Nurses at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on both Tuesday 2 September and Thursday 4 September. Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
Industrial action — Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Oraexternal link
The CADS abstinence programme is an intensive programme for people who are looking to be free of alcohol and other drugs. It can be a helpful option for people who might be thinking about residential treatment.
Phone 09 815 5876external link
Call us or complete our online form if you have feedback, complaints or need to message us about an appointment.
The CADS abstinence programme is available at Pitman House.
The programme is based on the 12 steps and people are encouraged to also attend 12-step meetings such as alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous.
An opportunity to see if an abstinence-based programme will help you achieve your goals. It runs 2 evenings a week for 4 weeks (sometimes longer depending on your circumstances).
An intensive group for people wanting to be free of alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours. The group meets for 3 hours, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
There is also a women's group run by women for women. The group meets for 3 hours, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
A support group, an intensive group and continuing care group for the friends and whānau of people undertaking the programme.
A weekly 90-minute on-going support group for those wanting support to maintain change.
Ongoing education to help people maintain their recovery, wellness and safety.
We have downloadable information about our services and drug facts on the Health NZ website.
Community alcohol and drug service (CADS) resources — Health NZexternal link
