NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
The CADS abstinence programme is an intensive programme for people who are looking to be free of alcohol and other drugs. It can be a helpful option for people who might be thinking about residential treatment.
Call the CADS abstinence programme on 09 815 5876
Call us or complete our online form if you have feedback, complaints or need to message us about an appointment.
The CADS abstinence programme is available at Pitman House.
The programme is based on the 12 steps and people are encouraged to also attend 12-step meetings such as alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous.
An opportunity to see if an abstinence-based programme will help you achieve your goals. It runs 2 evenings a week for 4 weeks (sometimes longer depending on your circumstances).
An intensive group for people wanting to be free of alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours. The group meets for 3 hours, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
There is also a women's group run by women for women. The group meets for 3 hours, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
A support group, an intensive group and continuing care group for the friends and whānau of people undertaking the programme.
A weekly 90-minute on-going support group for those wanting support to maintain change.
Ongoing education to help people maintain their recovery, wellness and safety.
We have downloadable information about our services and drug facts on the Health NZ website.
Community alcohol and drug service (CADS) resources — Health NZ
