Information for health professionals and the wider sector is gradually moving. Until mid-2026, information will either be here, or on our other website — tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Canterbury mental health and addiction services
Information for health professionals looking to refer a person for a mental health and addiction service in Canterbury.
Referrals and information
Call or email us for:
- referral guidance
- information about our services.
Adult mental health services
In an emergency, freephone 0800 920 092
For information about our services:
- freephone: 0800 920 092
- email: SPOE@cdhb.health.nz
Adult mental health services — Canterbury
Child mental health services
In an emergency, freephone 0800 218 219 option 2
Child, adolescent and family mental health link (CAFLink) hours are 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
After hours, freephone 0800 920 092
For information about our services:
- freephone: 0800 218 219 option 1
- email: caflink@cdhb.health.nz
Child, adolescent and family mental health link service (CAFLink) — Canterbury
Addiction services
For information about alcohol and other drugs services in Canterbury, call Christchurch Central Service on 03 338 4437
You can also fill out the form on their website:
Christchurch Central Serviceexternal link
For transfer of people who are currently under a specialist addiction service, call CADS on 03 335 4350