Alcohol and drug services
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- National
Australian Capital Territory
Service directories
- ACT Health—Alcohol and other drugs
Information, advice and referral 24/7. - Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Treatment services
Residential
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADFACT)
Karralika therapeutic community, men’s halfway house, relapse prevention and sober driver program. - Centacare Canberra and Goulburn—Alcohol and other drug
Sobering up shelter and dual diagnosis lodge. - Directions ACT—Arcadia House Detoxification and Withdrawal Services
Located in Bruce. - The Salvation Army—Canberra City Oasis—Canberra Recovery Services
Centre for men. - Toora Single Wimmin’s Shelter
Alcohol and drug services for women.
Non-residential
- South East Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service
Assessment, rehabilitation, family support, pharmacotherapy and drug diversion.
Information and resources
- ACT Government—Community Health – Alcohol and other drugs
Information, advice and referral.
New South Wales
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
- Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA)—Member agencies
- Positive Life NSW—Contacts directory
- NSW Government—Druginfo—NSW NGOs
Directory of non-government agencies.
Treatment services
Residential
- Freeman House
12 step therapeutic community, Armidale. - Foley House
Supported accommodation for people with HIV/AIDS and drug issues. - Kedesh Rehabilitation Services
Medium-term residential treatment facility, Unaderra. - O’Connor House
Residential detox and rehab program, Wagga Wagga. - Odyssey House
Residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs for individuals and families. - Sherwood Cliffs Christian Community
Residential rehabilitation farm for single men and married couples, Coffs Harbour. - St John of God Health Care—Beat Alcohol
Inpatient and outpatient alcohol treatment programs, Sydney. - St Vincent de Paul House, Coniston
Residential rehabilitation for homeless men. - St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney—Alcohol and Drug Service
Residential detox, clinical services and methadone programs. - The Buttery
Residential therapeutic rehabilitation centre, Lismore. - The Glen Centre
Residential 12 step program, Chittaway. - The Lyndon Community
Withdrawal, therapeutic residential and outreach program, Orange. - The Northside Group—Drugs and alcohol
Inpatient and outpatient treatment clinics, Greenwich and Wentworthville. - The Sanctuary Byron Bay—Detox
Medically supervised detox program. - We Help Ourselves (WHO)
Therapeutic residential programs from methadone to abstinence models. - Wesley Mission—Alcohol and other drugs program
Residential rehabilitation. - William Booth Institute
Residential rehabilitation program, Surry Hills.
Indigenous
- Namatjira Haven Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Healing Centre
Residential rehabilitation program for men, Alstonville. - Oolong House
Residential and non residential for indigenous people, Nowra. - Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Residential rehabilitation, Woodstock.
Women and children
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation NSW—Kathleen York House
Residential rehabilitation for women and children, Glebe. - Jarrah House
Residential treatment program for women and children, Little Bay. - Kamira Farm
Residential therapeutic community for women and children, Wyong. - Phoebe House
Residential rehab for women on methadone with children.
Young people
- Dunsmore House
Residential adolescent assessment and treatment unit, Rooty Hill. - Ted Noffs Foundation—Residential programs
Withdrawal, residential rehabilitation, school and family counselling. - Teen Challenge NSW—ONE80TC
Counselling, family reconciliation and life skills training. - Youth Off the Streets—Outreach programs
Outreach and residential programs.
Non-residential
- Bridges
- Holyoake—Programs
Programs for alcohol and other drug users and others affected. - Kirketon Rd Centre
Medical, counselling and social welfare service, Kings Cross. - Manly Drug Education and Counselling Centre (MDECC)
Community education, intervention, counselling and treatment programs. - Northern Beaches Community Drug Alcohol and Gambling Service
Counselling, assessment and referral, Mona Vale. - Regenesis
Tailored individual programs, Southern Highlands area. - Ryde Drug and Alcohol Services
Assessment, treatment and referral.
Families
- Family Drug Support
Information, education and counselling to family members.
