Mental health — Nelson Marlborough

There are a number of mental health services in Nelson Marlborough provided by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and community organisations.

Urgent mental health and addiction care

If you or someone else is at risk of injury call 111.

For advice in emergencies, contact:

  • Nelson Mental Health Service at Nelson Hospital — 03 546 1800
  • Marlborough Mental Health Service at Wairau Hospital — 03 520 9999
  • Golden Bay Acute Mental Health Services at Te Whare Mahana — 03 525 7647

Mental health services in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough

Urgent (acute) mental health

Where to go if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Inpatient and outpatient specialist

Mental health services provided by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and community providers in the Nelson Marlborough region.
Mental health services for young people

Mental health services for tamariki and rangatahi in Nelson, Blenheim and Golden Bay.
Mental health services for older people

Specialist community service and inpatient unit for older people living with significant mental illness or cognitive decline.
Community mental heath

There are many community-based services across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions that offer respite care, support, day programmes and peer-led support.
Advance directive (whakaaro pono) in mental health

An advance directive (whakaaro pono) sets out your choices regarding your future mental health care.

Mental health helplines

For a list of free mental health helplines, visit the Mental Health Foundation.

Helplines and support – Mental Health Foundation