Nelson / Marlborough
Community Links
01. Adult Diagnosis
Contact your local GP for a referral to Adult Mental Health Services.
If you experience difficulties with this option, please contact the Branch for further discussion.
If you wish to go privately, you can contact:
Cristina Fon
Address: 15 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010
Website: http://www.psychologyassociatesnelson.co.nz/
Dr Garth Smith – Paediatrician at Specialists at Lower Queen Street Health
Address: 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson.
Email: info@kidsdoc.co.nz
Website: www.kidsdoc.co.nz
*Dr Smith no longer sees adults, unless by special arrangement through GP referral if no adult services exist.
The Nelson Clinic
Address: 42 Waimea Road, Nelson 7010
Phone: 03 548 3536
Website: nelsonclinic.nz
Dr Marilyn Willis
Email: Marilyn.willis@aspergers.consulting
Website: www.aspergers.consulting
Also available for online referrals nationwide
02. Child & Youth Diagnosis
Contact your local GP for a referral to Paediatrician up to age 15 years, or CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) if the young person is over 15 years.
Phone: (03) 546 1800
Or if you wish to go privately, you can contact:
Dr Garth Smith – Paediatrician at Specialists at
Lower Queen Street Health
Address: 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson
Phone: (03) 544 8818 or (03) 546 7007
Website: www.kidsdoc.co.nz
Dr Marilyn Willis
Email: Marilyn.willis@aspergers.consulting
Website: www.aspergers.consulting
Also available for online referrals nationwide
03. Respite
Carers New Zealand – National Career Matching Service. Contact Support Works for a referral and more information:
Phone: 0800 777 797
Website: www.carers.net.nz
NZCare Disability (division of Healthcare NZ)
This is done via NASC – https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/needs-assessment-service-co-ordination/
Address: 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: (03) 547 0585
03. Employment
Workbridge
Nelson/Richmond Phone: 0508 858 858. Address: 186 Queen Street Richmond
Motueka Phone: (03) 528 1040
Blenheim Phone: 0508 858 858
Employable
Address: 70 Waimea Road, Nelson
Phone: (03) 546 9206
Options (previously Neighbourhood Connections) – they will assist in giving support to a person with ASD, i.e. planning goals, mentoring, and guidance into work or further education. Please contact Support Works for a referral.
Nelson Phone: (03) 545 7499
Blenheim Phone: (03) 577 9094
CCS Disability Action
Website: www.uppersouth.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Nelson
Address: 65 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Phone: (03) 548 4479
Blenheim
Address: 9 Sinclair Street, Blenheim
Phone: (03) 578 1170
04. Supported Living & Accommodation
IHC – IDEA Services
Nelson Phone: (03) 548 4229
Blenheim Phone: (03) 578 0949
Disability Support Services (division of Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board)
Nelson Phone: (03) 546 1671
Blenheim Phone: (03) 520 9999
NZCare Disability (division of HealthCare of NZ)
Address: 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: (03) 547 0585
Website: www.nzcare.co.nz
Options (previously Neighbourhood Connections) – they provide a service for people who want to live in their own place or their family home with support. Please contact Support Works for a referral.
Nelson Phone: (03) 545 7499
Blenheim Phone: (03) 577 9094
05. Legal
Nelson Bays Community Law Service
Phone (03) 548 1288 or (03) 577 9919 or 0800 246 146
Zindels Barristers & Solicitors
Address: 21 New St, Nelson
Phone: (03) 548 3268
Email: office@zindels.co.nz
Public Trust
Phone: 0800 371 471
Email: info@publictrust.co.nz
Website: www.publictrust.co.nz
Nelson
Address: Morrison Square, Suite 3, Level 1, 244 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010
Blenheim
Address: The Forum Building, Cnr Queen & High Streets, Blenheim
Beneficiaries & Unwaged Workers Trust Nelson (BUWT) – providing information and advice on welfare laws. Advocating for people who have problems with governmental agencies.