Multicultural
- Co.As.It. Drug and Alcohol Program
Case management, group work and educative seminars for people from Italian background.
Young people
- The Station
Counselling and referral. - Wayback Committee
Assessment, detox, counselling and rehabilitation, Harris Park.
Harm reduction
- South Eastern Sydney & Illawarra Health Service—Needle Stick Injury Hotline
Information, support and referral service for health care workers, paramedics and emergency services. - South West Area Health Service—Alcohol, Drugs and Safety—Drugged and assaulted
- Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre
Education, and supervision of injecting drug episodes.
Information and resources
- NSW Health—Druginfo—Research and resources
- Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre (WESDARC)
Self help
- Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) Australia
Peer-managed self-help group.
Northern Territory
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Department of Health and Families—Directory of Alcohol and Drug Services (2006) [PDF 736KB]
- Department of Health and Families—Withdrawal Services
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Treatment services
Residential
- Barkly Region Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Group
Residential rehabilitation centre, Tennant Creek. - Drug and Alcohol Services Association Alice Springs
Sobering up shelter, counselling and rehabilitation. - Jesse’s Wish—Banyan House [DOC 76KB]
Self-help therapeutic community, Berrimah. - Mission Australia—Community Services in the Northern Territory
Sobering up shelters, withdrawal and rehabilitation. - The Salvation Army—Sunrise Centre
Withdrawal, rehabilitation and aftercare, Stuart Park.
Non-residential
- Amity Community Services
Prevention, intervention, training and drink drive education.
Indigenous
- Centacare NT—Services
Awareness and recovery programs and intensive youth support. - Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (CAAPS)
Education, assessment, intervention, treatment and aftercare.
Information and resources
- Department of Health and Families—Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS)
24/7 service for practitioners, health and welfare workers.
Queensland
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Treatment services
Residential
- Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services
Residential therapeutic community, transition care, community access and education, Gold Coast. - Gold Coast Drug Council
Mirikai therapeutic community, drug diversion, family therapy, outclient services and health education. - Logan House
Medium-term rehabilitation. - Ozcare—Drug and alcohol services
Home based and residential detox and rehabilitation. - The Salvation Army—Drugs and alcohol
Detox, residential and non residential rehabilitation. - We Help Ourselves—WHOS Najara
Residential therapeutic community, Sunshine Coast.
Indigenous
- KASH
Live-in rehabilitation centre, Mount Isa. - Yarrabah Rehabilitation Centre
Young people
- Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS)
- Teen Challenge Queensland—Services
Outreach and residential rehabilitation. - Youth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI)
Adolescent drug treatment program, Cairns.
Non-residential
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland
Drug diversion, pre-release assessment/treatment, employee assistance and drink driving programs. - Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland—Holyoake
Support, counselling, therapy and education. - Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN)
Counselling and family support, with comorbidity focus.
Harm reduction
Information and resources
South Australia
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia—Client Services and Locations
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Treatment services
Residential
- Anglicare—Drugs and Alcohol
Archway residential recovery program and family counselling. - Baptist Community Services (SA) —Drug and Alcohol Services
Brief intervention counselling. - DrugBeat of South Australia Program
Recovery-based rehabilitation. - Kahlyn Day Centre
Residential withdrawal and rehabilitation, Magill. - The Salvation Army—Towards Independence Network of Services
Sobering up unit and residential treatment programs, Adelaide. - UnitingCare Wesley—Kuitpo Community
Residential therapeutic rehabilitation program.
Young people
- Mission Australia—Mission Australia Centre
Sobering up and outreach program, Hindmarsh. - Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service—Clinical Services
- Teen Challenge South Australia
Living Free men's and women’s rehabilitation programs. - Women and Children's Hospital—Adolescent Ward – Inpatient Withdrawal Service [PDF 176KB]
Non-residential
- Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA)
Prevention, education and treatment. - Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
Assessment, counselling and support in Port Augusta. - DRUG ARM South Australia
Street outreach programs and family support. - Royal Adelaide Hospital—Drug and Alcohol Resource Unit
Assessment, management and referral.
