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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

Need to talk? free call or text any time for support from a trained counsellor 1737

For emergency calls after hours, weekends and public holidays phone the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Service on 0800 50 50 50.

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English

Programmes

Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment

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
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
Home Detoxification Programme

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.

Hospital Detoxification Programme

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.

Opioid Substitution Therapy

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

Contact Details

193 London Street, Hamilton

Waikato

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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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.