Richmond, phone 544 9113.

Te Awhina Marae o Motueka

03 528 6061
http://www.tam.org.nz
Free, friendly face-to-face appointments, available at the Marae or at your home. Has four areas of service: (1) Alcohol and Drug Counselling (2) Mental Health Support (3) Quit Smoking, and (4) Whanau Ora Also provide Maori mental health support, referrals, lifestyle changes, peer advocacy, physical activity, mobility, health checks.

Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua Ltd

03 539 0658
Maori Diabetes Nurse Educator to support people with Type 2 Diabetes providing clinics at Victory Community Health Centre, home visits, group Awhi support sessions. A Kaupapa Maori service of education and it has a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person, whanau/family, spiritual, mental, physical. Also a 6-week education course called 'Caring for Whanau with Type 2 Diabetes". Please phone for details. Also has a Tane Ora Coordinator which works towards improving Maori men's health

Te Kahui Hauora o Ngati Koata Trust

03 546 8018
027 208 7629
Tikanga Maori, Maori Disability support - for people living with a physical, sensory, intellectual or neurological disability. Other services available include Alcohol and drug counselling, social skills training, employment training, Rangatahi (11-17 yrs), Alcohol and Drug programme for teenagers not in school, Health Promotion, Child/Whanau counsellor, Positively Praiseworthy Parenting Programme, Mana Wahine - women's addiction healing group, Gambling - counselling and group facilitation. W.I.S.E. Programme and hydrotherapy (water) sessions at Ngawhatu

Te Korowai Trust

03 547 5958
Super Grans, whanau and Tamariki Ora, budgeting, car seat rentals, sick/invalid beneficiary back into work, domestic violence prevention, hearing checks, cervical/breast screening. Physical activity programme for older adults. Offer a free mobile service delivering Well Child Tamariki Ora/Well Child checks and Whänau Ora community Support.

Te Rapuora o Te Waiharakeke Health Services

03 546 9997
http://www.terapuora.co.nz
Mental health service, focusing on Maori mental health. Offers a Day Programme to assist Tangata Whaiora to improve their life skills, strengthen their sense of identity, knowledge and understanding of their Maoritanga and help overcome social isolation. Provides cultural, social and craft activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Te Whare Mahana

03 525 9624
Outreach (the Rural Mental Health Outreach Service): offers 24 hour crisis intervention, ongoing support, case management, and home- based support. Available only in Golden Bay, phone 03 525 7647. - Employment Service: assists with vocational planning and training, work placement, and runs a supported employment agency. Available only in Golden Bay, phone 03 525 7110. Residential Psychotherapy Programme: offers Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. A specialist psychotherapy programme which aims to help people who have not been able to find successful treatment options in mainstream. Particularly useful for people with high levels of suicidal and self-harming behaviours.

Whakatu Marae Health and Social Services

03 546 9097
http://www.whakatumarae.co.nz
All services are free. Emergency housing, Registered Nurse, General Practitioner clinic available as an outreach service from 96 Waimea Rd, Diabetes support in-home, social and youth workers, Whanau Ora, Palliative Care Services, Au Kati Kaipaipa, Rangatahi and Kaumata, Nutrition and Physical Activity support for individuals or in groups. Fitness gym available with gym instructor support, gentle exercise programme (contact Huriana).