Corrections
Indigenous
- Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) (ADAC)
Projects and targeted resources. - Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Primary health care, counselling, NSEP and drug substitution.
Harm reduction
Tasmania
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Department of Health and Human Services—Alcohol and Drug Service
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Treatment services
Residential
- Detox Intervention Unit
Inpatient substance withdrawal management in Southern Tasmania. - The Salvation Army Hobart Bridge Centre
Residential rehabilitation program.
Young people
- Linkzone—Burnie Youth Alcohol and Drug Service
Counselling, advocacy, information and referral.
Harm reduction
Information and resources
- Drug Education Network (DEN)
Health promotion, brief intervention and research.
Victoria
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Connectingcare
Victorian health and community services directory. - Department of Human Services—Community alcohol and drug services
- Department of Human Services—Victorian accredited driver education programs – February 2007 [PDF 160KB]
- Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
Indigenous
Treatment services
Residential
- Anglicare Greater Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service (AGEnDAS)
Detox, counselling, residential rehab and therapeutic group support. - Delmont Private Hospital
Inpatient and outpatient, Glen Iris. - Depaul House
Withdrawal and rehabilitation. - Maroondah Addictions Recovery Project (MARP)
Residential rehabilitation, Lilydale. - Odyssey House Victoria
Residential therapeutic community, family units, community based programs and research. - Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program
Counselling, pharmacotherapy, home withdrawal and rehabilitation, Frankston. - Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)—Recovery Support Services
Residential recovery program, Glenhuntly. - Southern Health—South East Alcohol and Drug Services (SEADS)
Outreach, withdrawal/detoxification (outpatient, home-based and residential), pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation. - The Salvation Army Kardinia Network
Crisis counselling and drug treatment, Geelong. - The Salvation Army—The Basin Centre
Residential recovery program, The Basin. - The Salvation Army—Victoria
Crisis intervention, detox and residential rehabilitation. Click on region, then Addiction Services. - UnitingCare Moreland Hall
Outpatient and residential withdrawal, counselling and support, Moreland. - Western Health—DASWest Drug and Alcohol Services
Intervention, counselling, residential withdrawal and pharmacotherapy, Footscray. - Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD)
Counselling, drug diversion, home withdrawal, Koori diversion, NSEP and medical service. - Windana
Therapeutic residential and community based rehabilitation.
Indigenous
- Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative
Residential rehabilitation and outreach support services. - Tanderra Koori Community Alcohol and Drug Service Centre
Rehabilitation services, Bairnsdale.
Women
- The Royal Women’s Hospital—Alcohol and drug service
Drug and alcohol service for pregnant women.
Non-residential
- Barwon Health—Drug and Alcohol Services
Outreach, withdrawal, supported accommodation, methadone, NSEP and counselling. - Buoyancy Foundation
Counselling and therapeutic programs. - Department of Human Services—DirectLine
24/7 counselling, information and referral. - TaskForce
Outreach, counselling, pharmacotherapy, support groups for families and friends. - Turning Point—CounsellingOnline
National online counselling 24/7.
Corrections
- Australian Community Support Organisation—Community Offenders Advice and Treatment Service (COATS)
Click on Programs, then COATS.
Families
- Family Drug Help
Support for family members of alcohol and drug users. - Hume Alcohol and Other Drugs—Service List
Pharmacotherapies, drug diversion, detox and rehabilitation services. - Mary of the Cross Centre
Support services and ancillary care for the families.
Young people
- Clockwork Young People’s Health Service
Counselling and therapeutic peer support groups. - Jesuit Social Services—Connexions
Counselling young people with a dual diagnosis. - Waverley Emergency Adolescent Care—Tandana Place
Adolescent residential rehabilitation. - Youth Projects
Outreach, NSEP, drink/drug drive and primary health programs. - Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS)
Outreach, day and residential detox and rehabilitation for young people 12-21yrs.
