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Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) Auckland
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Description
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is an Auckland-based organisation providing free treatment for those with alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) problems as well as family and friends concerned about another’s AOD use.
For all CADS services ph: 0800 845 1818
CADS provides the regional service from Wellsford in the North, to Bombay in the South, and Helensville in the West.
Pitman House
50 Carrington Rd
Pt Chevalier
AUCKLAND
CADS services are located North, South, West and in Central Auckland.
Altered High - Youth Service
Altered High is open and available to support you though, like the rest of CADS, we are doing things a bit differently.
We are here to support young people as well as significant others who may be affected by their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or drug use. We are available for appointments over the telephone or video conferencing.
We can answer questions, give support and take referrals between 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Young people, family/whānau and professionals/referrers can call us on 09 845 1893 or text our duty number 027 462 4580 or email
Referral Expectations
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about, by:
- phoning 0800 845 1818 - you will be transferred to the appropriate service
- Complete the online referral form www.cads.org.nz/contact/referral.asp
- email -
- you will find details on our website www.cads.org.nz
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.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All Auckland CADS services are FREE to New Zealand residents. Non NZ residents may be charged for some services.
Languages Spoken
English
Services
Programmes
For more information about Counselling services, please click here
For more information about Counselling services, please click here
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
For more information about Counselling services, please click here
Māori Counselling Service (Te Ātea Marinō) We are a team of Māori workers who are available to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau with any substance misuse issues. At Te Ātea Marinō we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment. North - C/- Maurea, Waimarire Building, Lower Ground Floor, 9 Karaka Street, Takapuna. Ph: (09) 487 1356 South - 12 Waddon Place, Māngere. Ph: (09) 263 2000 West - Waimarino, Paramount Dr, Henderson. Ph (09) 822 8555 Central / East - Level 1, 409 New North Road, Kingsland Ph: (09) 845 7544 For further information about Te Atea Marino, please click here Pacific Counselling Service (Tupu) 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. At Tupu we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment. For further information about Tupu, please click here. Asian Counselling Focus We offer a range of free services for people using alcohol and other drugs and their family and friends: Information about alcohol and other drugs Individual and family counselling Referral to other health professionals Free interpreters (more than 20 languages) All our services are facilitated by professional alcohol and drug clinicians
Māori Counselling Service (Te Ātea Marinō) We are a team of Māori workers who are available to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau with any substance misuse issues. At Te Ātea Marinō we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment. North - C/- Maurea, Waimarire Building, Lower Ground Floor, 9 Karaka Street, Takapuna. Ph: (09) 487 1356 South - 12 Waddon Place, Māngere. Ph: (09) 263 2000 West - Waimarino, Paramount Dr, Henderson. Ph (09) 822 8555 Central / East - Level 1, 409 New North Road, Kingsland Ph: (09) 845 7544 For further information about Te Atea Marino, please click here Pacific Counselling Service (Tupu) 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. At Tupu we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment. For further information about Tupu, please click here. Asian Counselling Focus We offer a range of free services for people using alcohol and other drugs and their family and friends: Information about alcohol and other drugs Individual and family counselling Referral to other health professionals Free interpreters (more than 20 languages) All our services are facilitated by professional alcohol and drug clinicians
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Pacific People (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
Māori Counselling Service (Te Ātea Marinō)
We are a team of Māori workers who are available to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau with any substance misuse issues.
At Te Ātea Marinō we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment.
North - C/- Maurea, Waimarire Building, Lower Ground Floor, 9 Karaka Street, Takapuna. Ph: (09) 487 1356
South - 12 Waddon Place, Māngere. Ph: (09) 263 2000
West - Waimarino, Paramount Dr, Henderson. Ph (09) 822 8555
Central / East - Level 1, 409 New North Road, Kingsland Ph: (09) 845 7544
For further information about Te Atea Marino, please click here
Pacific Counselling Service (Tupu)
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.
At Tupu we offer you a range of support, counselling, and consultation options in a culturally appropriate treatment environment.
For further information about Tupu, please click here.
