When you're ready!
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
COVID-19 and CADS
CADS remains at Alert Level 4. For information about how our services are operating click on the link below
CADS, AOTS, Tupu & Te Atea Marino South
CADS South, AOTS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu are temporarily based at 12 Waddon Place Mangere until our new premises at Ronwood Ave are ready. We thank everyone for their patience and flexibility at this time.We appreciate this is a significant change. If you have any questions please speak to your counsellor, group facilitator or key worker or phone us on 09 263 2000
When you're ready
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.
Concerned about someone?
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.
Cultural services
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.
September is FASD Awareness Month
How much do you know about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?
September is FASD Awareness Month, the ideal time to get informed, create conversations, change stigma into acceptance and understanding, and turn invisibility into visibility. Wear your red shoes to show your support!
Start the Conversation, Join the Conversation about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Alcohol Drug Helpline
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.
