Drugs and alcohol
Services
Direct Line
24 hour confidential alcohol & drug counselling and referral in Victoria. Phone or webchat.
Ph. 1800 888 236
www.directline.org.au
Counselling Online
Online text-based counselling for people concerned about their own drinking or drug use and people concerned about a family member, relative, or friend.
www.counsellingonline.org.au
Banyule Drug & Alcohol Service
Drug and alcohol counselling, referral to rehabilitation programs and services.
Ph. 9450 2000
www.bchs.org.au/Services/alcohol-and-other-drugsdual-diagnosis
Youth Projects - Youth Northern Outreach Team
The Youth Northern Outreach team provide outreach drug and alcohol treatment for 12-21 year olds.
Ph. 9304 9100
www.youthprojects.org.au/youth-outreach
headspace Greensborough
Free alcohol and other drug support services for young people aged 12-25.
Ph. 9433 7200
https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/greensborough/
Information
Alcohol and Drug Foundation:
A service that offers information about alcohol and drugs, prevention and minimising harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. It includes information about alcohol, illicit drugs and medicines, their effects on the body and tips for keeping yourself safe.
https://adf.org.au/
Reach Out:
Information for young people on topics including chroming, drink spiking, drug use and what to do if your friend has taken drugs or hurt themselves.
Reach Out
YSAS
Youth Support Advocacy Service (YSAS) provides you with information about drug and alcohol use and what its effects are on young people.
https://www.ysas.org.au/
Better Health Channel
This website has useful information about drugs, drug dependency and overdoses.
Better Health Channel
DrinkWise
Promotes a healthier and safer drinking culture across Australia. DrinkWise provides information for young people and parents on alcohol.
www.drinkwise.org.au
Turning Point
National addiction treatment centre, for those affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling. Helping people through addiction.
www.turningpoint.org.au