Midwest Community Alcohol and Drug Service

Midwest Community Alcohol and Drug Service (MCADS) aims to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm for the people of the Midwest, Gascoyne and Murchison by working with individuals, families and the community to reduce the impact of drug use.

Services provided

All our services are free and confidential

• One on one and group counselling for alcohol and other drugs
• Advise and support to individuals and their significant others regarding alcohol and other drug misuse
• Alcohol and other drug education and awareness programs in; prison, the community, business, government and non-government agencies
• VSU coordination and response
• Management of Pharmacotherapies [Suboxone & Methadone] in Geraldton and Carnarvon
• Offices in Carnarvon and Meekatharra and outreach to regional towns
• NSP & NSEP
• Diversion
• Cannabis Intervention Sessions [police diversion]
• Alcohol Interlock Scheme
• Hip Hop program in Prison
  
• Referral to specialist detox and rehab services
• Videoconference and telephone sessions available.
• Service provided via Headspace
• Back on track program for Aboriginal males aged 18-25, in partnership with AMS and Headspace.

Outreach:

We have 3 hubs in Geraldton, Meekatharra and Carnarvon and we provide outreach to areas in the Midwest, Gascoyne and Murchison including Kalbarri, North Midlands, Mt Magnet, Exmouth, Shark Bay, Gascoyne Junction and Burringurrah. 

Target Groups

• Individuals, families, youth, couples and community members
• The service employs a good mix of female/male, aboriginal/non aboriginal and CALD counsellors.

Entry Requirements

• All substance related issues qualify
• All ways of referral are acceptable (self, phone, in person, by DOCS, GP, DCP, school, employer etc.)
• Walk in option are available
• Aged 14 and over.