Asian Counselling Focus
We offer a range of free services for people using alcohol and other drugs and their family and friends:
- Information about alcohol and other drugs
- Individual and family counselling
- Referral to other health professionals
- Free interpreters (more than 20 languages)
All our services are facilitated by professional alcohol and drug clinicians
- Maori Counselling Service - Te Atea Marino (PDF, 355.8 KB)
- Pacific Counselling Service - Tupu (PDF, 425.5 KB)
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CADS Medically Managed Withdrawal Services are for people who have a physical dependence on alcohol and other drugs (e.g. methamphetamines, benzos, opiates) and who require medical support to withdraw from or reduce their use or to stabilise on medications. Physical dependence is when people: need to increase how much they take to get the same effect experience physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking or using drugs. CADS provide medically managed withdrawal support through two services: CHDS/Community and Home Detox Service which supports people at home or elsewhere in the community The inpatient unit for people who need 24 hour medical supervision. If you would like to know whether medically managed withdrawal might be an appropriate option for you or you have questions about the process you can phone us on 0800 845 1818 or visit a walk-in clinic (10am - 1pm Mon - Fri) at CADS North, South, West or Central. Please note: there is no walk-in clinic at Pitman House About the inpatient unit Our unit has moved to Auckland City Mission HomeGround in Hobson St, Auckland central. Each client has their own lockable bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is a shared dining space, client lounge and group room, and a separate TV room. Private spaces are available where clients can meet their visitors. Locations: HomeGround 140 Hobson St Auckland Central 1010 Ph 09 815 5830 ext 42144 Community & Home Detox Service: Pitman House 50 Carrington Rd Point Chevalier 1022 Ph 09 815 5830 ext 45028 Appointments: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm Visits to the inpatient unit by arrangement only
CADS Medically Managed Withdrawal Services are for people who have a physical dependence on alcohol and other drugs (e.g. methamphetamines, benzos, opiates) and who require medical support to withdraw from or reduce their use or to stabilise on medications. Physical dependence is when people: need to increase how much they take to get the same effect experience physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking or using drugs. CADS provide medically managed withdrawal support through two services: CHDS/Community and Home Detox Service which supports people at home or elsewhere in the community The inpatient unit for people who need 24 hour medical supervision. If you would like to know whether medically managed withdrawal might be an appropriate option for you or you have questions about the process you can phone us on 0800 845 1818 or visit a walk-in clinic (10am - 1pm Mon - Fri) at CADS North, South, West or Central. Please note: there is no walk-in clinic at Pitman House About the inpatient unit Our unit has moved to Auckland City Mission HomeGround in Hobson St, Auckland central. Each client has their own lockable bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is a shared dining space, client lounge and group room, and a separate TV room. Private spaces are available where clients can meet their visitors. Locations: HomeGround 140 Hobson St Auckland Central 1010 Ph 09 815 5830 ext 42144 Community & Home Detox Service: Pitman House 50 Carrington Rd Point Chevalier 1022 Ph 09 815 5830 ext 45028 Appointments: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm Visits to the inpatient unit by arrangement only
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community (medical detox)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
If you would like to know whether medically managed withdrawal might be an appropriate option for you or you have questions about the process you can phone us on 0800 845 1818 or visit a walk-in clinic (10am - 1pm Mon - Fri) at CADS North, South, West or Central.
Please note: there is no walk-in clinic at Pitman House
Description
CADS Medically Managed Withdrawal Services are for people who have a physical dependence on alcohol and other drugs (e.g. methamphetamines, benzos, opiates) and who require medical support to withdraw from or reduce their use or to stabilise on medications.
Physical dependence is when people:
- need to increase how much they take to get the same effect
- experience physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking or using drugs.
CADS provide medically managed withdrawal support through two services:
- CHDS/Community and Home Detox Service which supports people at home or elsewhere in the community
- The inpatient unit for people who need 24 hour medical supervision.
If you would like to know whether medically managed withdrawal might be an appropriate option for you or you have questions about the process you can phone us on 0800 845 1818 or visit a walk-in clinic (10am - 1pm Mon - Fri) at CADS North, South, West or Central.
