Cardiff & Vale Drug & Alcohol Services (CAVDAS)

If you need treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, you're entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.

With the right help and support, it's possible for you to get drug free and stay that way.

Where to get help?

A GP is a good place to start. They can discuss your problems with you and get you into treatment.

They may offer you treatment at the practice or refer you to your local drug and alcohol service.

If you're not comfortable talking to a GP, you can approach one of the following agencies for support and advice.

Self- Referrals

ASK FRANK

Visit the Frank website to find local drug treatment services.

If you're having trouble finding the right sort of help, call the Frank drugs helpline on 0300 123 6600. They can talk you through all your options.

CAVDAS

If you would like to talk to someone about accessing help in Cardiff and the Vale for yourself a friend or a family member, CAVDAS is set up to help.  

Whether it’s drugs or alcohol, CAVDAS is available for you. CAVDAS help people explore treatment options to support you to get you to a place where you want to be.  

You can contact CAVDAS via email and telephone: info@cavdas.com  0300 300 7000

EDAS

EDAS (or Entry to Drug and Alcohol Services) is a single point of entry for anyone who feels that they have an issue with any substance in both Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

You can contact EDAS via email taith@cgl.org.uk or call on 07880 784 626 during following hours [if engaged leave a message, someone can call you back].