When you're ready to talk about your alcohol and other drug use, or you're concerned about someone else, CADS is here to help
"[The people at CADS] are cheerful, friendly, caring and non-judgemental. I felt respected and was treated with dignity … Thank you for helping me take my first step into a new exciting life"
"Sometimes it can be hard to stay positive that change will happen"
"This group saved my life at times especially when I was in a dark place"
"Instead of constantly searching for and using drugs opioid treatment has allowed me to work through problems associated with drugs. I’m a lot healthier and happier now"
"I have learned useful skills like setting boundaries, self-care and acceptance to cope with family members' behaviour and have now gained my own sense of identity"
With our support you can develop a plan. This plan may include attending a group, counselling, reading some information or accessing one of our specialist services. In short we can help you make the changes you want to make.
If you are worried about someone else’s alcohol or drug use we offer special groups and information evenings as well as individual counselling. Share and learn with others about dependency, substances, boundaries and useful coping strategies
Te Atea Marino (Maori service) and Tupu (Pacific service) and the Asian service offer culturally appropriate counselling, groups, support and consultation options. Translators are available on request
Consumers and family whanau share their stories of recovery with the help of CADS and other services and supports
The alcohol drug telephone helpline is only a call away. Call 0800 787 797 or text 8681 to speak with a trained counsellor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential.
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day
It aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death and acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
The tragedy of overdose death is preventable
