CADS – Pregnancy and Parental Service (PPS)

Who We Are

The Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) Pregnancy and Parental Service (PPS) is a regional, outreach multi-disciplinary team that provides consultation for health professionals, and brief intervention, intensive support, and care co-ordination for tāngata whai ora.

We support pregnant people and parents (with a child under three years at the time of referral) who are experiencing challenges with alcohol and/or other drugs, aiming to improve health outcomes for both parents and children.

PPS staff are able to meet clients at home or at other community locations, reducing barriers, such as transport, need for childcare and possible stigma.

Where We Are Based

Pt Chevalier, Auckland
Regional service – available across all of Auckland.

Our Service

• Community-based service (no residential beds)

Duration of Stay

• Engagement varies from brief intervention to long-term intensive wrap-around support for up to a year or longer, as required.

What We Offer

• Strength-based goal planning that focuses on resilience and wellbeing to improve outcomes for parents and children
• Education and information on the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting with the aim of reducing the harm associated with substance use
• Help to access health and social services in the perinatal period and provide parenting education and support
• Whānau-inclusive support and family engagement
• Coordination of health and social-service providers
• Advocacy to support non-judgemental service access and reduce stigma
• Multi-disciplinary team: psychiatrists, psychologists, AOD clinicians, nurses, social workers, peer-support specialists, and a Māori-focused clinician

How to Get in Touch

• Phone / Text: 021 784 237 | 09 837 9454 | 0800 845 1818 (ask for Pregnancy and Parental Service)
• Email: CADSDuty.Pps@waitematadhb.govt.nz
• Website: Pregnancy and Parental Service | CADS Auckland
• Operating Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm (Monday to Friday)

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