Drug and alcohol services (CICADA Centre NSW)
Our services
CICADA provides care and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol.
CICADA stands for 'Care and Intervention for Children Affected by Drugs and Alcohol'.
At CICADA, we offer non-judgmental, trauma-informed support to children, young people, families, and carers navigating substance use challenges. Our dedicated team includes Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, and Aboriginal Care Navigators.
The CICADA Centre offers three services.
Contact information
The Children鈥檚 Hospital at Westmead:
Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospital, Randwick:
Support for Aboriginal young people and families
We strive to promote and support the delivery of culturally safe and accessible care to Aboriginal bubs, kids and families attending CICADA services.
As part of our team, we have two Aboriginal Care Navigators, Josh, a proud Wiradjuri man, and Lauren, a proud Bundjalung women. Josh and Lauren can walk alongside your journey with CICADA, helping to:
- Provide support at appointments and be a friendly face to have a yarn with!
- Support you in talking with and providing information to the clinical team
- Advocate for cultural needs in terms of appointments, assessment and recommendations for care
- Engage young people with outreach in community
- Connect families with local Aboriginal services
