Ashburton Community Alcohol & Drug Service (ACADS)
Telephone
03 308 1270
Email
Website
Address
Gate 5, 28 Elizabeth Street,
Ashburton
Ashburton
Postal Address
P O Box 596
Ashburton 7700
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Referral Process
Self, Whanau, GP or Service
ACADS provides confidential face to face counselling, assessment of substance abuse issues, referral to residential treatment, education and information, groups and family support. A Drving While Impaired programme is available for those living in Mid-Canterbury.
ACADS also has a Youth Service that offers support to 12-24 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health and/or addiction issues, as well as those with early presentations of problems or stress for those living in the Mid-Canterbury District.
People can have one to one appointments, have a whanau member or support person with them, be seen at school, home or in the communiy. All services are free, for a flexible period of time, depending on need.