We are a multidisciplinary team, made up of social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and addiction psychiatrists.
Phone (04) 494 9170
Level 1
113 Adelaide Road
Mount Cook
Wellington 6021
Phone (04) 570 9801
Public Trust House
40/42 Queens Drive
Lower Hutt
Wellington 5010
Phone (04) 587 2860
Level One, CBD Towers
84-90 Main Street
Upper Hutt
Wellington 5018
Phone (06) 370 6102
Ground Floor
31 Chapel Street
Masterton
Wellington 5810
Formerly 3DHB - Addiction Service
If you have (or are concerned you may have) a substance use disorder and moderate to severe mental health issues we may be able to help you. We can also work with other mental health and addiction professionals who may be helping you already.
We are a multidisciplinary team, made up of social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and addiction psychiatrists.
To find out if you are eligible for healthcare funding, please see the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service website.
Free, Discounts available, Fees apply
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For people in Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti, the Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa who want to stop using drugs or alcohol, our managed withdrawal services can help you.
Addictions - drug & alcohol
Community / social support (AOD), Hospital (medical detox)
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
Adult / Pakeke
DHB clinical services
All referrals, including self-referrals, should come through Te Haika - 0800 745 477, our 24/7 contact centre.
It’s best for people to be referred by their GP because substance use often affects physical health as well.
We also take referrals for people already in hospital or being treated as an outpatient.
Health professionals can refer people to our addiction service via Te Haika
Please take anyone you are concerned may be in significant withdrawal to your nearest emergency department because we do not do emergency managed withdrawals (detoxification).
For people in Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti, the Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa who want to stop using drugs or alcohol, our managed withdrawal services can help you.
Opioid treatment is for people who are addicted to opioids such as morphine, poppy seed tea, methadone, heroin, oxycodone and codeine. If we agree that we are the service best placed to help, and you decide you would like treatment, we will develop a treatment plan with you. We encourage your family to be involved in your treatment planning; if they understand your treatment they will be in a better position to support you. If we are not the best service for you we will provide you with information about other services that may help you. Here are some examples of what we provide for clients: Our case managers work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans. They provide ongoing assessment of substance use and monitor clients' progress to their treatment goals. Our psychiatrists and medical officers provide assessment and treatment for substance dependence and will prescribe you medication if it is the best option.
Addictions - drug & alcohol
Opioid substitution treatment
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
You can phone us or call in to see us
Health professionals can refer people to our service via Te Haika - 0800 745 477.
Our service is based in Wellington and we provide satellite clinics in Porirua, Kāpiti, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. The Wairarapa service is provided by Pathways, a community-based provider of mental health and wellbeing services.
You can also be referred through your doctor or another health professional. We prefer clients to be engaged with a GP because substance use disorders often affect people's physical health.
Opioid treatment is for people who are addicted to opioids such as morphine, poppy seed tea, methadone, heroin, oxycodone and codeine.
If we agree that we are the service best placed to help, and you decide you would like treatment, we will develop a treatment plan with you. We encourage your family to be involved in your treatment planning; if they understand your treatment they will be in a better position to support you.
If we are not the best service for you we will provide you with information about other services that may help you.
Here are some examples of what we provide for clients:
Our co-existing disorders service (CEDS) supports mental health clinicians working with clients with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders who are currently engaged with a mental health team. CEDS also provides training and second opinions within the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Board areas.
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Training - mental health
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
Adult / Pakeke
GP, DHB clinical services
If you are a clinician working with these clients with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders and would like our support email cads@ccdhb.org.nz.
Our co-existing disorders service (CEDS) supports mental health clinicians working with clients with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders who are currently engaged with a mental health team.
CEDS also provides training and second opinions within the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Board areas.
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/addiction-service-mhaids-te-whatu-ora/