Mental Health Commission
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) provide free and confidential, alcohol and other drug treatment and support for individuals and their families, court and police diversion services and access to the Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy. Services are provided for people aged 12 years and over, their carers and their families. CADS will also provide support for families and services working with people younger than 12 years.
In regional Western Australia, the CADS play a central role in planning and coordinating prevention activities in the community.
You can self-refer by calling, emailing or attending your nearest CADS.
External clinicians and services can refer people by completing the referral form below. 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 that prioritises individual and community needs.
Services via the Metropolitan CADS for adults and young people include:
- assessment and referral
- counselling, case management and support
- opioid 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 | Phone: (08) 9430 5966 Email: fremantle@palmerston.org.au Address: L3 / 22 Queen Street, Fremantle | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday, 9am to 12pm and 3.30pm to 8pm Saturday, 10am to 3pm |
| Rockingham | Phone: (08) 9550 9200 Email: rockingham@palmerston.org.au Address: U2/31 Council Avenue, Rockingham | Monday, 9am to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday 9am to 12pm Saturday 10am to 3pm |
| Mandurah | Phone: (08) 9581 4010 Email: mandurah@palmerston.org.au Address: Peel Health Hub | Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4pm Tuesday 9am to 7.30pm Wednesday 9am to 12pm Saturday 10am to 2.30pm |
The South Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Palmerston and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thornlie | Phone: (08) 9267 2400 Email: thornlie@palmerston.org.au Address: 312 Spencer Road, Thornlie | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday, 9am to 12pm and 3pm to 8pm Saturday 10am to 3pm |
| Armadale | Phone: (08) 9399 5344 Email: armadale@palmerston.org.au Address: Unit 2, 210 Jull Street Mall, Armadale | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4pm Wednesday, 9am to 12pm Saturday 9.30am to 12pm |
The South East Metro CADS is a service delivered in partnership between Palmerston and Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services.
| Location | Contact | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | Phone: (08) 9301 3200 Address: 10 Clark Crescent, Joondalup | Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday, 9am to 4pm by appointment |
| Innaloo | Phone: (08) 9246 6767 Address: 21 Wotan Street, Innaloo | Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday, 9am to 4pm by appointment |
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 | Phone: (08) 9274 7055 Address: 4 Stafford St, Midland | Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by appointment Saturday by appointment only |
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 | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam | 1800 447 172 (Toll-free) | 133 Fitzgerald St East, Northam | adminnortham@holyoake.org.au |
| Narrogin | (08) 9881 1999 | 80 Federal Street, Narrogin | adminnortham@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 | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury | 109 Beach Road, Bunbury | 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 | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 63 Serpentine Road, Albany | albany@palmerston.org.au | |
| Katanning | (08) 9821 8306 | 56 Clive Street, Katanning | katanning@palmerston.org.au |
| Denmark | (08) 9892 2100 | Available by appointment only through the Albany office. | albany@palmerston.org.au |
The Midwest CADS, based in Geraldton, provides a fortnightly outreach service to Kalbarri, Dongara and Northampton and a monthly outreach service to Meekatharra, Mullewa, Morawa, Three Springs, Eneabba, Yalgoo, Cue and Mt Magnet.
The Midwest CADS based in Carnarvon provides a fortnightly outreach service to Burrigurrah Aboriginal Community and a monthly outreach service to Exmouth, Shark Bay and Gascoyne Junction.
This service is provided by the WA Country Health Service and funded by the Commission.
| Location | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | 1800 051 999 | Community Health Building, 51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton | MHCADSReception@health.wa.gov.au |
| Carnarvon | 1800 051 999 | Carnarvon Dual Purpose Centre, corner Francis and Cleaver Street, Carnarvon | MHCADSReception@health.wa.gov.au |
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 | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie | 1300 467 392 or (08) 92021 3069 | 48 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie | GCADSReceptionKal@hopecs.org.au |
| Esperance | 1300 467 392 or (08) 9071 5169 | Lotteries House, 3 Forrest Street Esperance | reception.esp@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 | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karratha | 1300 467 392 | Unit 11/5-15 Sharpe Avenue, Karratha Village, Karratha | pcads@hopecs.org.au |
| South Hedland | 1300 467 392 | Unit 1/7 Tonkin Street, South Hedland | 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 | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Broome | Cnr Anne and Robinson Streets, Broome | |
| Derby | (08) 9193 1633 | Derby Hospital, Derby |
| Kununurra | (08) 9166 4350 | 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra |
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 |
Page last updated14 July 2026
