Community Addiction Unit - Cardiff
About Community Addiction Unit – Cardiff
The Community Addiction Unit is the specialist community addiction service of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, operating from House 56 in the CRI Buildings on Newport Road in central Cardiff, within the health board’s mental health directorate.
The unit provides community-based assessment and treatment for adults with drug and alcohol problems across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, working alongside the Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service partnership, the area’s single point of access for substance use treatment. The health board also accepts contact in Welsh, English and British Sign Language through SignVideo.
Key Facility Details
- Regulator: Regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, the body that inspects NHS health services in Wales.
- Levels of Care: Outpatient assessment, individual therapy and addiction counselling.
- Funding: Available through the NHS.
- Languages: Welsh, English and British Sign Language, via SignVideo.
- Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
An urban, coastal setting in Cardiff, 1.3 miles from the coast. The nearest town is Cardiff (population 372k), under a mile away.
Nearest named features
- Cardiff Arms ParkPark · 1.0 miles
- Grangemoor ParkNature reserve · 2.4 miles
- River ElyRiver · 2.8 miles
- Steep HolmIsland · 10 miles
- Kilve BeachBeach · 21 miles
- WWT SteartWildlife reserve · 21 miles
Getting there
- Cardiff International Airport (CWL)Major international · 10 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Community Addiction Unit – Cardiff Detox and Rehab Services
The Community Addiction Unit is Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s specialist community addiction service, providing outpatient assessment and treatment for adults with drug and alcohol problems across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It works alongside the wider Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service partnership and can be contacted in Welsh, English or British Sign Language.
Recorded support includes individual therapy, addiction counselling and an initial screening and assessment process. No residential or group-therapy provision is described for this specific unit, and the exact approach taken can vary by clinician, so it’s worth asking what applies to your situation when you get in touch.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Where Is Community Addiction Unit – Cardiff?
The unit is based at House 56 in the CRI Buildings on Newport Road, in central Cardiff, a busy arterial road linking the city centre to the eastern suburbs and close to Cardiff’s main hospital and university sites.
Cardiff Airport lies around 12 miles south-west of the city and is linked to Cardiff Central station by rail and bus. Newport Road itself is well served by local buses. Confirm the exact entrance and appointment times before visiting, as this is an NHS site rather than a facility with fixed public visiting hours.
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How Much Does Treatment at Community Addiction Unit – Cardiff Cost?
As an NHS Wales service, the Community Addiction Unit provides outpatient assessment and treatment at no direct cost to eligible residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, with access depending on residency and referral rather than self-pay. For context, private outpatient treatment in the Cardiff area typically runs from about £1,200 to £4,000 a month, though that reflects private provision rather than this NHS service.
Because access runs through the health board rather than direct payment, the most useful step is to ask how a referral into the unit or the wider Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service partnership works, and what an initial assessment involves.
Payment Options
Public Insurance Accepted
Assessment and Testing
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Community Addiction Unit – Cardiff Reviews
If you’ve used this service, supported a family member through it, or referred a client here as a healthcare professional, sharing a review can help other people in Cardiff and the Vale know what to expect.
As part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the unit’s standards sit with the health board and the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales framework rather than a separate private accreditation. A good question to ask is how the unit coordinates with the wider CAVDAS partnership once you’re referred.
Don't Go There as they are Bad People who Enjoy Working Over the Vulnerable people and making their Difficulties all the more difficult as ENJOY Hurting and Harming People behind the Scenes. They are Especially good at… Picking on the Disabled People and Dr Neil Jones is the a Particularly Sick Individual who is the Worst of the lot. I am not there any more and if that doesn't tell you anything I don't know what Will......
Lovely staff who have provided me with excellent care
I cannot say enough good things about C.A.U. I have no idea where some of the people who have posted reviews have been going but it wasn't no. 56 I xan assure you. Every member of staff are friendly,helpfull and treat… you with respect with no making judgements at all. Lezleyand Erin were a massive help with my addiction to alchohol.They truley care and want to help you. The difference they and CAU made to my life is immeasurable. Thankyiu one and allMaybe the bad reviewers didn't want help or hearing the truth?!? Thankyou. Howard .They don't Judge just help.
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