Please note: there is no walk-in clinic at Pitman House
About the inpatient unit
Our unit has moved to Auckland City Mission HomeGround in Hobson St, Auckland central. Each client has their own lockable bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is a shared dining space, client lounge and group room, and a separate TV room. Private spaces are available where clients can meet their visitors.
Locations:
HomeGround
140 Hobson St
Auckland Central 1010
Ph 09 815 5830 ext 42144
Community & Home Detox Service:
Pitman House
50 Carrington Rd
Point Chevalier 1022
Ph 09 815 5830 ext 45028
Appointments:
Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
Visits to the inpatient unit by arrangement only
Opiate/Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) is well researched as an effective and successful treatment for opioid dependence. People addicted to opioids/opiates often experience problems - physical, psychological and social. Through medication and support, people can achieve stability in their lives. In treating opioid addiction the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service (AOTS) prescribes fully funded methadone/ Suboxone® and provides support through a team of doctors, key workers, pharmacists, GPs and other health professionals and agencies. Ongoing treatment or short-term reduction plans are available, depending on your needs. For further information about Auckland Opioid Treatment Service, please click here
Opiate/Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) is well researched as an effective and successful treatment for opioid dependence. People addicted to opioids/opiates often experience problems - physical, psychological and social. Through medication and support, people can achieve stability in their lives. In treating opioid addiction the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service (AOTS) prescribes fully funded methadone/ Suboxone® and provides support through a team of doctors, key workers, pharmacists, GPs and other health professionals and agencies. Ongoing treatment or short-term reduction plans are available, depending on your needs. For further information about Auckland Opioid Treatment Service, please click here
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Description
Opiate/Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) is well researched as an effective and successful treatment for opioid dependence.
People addicted to opioids/opiates often experience problems - physical, psychological and social. Through medication and support, people can achieve stability in their lives.
In treating opioid addiction the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service (AOTS) prescribes fully funded methadone/ Suboxone® and provides support through a team of doctors, key workers, pharmacists, GPs and other health professionals and agencies. Ongoing treatment or short-term reduction plans are available, depending on your needs.
For further information about Auckland Opioid Treatment Service, please click here
- Auckland Opioid Treatment Service (PDF, 216.8 KB)
- Opioid Treatment with AOTS (PDF, 333.4 KB)
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Altered High is for young people aged 13 - 19 and their family/whānau within the wider Auckland region, who have concerns about their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or other drug use. We provide: Confidential face to face counselling, as well as options of virtual service via video-call sessions and phone sessions. Youth friendly and developmentally appropriate interventions. Up to date alcohol and other drug resources for young people. Mobility – we travel to our clients. We are not office based thus we see youth where or near to where they are; at school/course, home, a CADS unit or other community settings. Awareness, assessment and support for co-existing mental health issues occurring for youth within our service, as part of their substance use counselling and treatment. Support and counselling for youth who are impacted by a parent or other whānau member's substance abuse (may not or may use substances themselves). Rainbow LGBT focus clinician. Groups tailored to identified/assessed needs for youth in our service. Whānau Group for concerned and impacted families/caregivers in their own right [see attached Brochure], with individual support where needed (whether their young person is with our service or not) Location: Level 2, 409 New North Road, Kingsland Contact Details: Ph 027 462 4580 (call and text) or 0800 845 1818 and ask for Youth Email: alteredhigh@waitematadhb.govt.nz Website: http://alteredhigh.com/ Hours: 8.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday
Altered High is for young people aged 13 - 19 and their family/whānau within the wider Auckland region, who have concerns about their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or other drug use. We provide: Confidential face to face counselling, as well as options of virtual service via video-call sessions and phone sessions. Youth friendly and developmentally appropriate interventions. Up to date alcohol and other drug resources for young people. Mobility – we travel to our clients. We are not office based thus we see youth where or near to where they are; at school/course, home, a CADS unit or other community settings. Awareness, assessment and support for co-existing mental health issues occurring for youth within our service, as part of their substance use counselling and treatment. Support and counselling for youth who are impacted by a parent or other whānau member's substance abuse (may not or may use substances themselves). Rainbow LGBT focus clinician. Groups tailored to identified/assessed needs for youth in our service. Whānau Group for concerned and impacted families/caregivers in their own right [see attached Brochure], with individual support where needed (whether their young person is with our service or not) Location: Level 2, 409 New North Road, Kingsland Contact Details: Ph 027 462 4580 (call and text) or 0800 845 1818 and ask for Youth Email: alteredhigh@waitematadhb.govt.nz Website: http://alteredhigh.com/ Hours: 8.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
To make referrals to the service:
- Anyone can refer to Altered High but it is preferable that young people refer themselves to support engagement.
