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    At Explore we believe in providing accessible, comprehensive, and personalised support to help individuals navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve holistic wellbeing.
    Whether you're seeking mental health support, wellbeing workshops, behaviour support, autism services, or early-intervention support for drug and alcohol use, we're here to guide you through every step of your journey. Together, we can unlock your potential and build a resilient foundation for a brighter future.

    Explore is a part of New Zealand Health Group.

    Staff

    Our team of specialists have been working together with Kiwis all over the country since 2004. We support people to become more empowered, independent, and enjoy better wellbeing.

    Our dedicated team is committed to inspiring personal growth, fostering resilience, and nurturing positive change.

    Programme

    Alcohol & Drug Support

    Early intervention support for drug or alcohol use. PIVOT is a private self-pay service based in Wellington and can be accessed nationwide through online support.

    Early-intervention support empowers you to make healthier choices before current patterns become harmful. Our experienced team of clinicians and wellbeing coaches specialise in early-intervention support. We’ll work with you to create a personalised plan that’s focused on your goals, and includes:

    • Initial meeting to unpack the best way to assist you
    • Personalised plan and goal setting
    • Private counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing coach
    • Actionable information to improve your own health and wellbeing
    • Psychoeducation workshops geared towards individual recovery and wellbeing
    • Online tools to track your progress

    Behaviour Support

    Specialist positive behaviour support for people with disabilities/autism, their whānau and support services.
    Our network of over 170 behaviour specialists are dedicated to working with parents, whānau, caregivers and residential care providers to improve wellbeing and quality of life for all, wherever you live in New Zealand. Our Disability and Autism services are funded by the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.
    For parents, caregivers and support workers we provide practical and flexible support to help you develop skills and strategies to manage any situation.

    Psychology & Wellbeing

    A team of psychologists & counsellors dedicated to supporting your mental health and wellbeing needs.
    Our team of registered professionals are trained and highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties with tamariki/children, rangitahi/young people and adults.
    We can help with:
    • Managing trauma
    • Anxiety
    • Sexual abuse
    • Depression
    • Loss and grief
    • Relationship issues
    • Obsessive compulsive disorder
    • Work or Job-related stress
    • Self harming behaviours
    • Assessment of Neuropsychological issues
    • Gender identity
    • Concussion screens and treatment
    • Coping/Adjusting to health issues
    • Couples counselling
    • Pain management
    • Training and supervision
    We have teams located in Wellington, Napier, and Hastings.  We offer face to face appointments and telehealth.

    Autism Support

    Explore is funded through Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism.

    The services we provide are:

    • Exploring Autism
    • Teen Life
    • Targeted Parent Support
    • Behaviour Support

    Community Mental Health

    Our community based mental health services span the continuum from community-based acute alternatives to post-acute support and respite when needed, through to supporting people to live well in their local community.
    • Community Support
    • Community Support (over 65) – Canterbury only
    • Taupo Crisis Respite and Recovery (Te Ara Hihiko) – Taupo only
    • Planned Respite – Waikato only
    • Home-Based Treatment and Discharge Support – Waikato & Lakes only

    Charges

    Explore provides government funded and private services. Explore's early intervention drug and alcohol support is privately funded. Please contact us.

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua

    How do I access this service?

    • Anyone can access
    • Contact us
    • Referral

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free
    • Fees apply