Mental Health Commission
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) provide free and confidential, alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and support for individuals and their families, diversion services and access to the Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy. In the regions, the CADS play a central role in planning and coordination prevention activities in the community.
Services are provided for people aged 12 years and over, their carers and their families. CADS will also provide support for families and services dealing with people younger than 12 years.
You do not need a referral and can self-refer by calling or attending your nearest CADS. External clinicians and services can refer people by completing the below form. Please save the form, attach to an email and send to the relevant service.
To find your nearest CADS, please see below.
Metropolitan CADS
The Metropolitan CADS are provided by Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services in partnership with non-government alcohol and other drug service providers. This partnership ensures an integrated service and that individual and community needs are a priority.
Services via the Metropolitan CADS for adults and young people include:
- assessment and referral
- counselling, case management and support
- opiate and alcohol pharmacotherapy
- outpatient withdrawal services including home-based withdrawal management through Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN)
- medical reviews
- clinical psychology
- group programs
- support to families and significant others
- shared care with other services
- diversion programs for people referred by police and the courts
- outreach counselling services
- support for local communities through prevention and community development activities.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | (08) 9430 5966 | 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri) |
| Rockingham | (08) 9550 9200 | 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri) |
| Mandurah | (08) 9581 4010 | 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri) |
The South Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Palmerston and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thornlie | (08) 9267 2400 | 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri) |
| Armadale | (08) 9399 5344 | 9am to 4pm (Mon-Fri) |
The South East Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Palmerston and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Clark Crescent, Joondalup | (08) 9301 3200 | 8.30am to 4.30pm (Mon-Fri) |
| 21 Wotan Street, Innaloo | (08) 9246 6767 | 8.30am to 4.30pm (Mon-Fri) |
The North Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Cyrenian House and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | (08) 9274 7055 | 8.30am to 4.30pm (Mon-Fri) |
The North East Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Holyoake and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
Regional CADS
The Wheatbelt CADS is based in both Northam and Narrogin, and provides outreach services to Merredin, Wyalkatchem, Gingin, Goomalling and all points west to Beverley.
This service is provided by Holyoake and funded by the Mental Health Commission (Commission).
| Location | Contact | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam | 1800 447 172 (Toll-free) | 4 Elizabeth Place, Northam WA | holyadmin@holyoake.org.au |
| Narrogin | (08) 9881 1999 | Hospital Grounds, Williams Road, Narrogin WA | holyadmin@holyoake.org.au |
Based in Bunbury, the South West CADS also provides outreach services to Manjimup, Bridgetown, Collie, Busselton and Margaret River.
This service is provided by St John of God and funded by the Commission.
| Location | Contact | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury | 109 Beach Road, Bunbury WA | admin.swcads@sjog.org.au |
Based in Albany, the Great Southern CADS provides outreach services to towns as far west as Walpole, north to Katanning and east to Lake Grace.
In addition to its Albany office, the team also has offices in Denmark, Mt Barker and Katanning.
This service is provided by Palmerston and funded by the Commission.
| Location | Contact | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Unit 3/90 Frederick Street, Albany WA | albanyadmin@palmerston.org.au | |
| Katanning | (08) 9821 8306 | 19 Daping Street, Katanning WA | albanyadmin@palmerston.org.au |
| Denmark | (08) 9892 2100 | Unit 7/39 Strickland Street, Denmark WA | albanyadmin@palmerston.org.au |
Based in Geraldton the Midwest CADS provides a fortnightly outreach service to Carnarvon, Kalbarri, Dongara, Northampton, Mullewa, Morawa, Three Springs and Eneabba.
Once a month the team also travels to Yalgoo, Cue, Mt Magnet, Meekatharra and Wiluna.
This service is provided by the WA Country Health Service and funded by the Commission.
| Location | Contact | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | Community Health Building, 51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton WA |
Based in Kalgoorlie and Esperance, the Goldfields CADS provides regular outreach services to communities around the Goldfields and Esperance region.
This service is provided by Hope Community Services and funded by the Commission.
| Location | Contact | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie | 48 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie WA | GCADSReceptionKal@hopecs.org.au | |
| Esperance | (08) 9071 5169 | Esperance Lotteries House, 3 Forrest St, Esperance WA | GCADSReceptionKal@hopecs.org.au |
Based in Karratha, the Pilbara services are also located in Port Hedland, Newman and Tom Price, as well as outreach across the region.
This service is provided by Hope Community Services and funded by the Mental Health Commission.
| Location | Contact | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karratha | Unit 11/5-15 Sharpe Avenue, Karratha Village, Karratha WA | pcads@hopecs.org.au |
The West Kimberley CADS has offices in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and also provides regular outreach services to outlying communities across the West Kimberley region.
This service is provided by the WA Country Health Service and funded by the Commission, and trades as the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service.
| Location | Contact | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Broome | Cnr Anne and Robinson Streets, Broome WA | |
| Derby | (08) 9193 1633 | Derby Hospital, Derby WA |
| Kununurra | (08) 9166 4350 | 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra WA |
The East Kimberley CADS has offices in Kununurra and Halls Creek, and also provides regular outreach services to outlying communities across the East Kimberley region.
This service is provided by the WA Country Health Service and funded by the Commission, and trades as the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service.
| Location | Contact | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Kununurra | (08) 9166 4350 | 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra WA |
Page last updated1 May 2025
