Community Metro Alcohol and Drug Services

The Community Metro Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) provide outpatient alcohol and other drug services in the community. Next Step has partnered with non-government Alcohol and Other Drug service providers in the community to deliver an Integrated Service to the consumer and ensure community needs are a priority.

These services are free and confidential and provide individuals and their families with:

assessment and referral
counselling, case management and support
opiate and alcohol pharmacotherapy treatment
outpatient withdrawal services including home based withdrawal 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 court system
services for young people and people referred by other agencies
outreach counselling services
support for local communities through prevention and community development activities

Note: some of the above services are provided by Next Step's non-government partners.

Individual do not require a referral and can self-refer by calling or attending their nearest CADS. To find your nearest community alcohol and drug service, please look at the list below:

Metropolitan

Outpatient services are also provided by Next Step's East Perth Outpatient services.

For information about the Drug and Alcohol Youth Service, please visit that page.

Information for professionals:

External practitioners or hospitals can refer a patient by completing the form below.

Fax/Email referral form