CADS - Dual Diagnosis

Who We Are

Dual Diagnosis is a specialist service for people adversely affected by substance use and mental illness. It provides Alcohol and Drug treatment for clients engaged with Mental Health services who are experiencing co-existing challenges related to substance use. The service works collaboratively with inpatient and outpatient mental health teams.

Where We Are Based

North Shore, South, Central, and West Auckland.

Our Service

Outreach

Duration of Engagement

To be discussed with your clinician.

What We Offer

•        Assessment of people’s use of substances and the associated impacts.

•        Collaborative work with individuals and their support people to improve quality of life.

•        Partnership with inpatient mental health teams or CMHC clinicians and psychiatrists.

•        Personalised outreach support for alcohol and drug concerns, tailored to the individual's needs.

Eligibility:

•        Must be engaged with Mental Health Services in Auckland.

•        Axis 1 Mental Health diagnosis.

•        Experiencing challenges with alcohol or other drug use.

•        Co-existing problems impacting functioning to a degree that outreach support is required.

Referral Pathway:Referral must come from the person’s Mental Health Team.

How To Get In Touch

• Email: cads@waitematadhb.govt.nz
• Referrals: Must be submitted by your Mental Health clinician.
• Website: www.cads.org.nz

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