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Waikato DHB - Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
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.
Programmes
Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment
- 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…
Description
- individuals presenting with moderate to severe dependency or complex multiple substance use
- individuals identified as…
Home Detoxification Programme
- 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…
Description
Specialist services include a home detoxification programme. This may include medical assessment and pharmacotherapy.
Hospital Detoxification Programme
- 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…
Description
Specialist services include an inpatient bed for assessment and stabilisation.
Opioid Substitution Therapy
- 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…
Description
The methadone or buprenorphine naloxone treatment programme is available at He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton.
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.
Charges
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
Parking
Parking available on site at He Toa Takitini, London Street
Website
Contact Details
Thames Hospital
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 868 0041
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Fax
(07) 868 9206
Email
Website
Manaaki Centre
Thames Hospital
Mary Street
Thames
Waikato 3500
Street Address
Manaaki Centre
Thames Hospital
Mary Street
Thames
Waikato 3500
Postal Address
PO Box 707
Thames 3540
298 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 871 3671
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Fax
(07) 870 4279
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:02PM on May 4, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Waikato DHB - Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS).