Alcohol
Alcohol Website
Al-anon
For families and friends of alcoholics to help them help themselves in the understanding of alcoholism and how it affects the family. Meetings held every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm in the Salvation Army building, corner of George and Henry Streets.
Ph: 0508 425 2666
Visit the Al-anon website
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Meetings held locally can be found on the website or via the phone number.
Phone: 0800 229 6757
Go to Alcoholics Anonymous website
Addictions Services NMDHB (Alcohol & Other Drugs)
Ph: (03) 520 9908
Wairau Hospital, (in old Maternity Ward), Hospital Road, Blenheim
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday to FridaySelf referrals are accepted
- Youth Counsellor available.
The Youth Alcohol and Drug Team provide a professional service to young people affected by alcohol or other drugs to promote freedom from substance addiction and provide education about substance use and ways to reduce harm caused by substances. We provide a free and confidential service.
Alcohol and Drug 0800 Line
Ph: 0800 787 797
10.00 am - 10.00 pm every day
You can ring up anonymously to get information for yourself or about friends/family that you are concerned about. They have information about services in your area.
For more information visit Alcohol drug help website
Free text 8681 and they will txt you back for a free, confidential conversation.
Youth Line on 0800 787 984 for advice and referral to services for young people.
Maori Helpline0800 787 798
Pacific0800 787 799
Alcohol helpline's new text number is a free text for help 8681.
They will text you back for a free, confidential conversation.
Meth Help Team
This is a specialist counselling service for people struggling with their own or someone else’s use of methamphetamine.
Services Directory – If you are looking for details of treatment providers within your region, you will find them below:
- Work & Income Support Services
- Call back service
- Printed Resources – The Helpline has a variety of free resources to help you make decisions.
Call us on 0800 787 797 to enquire. - There is an 'online chat' availability online.
Drug ARM
This service offers positive solutions, as well as first point of contact for young people and parents wanting drug information, education and support.
Ph: 027 678 1194 (Roy)
Narcotics Anonymous
Check out the website or phone line for local meetings.
Ph: 0800 628 632
Visit narcotics anonymous website
Needle Exchange Scheme Marlborough
Pharmacies in the programme:
- Unichem Mortimers & Frasers Pharmacy, 101A Market Street, Blenheim
Ph: 03 578 5228 - Unichem Springlands Pharmacy, 131 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands
Ph: 03 578 2271 - Poswillo's Pharmacy, 30-32 Scott Street, Blenheim
Ph: 03 578 9022 - Picton Healthcare Pharmacy, 6 High Street, Picton
Ph: 03 573 6420 (All level two pharmacies).
Go to Needle Exchange scheme website
Email needle exchange for more information
33 Sandyford Street, PO Box 22-176, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph: (03) 366 9403
St Marks Residential A&OD Treatment Centre
Treatment centre for those people identified with addiction dependencies. Provides residential treatment based on the therapeutic community concept for adults aged 18 and over.
61 Main Street, Blenheim
Ph: (03) 578 0459
Te Piki Oranga (TPO)
TPO has Alcohol and Other Drugs counselling services called Rangatahi and Pakeke
Ph: (03) 5785750
The alcohol helpline new text number is free
Text for help to 8681 and they will text you back for a free, confidential conversation.
St Marks Residential A&OD Treatment Centre
This is a treatment centre for those people identified with addiction dependencies. Provides residential treatment based on the therapeutic community concept for adults aged 18 and over.
61 Main Street, Blenheim
Ph: (03) 578 0459
