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Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS) | Waikato
Addiction Service
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Our three teams provide alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, advice and detoxification options. Alcohol and Drug Services operate in three clusters across the Waikato DHB health district.
For more information on our rural locations, see the Rural South Community Mental Health & Addiction Services and Rural North Community Mental Health & Addiction Services.
Staff
Our staff group are made up of psychiatrists who specialise in addiction, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists and alcohol and drug clinicians. We are a teaching facility so we also have students from all disciplines at times.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Need to talk? free call or text any time for support from a trained counsellor 1737
Languages Spoken
Hindi, English
Programmes
The Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) provide alcohol and drug assessment and treatment for: individuals presenting with moderate to severe dependency or complex multiple substance use individuals identified as having a co-existing mental health problem The Hamilton service provides specialist services to the most severely affected client group. Comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment and treatment planning form the basis of service delivery. Further support and professional services available from the team include: medical assessment and pharmacotherapy single point of entry service for all referrals, which are then triaged to the most appropriate service case management alcohol and drug counselling and education groups assessment/stablisation bed home detoxification programme consult liaison service for those in Waikato Hospital probation assessments outreach clinics
The Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) provide alcohol and drug assessment and treatment for: individuals presenting with moderate to severe dependency or complex multiple substance use individuals identified as having a co-existing mental health problem The Hamilton service provides specialist services to the most severely affected client group. Comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment and treatment planning form the basis of service delivery. Further support and professional services available from the team include: medical assessment and pharmacotherapy single point of entry service for all referrals, which are then triaged to the most appropriate service case management alcohol and drug counselling and education groups assessment/stablisation bed home detoxification programme consult liaison service for those in Waikato Hospital probation assessments outreach clinics
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community (medical detox), Hospital (medical detox), Opioid substitution treatment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Self referrals are preferred although another person may make a referral with the persons consent and knowledge.
Service criteria/eligibility is adults, 20 years and older, however treatment will be provided to younger people in some circumstances due to service gaps. This is particularly relevant for rural areas. Clients younger than 20 years of age may be seen if no other provider exists in the area.
Our entry criteria requires that the individual will have issues associated with substance dependence. In rural areas significant others who identify as being affected by another’s alcohol and drug use maybe seen by the service.
Description
- individuals presenting with moderate to severe dependency or complex multiple substance use
- individuals identified as having a co-existing mental health problem
- medical assessment and pharmacotherapy
- single point of entry service for all referrals, which are then triaged to the most appropriate service
- case management
- alcohol and drug counselling and education
- groups
- assessment/stablisation bed
- home detoxification programme
- consult liaison service for those in Waikato Hospital
- probation assessments
- outreach clinics
Specialist services include a home detoxification programme. This may include medical assessment and pharmacotherapy.
Specialist services include a home detoxification programme. This may include medical assessment and pharmacotherapy.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community (medical detox)
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self referrals are preferred although another person may make a referral with the client’s consent and knowledge.
Service criteria/eligibility is adults, 20 years and older, however treatment will be provided to younger people in some circumstances due to service gaps. This is particularly relevant for rural areas. Clients younger than 20 years of age may be seen if no other provider exists in the area.
Our entry criteria requires that clients have issues associated with substance abuse or dependence. In rural areas significant others who identify as being affected by another’s alcohol and drug use are seen by the service.
Description
Specialist services include a home detoxification programme. This may include medical assessment and pharmacotherapy.
Specialist services include an inpatient bed for assessment and stabilisation.
Specialist services include an inpatient bed for assessment and stabilisation.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Hospital (medical detox)
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self referrals are preferred although another person may make a referral with the client’s consent and knowledge.
Service criteria/eligibility is adults, 20 years and older, however treatment will be provided to younger people in some circumstances due to service gaps. This is particularly relevant for rural areas. Clients younger than 20 years of age may be seen if no other provider exists in the area.
Our entry criteria requires that clients have issues associated with substance abuse or dependence. In rural areas significant others who identify as being affected by another’s alcohol and drug use are seen by the service.
Description
Specialist services include an inpatient bed for assessment and stabilisation.
The methadone or buprenorphine naloxone treatment programme is available at He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton.
The methadone or buprenorphine naloxone treatment programme is available at He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Opioid substitution treatment
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals accompanied by whānau are encouraged to attend a drop-in clinic at London Street (if residing in the Hamilton district). Here they will be seen by a CADS clinician and briefly screened for suitability to CADS and will receive further information about what we are able to offer.
Description
The methadone or buprenorphine naloxone treatment programme is available at He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Parking available on site at He Toa Takitini, London Street
Website
Contact Details
298 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
Waikato
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 871 3671
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Fax
(07) 870 4279
Email
Website
298 Alexandra Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800
Street Address
298 Alexandra Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800
193 London Street, Hamilton
Waikato
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 834 6902
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Fax
(07) 838 3176
Website
Thames Hospital
Waikato
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 868 0041
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Fax
(07) 868 9206
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:53AM on May 4, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS) | Waikato.