Address: 31 Selwyn Place, Nelson
Phone: (03) 548 8171
06. Support Organisations
Needs Assessment Service (NASC)
Address: 66 Oxford Street, Richmond, Nelson
Phone: (03) 539 3976
Marlborough Health Hub
Address: 22 Queen Street, Blenheim
Phone: (03) 520 8765, or 0800 244 300
Email: support.works@nmdhb.govt.nz
Altogether Autism – information service
Phone: 0800 273463
Email: nelson@altogetherautism.org.nz
Website: www.altogetherautism.org.nz
Exploring Autism – is a programme for parents, caregivers and whānau of children with a recent diagnosis of autism. It is available throughout New Zealand at no cost to families. Programmes are available for families with a child aged between 0-5 years as well as families with a child aged 6-9 years.
Phone: 0800 605 001
Email: explore@explore.org.nz
Explore Behaviour Support Services (division of HealthCare NZ) – specialist behavior support services for children and adults with a disability and who have challenging behaviour. A referral from Support Works will be required.
Address: 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: (03) 547 0585, or 0800 000 421
Website: www.explore.org.nz
Citizens Advice Bureau – free advice
Website: www.cab.org.nz
Nelson
Address: 9 Paru Road, Nelson
Phone: (03) 548 2117
Email: cab.nelson@xtra.co.nz
Blenheim
Address: Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim
Phone: (03) 578 4272
Email: cab.marlborough@xtra.co.nz
Dyspraxia Support Group Nelson
Phone: (03) 540 3342
Email: dyspraxiasupportnelson@gmail.com
Website: www.dyspraxia.org.nz
07. Therapy
Dyslexia and other learning difficulties
Website: www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz
Website: www.davisdyslexia.co.nz
Speld New Zealand
Website: www.speld.org.nz
Konstanca Friedrich Palzer of Dyslexia Correction
Address: Tasman Bay, Marahau, RD2 Motueka
Phone: (03) 527 8060
Website: www.DyslexiaCorrectionTasmanBay.co.nz
Epilepsy New Zealand
Address: 319 Hardy Street, Nelson
Phone: (03) 546 6398
Email: nelson@epilepsy.org.nz
Fragile X
Phone: 0508 938 0552
Website:: www.fragilex.org.nz
Joya Centre – offers Listening Training by certified Tomatis Consultant and Psychotherapist Paulina Aarts.
Address: 49 Brougham Street, Nelson
Phone: (03) 539 1360
Email: joyacentre@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.joyacentre.co.nz
Rachel Heartwood AThR
Eco-Arts Therapist
Phone: (022) 300 2515
email: rachel@heartwoodarts.nz
website: Art Therapy in Motueka, New Zealand: Heartwood Arts Therapy.
Nurturing Minds, Blenheim – counselling, Therapy, Parenting Solutions & Behaviour Management. This is a private, user-pays service.
Contact: Melissa Wolfe (Registered Psychologist)
Phone: (027) 209 9926
Email: melissa@nurturingminds.nz
Website: www.nurturingminds.nz
CCS Disability Action – provides information, support and advocacy for children, young adults and adults and their families who have a disability.
Nelson
Address: 65 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Phone: (03) 548 4479
Marlborough
Address: 9 Sinclair Street, Mayfield, Blenheim
Phone: (03) 578 1170
Family Works (Presbyterian Support) – provides social work and family support.
Address: 360 Annesbrooke Drive, Stoke, Nelson
Phone: (03) 547 9350
PP Therapy, Nelson – Private counselling and psychotherapy services for Autistic children, young people and adults. WINZ Disability Allowance (counselling subsidy) accepted.
Contact: Patricia Pataki (Registered Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist)
Phone: 022 134 2400
Email: patricia@pptherapy.co.nz
Website: https://www.pptherapy.co.nz/
IHC / IDEA Services Nelson/Marlborough
Phone: 0800 273 7587
Marlborough Children’s Team – identify support and protect vulnerable children.