- The young person must consent to and be involved in the referral process.
- Our Enquiry & Referral line can be contacted on 027 462 4580 (call and text) or free call CADS Call Centre on 0800 845 1818 asking for ‘Youth Team’. One of our youth clinicians will take your call, explain more about the service, answer any questions, and take the referral if appropriate.
- Referrals can be completed on our ‘Youth Referral Form’ [attached to this page] and emailed to
- More information on our service, our Referral Form and a brief enquiry contact page – are on our website www.alteredhigh.com
Description
Altered High is for young people aged 13 - 19 and their family/whānau within the wider Auckland region, who have concerns about their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or other drug use.
We provide:
- Confidential face to face counselling, as well as options of virtual service via video-call sessions and phone sessions.
- Youth friendly and developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Up to date alcohol and other drug resources for young people.
- Mobility – we travel to our clients. We are not office based thus we see youth where or near to where they are; at school/course, home, a CADS unit or other community settings.
- Awareness, assessment and support for co-existing mental health issues occurring for youth within our service, as part of their substance use counselling and treatment.
- Support and counselling for youth who are impacted by a parent or other whānau member's substance abuse (may not or may use substances themselves).
- Rainbow LGBT focus clinician.
- Groups tailored to identified/assessed needs for youth in our service.
- Whānau Group for concerned and impacted families/caregivers in their own right [see attached Brochure], with individual support where needed (whether their young person is with our service or not)
Location:
Level 2, 409 New North Road, Kingsland
Contact Details:
Ph 027 462 4580 (call and text) or 0800 845 1818 and ask for Youth
Email: alteredhigh@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Website: http://alteredhigh.com/
Hours:
8.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday
- Altered High Referral Form (DOCX, 110 KB)
- Service info sheet A4 (PDF, 1 MB)
- Whanau Group brochure (PDF, 1 MB)
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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. We strongly support and work collaboratively to assist with the provision of an integrated treatment approach. We provide: clinical case support consultation liaison training For further information about Dual Diagnosis Service, please click here
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. We strongly support and work collaboratively to assist with the provision of an integrated treatment approach. We provide: clinical case support consultation liaison training For further information about Dual Diagnosis Service, please click here
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
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. We strongly support and work collaboratively to assist with the provision of an integrated treatment approach.
We provide:
- clinical case support
- consultation
- liaison
- training
For further information about Dual Diagnosis Service, please click here
- Dual Diagnosis (PDF, 356.9 KB)
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This service provides assessment, information and support for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age. We aim to improve the life outcomes for unborn babies and children under the age of 3 by working with pregnant women and parents with issues around alcohol and drugs. We can: provide information on the effects of alcohol and other drug use in relation to pregnancy and parenting help you access antenatal care, parenting support, alcohol/other drug treatment and other community and health services coordinate services to work together so that your needs are best met. We can meet you in the community or wherever is most suitable for you. For further information about Pregnancy and Parental Service, please click here
This service provides assessment, information and support for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age. We aim to improve the life outcomes for unborn babies and children under the age of 3 by working with pregnant women and parents with issues around alcohol and drugs. We can: provide information on the effects of alcohol and other drug use in relation to pregnancy and parenting help you access antenatal care, parenting support, alcohol/other drug treatment and other community and health services coordinate services to work together so that your needs are best met. We can meet you in the community or wherever is most suitable for you. For further information about Pregnancy and Parental Service, please click here
- Programme Areas
Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal alcohol & drug addiction
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
This service provides assessment, information and support for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age.
We aim to improve the life outcomes for unborn babies and children under the age of 3 by working with pregnant women and parents with issues around alcohol and drugs.
