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, brief intervention, intensive support, and care coordination.

The service supports pregnant people and parents (with a child under three years) who are experiencing challenges with alcohol and/or other drugs, aiming to improve health outcomes for both parents and children.

PPS offers support through home visits, community clinics, hospitals, and CADS units, reducing barriers such as transport, childcare, and stigma.

Where We Are Based

Pt Chevalier, Auckland
Regional service – available across all of Auckland, with staff able to meet clients at home or in the community.

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

• Education and information on the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy and parenting
• Help to access antenatal care, parenting education, and social services
• Goal-setting and advocacy to improve outcomes for parents and children
• Whānau-inclusive support and family engagement
• Coordination of health and social-service providers
• Stigma reduction and advocacy to ensure non-judgemental service access
• Strengths-based planning that focuses on resilience and wellbeing
• 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 & Parental Service | CADS Auckland
• Operating Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm (Monday to Friday)

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