Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is an Auckland-based organisation providing free treatment for those with alcohol and or other drug problems. Counselling and advice is also provided for family and friends concerned about another’s drug use.
For specialist CADS services and their locations see below.
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about, by:
Or you can drop into one of our clinics (see counselling service) between 10am and 1pm Monday to Friday, no appointment necessary.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
What to expect
Please click here to see our brochure on how CADS can help.
Our confidential counselling service aims to reduce the harm your drinking or drug taking may be causing.…
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We are a team of Māori workers who are available to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau with any substance misuse issues.…
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Our service is a team of Pacific Island Workers who are available to support Pacific Island people and their aiga and fanau with any substance misuse and gambling issues.…
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CADS-Asian counselling service is a team who are available to support Asian people with alcohol and/or drug problems.…
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CADS 65+ is a free service to anyone living in Auckland aged 65 years plus who is concerned about their own or someone else’s use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescribed medications.…
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This is a specialist service for people who have a physical dependence on alcohol and/or other drugs e.g.…
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Not everyone with an alcohol or drug problem can afford either the time or money to seek residential treatment.…
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A multidisciplinary team that aims to improve the health and quality of life of people who are adversely affected by mental illness and substance use.…
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This service provides assessment, information and support for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age.…
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Provides free methadone maintenance treatment and support through a team of doctors, case managers, pharmacists, GPs and other health professionals and agencies.… More
Lesbian and gay clinicians are employed within CADS to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, takataapui and fa'afafine (LGBTTF) clients.…
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All Auckland CADS services are FREE to New Zealand residents. Non NZ residents may be charged for some services.
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