Address: Floor 1, Porse Building, 1 Market Street, Blenheim.
Phone: (03) 579 1072
Website: www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz
Parent to Parent Nelson – this is a support and information network for parents of children with special needs offering information, courses and Support Groups in Nelson and Blenheim.
Phone: (03) 544 2502
Email: nelson@parent2parent.org.nz
Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children and young people.
Telehealth appointments available.
Email: info@sleepinsight.co.nz
Website: Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children & young people
Strengthening Families – strengthening families helps families to get access to services they need and brings together families and all agencies that have a part to play in helping the family.
Website: www.strengheningfamilies.govt.nz
Yellow Brick Road
Nelson
Address: Alma House, Level 1 83A Buxton carpark, Nelson
Phone: (03) 546 6090
Motueka
Phone: (03) 528 7790
Marlborough
Address: 68 Seymour Street, Blenheim
Phone: (03) 577 5491
Inclusive Sports Trust Nelson
Contact: Heather or Sharona Gordon
Phone: (03) 548 5955 (Heather)
Mobile: (027) 545 8158 (Sharona)
Email: heather@inclusivesport.org.nz
Website: www.inclusivesport.org.nz
Moving is Fun
Contact: Linda and Steve Mace
Phone: (03) 546 6013
Email: just.gym@xtra.co.nz
Riding for the Disabled
Nelson Phone: (03) 544 8960
Motueka Phone: (03) 528 0227
Blenheim Phone: (03) 5787350
Special Olympics
Website: www.specialolympics.org.nz
Sport Tasman/Halberg Trust
Address: Saxton Sports Facility, 142 Saxton Road, East Stoke, Nelson
Phone: (03) 546 7910
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Every Sunday at Richmond Aquatic Centre from 10am-12pm
Weekly fun free aqua play sessions for 5-18-year-olds with special needs and disabilities, family members are welcome to join in on the fun in the pool too!
https://www.clmnz.co.nz/richmond/news/including-you/
Sailability Nelson
Provide access to safe sailing to enrich the lives of Nelsonians with an intellectual or physical disability. Through sailing we enable people with disabilities to experience adventure and freedom – encouraging mobility, self-confidence and pride through achievement.
http://www.sailabilitynelson.org.nz/
Picton and Marlborough Libraries
https://www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz/
The Halberg Trust – Activity Fund
Phone: 0800 425 2374
Website: www.halberg.co.nz
Commotion
COMMOTION is an action-packed weekend of workshops and performances for youth aged 13-20, run by role-model artist/mentors.
https://commotion.nz/
The Buzz – Nelson
To empower, enable and promote wellbeing in young people with learning disabilities and other support needs.
To help them fulfil their potential by providing meaningful life and work skills-based programmes and community networking opportunities.
thebuzznelson@gmail.com
Q – Youth
Q-Youth is a by-youth, for-youth charitable organisation dedicated to providing support, advocacy, information and education for queer and trans youth and their friends, family & whānau, schools, workplaces, and wider communities.
We are committed to safety and work with the Nelson community to make the Nelson region a safe place to grow up LGBTQ+.
office.q.youth@gmail.com
Coding, robotics, electronics for kids.
After-school, weekend, virtual classes and even school holiday programs, SCRATCHPAD caters for all Kiwi kids.
scratchpad.co.nz
ICONZ – The Boys’ Brigade in NZ Inc – Nelson
site.iconz.org.nz/
Marlborough Parents Centre
https://marlborough.parentscentre.org.nz/
Pasifika Autism Support Group (PASG)
To provide support and information for Pasifika families and raise awareness and acceptance of autism in the Pasifika communities.
Contact: Trisha Lealiifano-Mariota
Phone: 022 4144 299
Email: pasgwellington@gmail.com