Want to talk?
we're here to listen.
If you or someone you know needs help or advice with alcohol and other drug use, contact ACADS.
Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS) can provide you with free and confidential information, support, advice and counselling.
To find out more about the services we provide in Mid Canterbury, please contact us today.
If you are an agency or GP wanting to refer somebody in your care to ACADS, referral forms are available by clicking here for a youth referral or here for an adult referral.
If you or someone you know requires urgent or after hours help, adults can call the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor or peer support worker.
Youth can call Youthline 24/7 on 0800 37 66 33, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz.
Address
Hostel Building
Ashburton hospital
Elizabeth Street
Ashburton
7700
Phone
Call us
(03) 308 1270
Text us
021 0823 3648
Hours
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 5.00pm
After hours by arrangement