COVID-19 (coronavirus) update

Due to health concerns regarding coronavirus, there are significant impacts to Council facilities, services and events.

All face-to-face Youth events and programs have been cancelled or suspended until at least the end of May.  
 
For the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus disease please visit the Department of Health & Human Services website at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

Coping with stress related to COVID-19

Drugs and alcohol

 

Direct Line

24 hour confidential alcohol & drug counselling and referral in Victoria. Phone of 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.

Ph: 1800 888 236

www.counsellingonline.org.au

Banyule Drug & Alcohol Service

Drug and alcohol counselling, referral to rehabilitation programs and services

Ph: 9433 5111

3/25-33 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough

www.bchs.org.au/Services/alcohol-and-other-drugsdual-diagnosis

Youth Projects – Youth Northern Outreach Team (YNOT)

Youth Northern Outreach Team provide outreach drug and alcohol treatment for 12-21 year olds.

Ph: 9304 9100

https://youthprojects.org.au/programs/additional-support/

headspace Greensborough

Free Alcohol and Other Drug support service for youth 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

 

 

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