We can:
- provide information on the effects of alcohol and other drug use in relation to pregnancy and parenting
- help you access antenatal care, parenting support, alcohol/other drug treatment and other community and health services
- coordinate services to work together so that your needs are best met.
We can meet you in the community or wherever is most suitable for you.
For further information about Pregnancy and Parental Service, please click here
- Pregnancy and Parental Service (PDF, 273.9 KB)
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Older Adults Service 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. Our experienced alcohol and other drug clinicians offer a wide range of support and counselling. Located at: CADS West, First Floor 1 Trading Place, Henderson Ph (09) 837 9400
Older Adults Service 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. Our experienced alcohol and other drug clinicians offer a wide range of support and counselling. Located at: CADS West, First Floor 1 Trading Place, Henderson Ph (09) 837 9400
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
Older Adults Service 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.
Our experienced alcohol and other drug clinicians offer a wide range of support and counselling.
Located at:
CADS West, First Floor 1 Trading Place, Henderson Ph (09) 837 9400
- Older Persons Service (PDF, 343 KB)
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Not everyone with an alcohol or drug problem can afford either the time or money to seek residential treatment. CADS Abstinence Programme provides similar support with an abstinence based intensive outpatient programme. It is for people who have a desire and a willingness to be abstinent (without) from drugs and alcohol, and are committed to attending nine hours a week of group work over an eight week period. CADS Abstinence Programme also provides a long-term continuing care programme. Located at: Pitman House, 50 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland Ph: (09) 815 5876
Not everyone with an alcohol or drug problem can afford either the time or money to seek residential treatment. CADS Abstinence Programme provides similar support with an abstinence based intensive outpatient programme. It is for people who have a desire and a willingness to be abstinent (without) from drugs and alcohol, and are committed to attending nine hours a week of group work over an eight week period. CADS Abstinence Programme also provides a long-term continuing care programme. Located at: Pitman House, 50 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland Ph: (09) 815 5876
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Social detox
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
Not everyone with an alcohol or drug problem can afford either the time or money to seek residential treatment. CADS Abstinence Programme provides similar support with an abstinence based intensive outpatient programme.
It is for people who have a desire and a willingness to be abstinent (without) from drugs and alcohol, and are committed to attending nine hours a week of group work over an eight week period.
CADS Abstinence Programme also provides a long-term continuing care programme.
Located at: Pitman House, 50 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland
- CADS Abstinence Programme (PDF, 351.4 KB)
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CADS provides counselling and group support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Takataapui, Fa’afafine and Intersex (Rainbow) communities in Auckland. All CADS clinicians have received training in working effectively with Rainbow people. CADS have a same-sex attraction clinician in the youth service (Altered High) and a designated Rainbow clinician in the adult counselling service. For more information about Rainbow Service, please click here
CADS provides counselling and group support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Takataapui, Fa’afafine and Intersex (Rainbow) communities in Auckland. All CADS clinicians have received training in working effectively with Rainbow people. CADS have a same-sex attraction clinician in the youth service (Altered High) and a designated Rainbow clinician in the adult counselling service. For more information about Rainbow Service, please click here
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can contact CADS, either about yourself or someone else you are concerned about.
Your doctor or healthcare professional is also able to refer you to our service.
Description
CADS provides counselling and group support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Takataapui, Fa’afafine and Intersex (Rainbow) communities in Auckland. All CADS clinicians have received training in working effectively with Rainbow people.
CADS have a same-sex attraction clinician in the youth service (Altered High) and a designated Rainbow clinician in the adult counselling service.
For more information about Rainbow Service, please click here
- Rainbow Focus (PDF, 393.9 KB)
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Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Document Downloads
- CADS When You're Ready (PDF, 387.7 KB)
Contact Details
CADS West, 1 Trading Place, Henderson, Auckland
West Auckland
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Phone
(09) 837 9400
Email
CADS North, 44 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 488 2701
Email
CADS South, 7 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau, Auckland
South Auckland
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Phone
(09) 263 2000
Email
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This page was last updated at 10:05AM on June 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) Auckland.