Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Services
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
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.
Website: https://adf.org.au/
Anglicare Victoria
Anglicare deliver Youth Outreach Program, Outreach is a responsive, flexible way to deliver youth AOD interventions and other support. Youth outreach workers provide services in a range of locations where young people live, congregate and feel comfortable. Referrals are required.
Email: AOD.Northern@anglicarevic.org.au
Phone: 8470 9999
Website: Youth Drug and Alcohol Programs - Anglicare Victoria
Counselling Online
Counselling Online is funded by Turning Point, Australia's leading national addiction treatment, training and research online. Young people can complete an online self-assessment to where they're at and what they can do next, create an online account to track their progress, SMS or online chat with a counsellor.
Website: www.counsellingonline.org.au
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Direct Line
Direct Line is a free and confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral service, both online or over the phone. On the website young people can complete a self assessment, identify support services and find information to guide their next steps in their own recovery or supporting someone experiencing addiction.
Phone: 1800 888 236
Website: www.directline.org.au
headspace Greensborough
Headspace can provide young people, their families and caregivers with information and support to navigate their use of alcohol and other drugs. Information and support can be accessed online or through the closest service centre, being Greensborough.
Phone: 9433 7200
Website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/greensborough/
Holstep Health (Formerly Banyule Drug & Alcohol Service)
Holstep Health provides alcohol and drug support in the form of rehabilitation, counselling, and care for people living with addiction, as well as supporting their families, friends and carers. Holstep provides alchohol and drug services to the LGBTIQA+ community, as well as a needle syringe program.
Phone: 9450 2000
Website: Alcohol and Drug support - Holstep Health
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National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
This hotline provides free and confidential information and support for people who have concerns about their own, or someone else's alcohol and/or other drug use. You can call the hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on
Phone: 1800 250 015
Reach Out
Free, anonymous online support for young people aged 16-25 to connect with a trained peer worker to discuss anything that is worrying them.
Website: ReachOut PeerChat | Talk to a peer worker who understands | ReachOut Australia
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)
SHARC provides telephone and online support, education programs, counselling, peer support groups, and residential recovery. The phone counselling is available 24 hours, every day.
Phone:1300 660 068
Website:Home - SHARC | Self Help Addiction Resource Centre
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Turning Point
Turning Point provides a range of programs to support people experiencing addiction including free counselling services. A referral is required and waiting periods may apply for various programs.
Phone: 1800 778 278
Website: Turning Point addiction treatment, education and research centre
YoDAA
YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service for young people or someone concerned and looking for help. They provide over the phone and online access to information and support regarding alcohol and other drug use, young people can call YoDAA Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
Phone: 1800 458 685
Website: www.yodaa.org.au
Youth Projects - Youth Northern Outreach Team (YNOT)
The Youth Northern Outreach team can provide outreach drug and alcohol treatment for 12-25 year olds who are experiencing issues or concerns about the use of drug and alcohol substances, and vaping. YNOT provides personalised, confidential outreach counselling, support, education and referrals for individuals dealing with substance use, vaping or other dependencies.
Phone: 9304 9100
Website: www.youthprojects.org.au/youth-outreach
YSAS
Youth Support Advocacy Service (YSAS) aims to help young people overcome drug and alcohol challenges, improve their mental health and lead healthy fulfilling lives. YSAS can provide information on navigating alcohol and other drug use, as well as a variety of programs to suit various needs. YSAS also offers rehabilitation for young people who are ready to make a change.
Phone: 1800 458 685
Website: Youth Support + Advocacy Service
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