Information and resources
Self help
- Alcoholics Anonymous Victoria
- New Life Program
Self help recovery program; help available 24/7.
Western Australia
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Drug and Alcohol Office—Directory of Drug and Alcohol Services
Metropolitan, rural, residential and community services. - Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
- Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
Click on Projects, and Members. - Womens Health Services—Alcohol and other drug services for women
Treatment services
Residential
- Cyrenian House
Residential and non-residential rehabilitation service. - DRUG ARM—Rosella House
Substance-free therapeutic community and transitional house, Geraldton. - Fresh Start Recovery Program
Naltrexone and rehabilitation program. - Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services
Inpatient withdrawal service, metropolitan and youth services. - Palmerston Association
Therapeutic residential services and transitional housing. - The Salvation Army—Bridge Program
Detoxification, sobering-up centre, residential assessment centre and outreach-based community care, Highgate.
Indigenous
- Milliya Rumurra
Treatment and rehabilitation programs, Broome. - Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation
Treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Women
Young people
- Teen Challenge Western Australia—Grace Academy
Residential rehabilitation and detox program, Esperance.
Non-residential
- Drug and Alcohol Office—Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
24/7 telephone information, counselling, and referral service. - St John of God—Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN)
Home based withdrawal. - Holyoake—Programs
- Mercy Family and Community Services—Mercy Addiction Support Team (MAST)
Counselling, consulting and training. - Palmerston Association—Individual services
- Ruah Community Services
Holistic support services. - Drug and Alcohol Office—South Metro Community Drug Service
Comprehensive treatment services.
Corrections
- Department of the Attorney General—Court Assessment and Treatment Service (CATS)
- Palmerston Association—Court diversion
Families
- Drug and Alcohol Office—Parent Drug Information Service (PDIS)
Family support, information and referral.
Women
- Womens Health Services—Alcohol and Other Drug Services for Women
- Drug and Alcohol Office—Women's and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service (WANDAS)
Young people
- Drug Information and Counselling Service
For 12-25 year olds and their families.
Harm reduction
- WA Substance Users Association (WASUA)
Information, counselling and supported treatment referral.
National
Service directories
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
- Australian Government—Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Australian map to locate rehabilitation hostels. - Australian Government—HealthInsite
Health services directory. - Australasian Therapeutic Community Association (ATCA)
Links to member services. - Infoxchange Service Seeker
- Lifeline Service Finder
- The Salvation Army—Addiction Services
NSEP, withdrawal, counselling, home-based and residential treatment services.
Young people
- Australian Drug Foundation—Somazone—Services directory
Services directory for young people. - Boystown - Kids Helpline—Search for a service
Directory of services for teenagers and young adults.
Treatment services
- DRUG ARM Australasia
- Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre—CounsellingOnline
National 24/7online counselling.
Indigenous
Multicultural
Workforce
Young people
Information and resources
- Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD)
- Australian Drug Foundation—DrugInfo Clearinghouse
Collects, interprets and disseminates prevention information. - Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)
Advisory body on drug policy. - Victorian Government—Better Health Channel—Drugs
Fact sheets on alcohol and drug topics.
Families
- NSW Government—Families & friends affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone close [PDF 80KB]
Booklet for family and friends affected by others’ use.
Indigenous
- Australian Drug Foundation—Koori DrugInfo—Fact sheets
Information for Koori community.
Young people
- Australian Drug Foundation—Somazone
Information, personal stories, Q&A and services directory. - Quit SA—OxyGen
Informing young people about tobacco. - Youth Drug Support Australia
Information, Q&A and referral to support services.
Self help
- Al-Anon/Alateen
12 step fellowship for families and friends. - Alcoholics Anonymous
Self help 12 step fellowship. - Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users’ League (AIVL)
- Marijuana Anonymous Australia
Self help 12 step fellowship. - Narcotics Anonymous Australia
Self help 12 step fellowship. - Peer Support Australia
- Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) Australia
Face-to-face and online support.
Page last updated: 7 January 2010
