New South Wales help & support services
1. Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales
Australia, NSW Creator: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales Last reviewed: 22/06/2017Review: Peak representative body and voice advocating and championing for quality Indigenous health in NSW. The network ensures Aboriginal people lead the agenda for better policies, programs, ethics, services and practices. Resources, including kits to help with tobacco cessation or healthy living, are available free and online to help local services deliver culturally sensitive care.
2. Adele
Australia, NSW Creator: Adele Last reviewed: 29/07/2017Review: A comprehensive residential treatment, alternative treatment and recovery program for people with substance abuse issues. Counselling using cognitive behavioural therapy and 12-step philosophy. All participants have access to regular gym workouts as part of the commitment to ensure the health and fitness of consumers is improved while in treatment. A feature of the programs is the requirement participants commit to saving part of their income or Centrelink in preparation for successful independence at the conclusion of their involvement in the programs. Multiple locations available - Coffs Harbor, Werrington and Randalls.
3. Alcohol and Drug Service -St Vincent’s Hospital
Australia, NSW Creator: St Vincent’s Hospital Last reviewed: 27/01/2016Review: Provides an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient alcohol and other drug detoxification, rehabilitation and pharmacotherapy programs. Has specialised opiate and stimulant treatment programs. Provides a number of state-wide telephone services with information, support, referral and crisis counselling. Access to Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service.
4. Alcohol and Drug Services - Calvary Mater Newcastle
Australia, NSW Creator: Little Company of Mary Health Care Ltd Last reviewed: 30/06/2016Review: Medical and counselling services involving intensive drug education, support, rehab and counselling. Includes both inpatient and outpatient options. Alcohol and Drug Counsellors support clients to develop an individual care plan with achievable goals. The primary streams include outpatient, detox, and illicit drug programs. Located in the Hunter Valley. Referral by GP, another hospital, specialist, healthcare providers or self-referral.
5. Alcohol and other drugs - ACON
Australia, NSW Creator: ACON Health Last reviewed: 18/12/2015Review: A community-based organisation promoting the health and wellbeing of a diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Provides information, counselling services and NSEP related to alcohol and other drugs. Links to stimulants information and health promotion.
6. Alcohol rehabilitation clinic - Northside West Clinic
Australia, NSW Creator: Ramsay Health Care Last reviewed: 28/11/2016Review: Private detox and rehab clinic for individuals and their carers who are impacted by addiction, alcohol misuse or comorbidity issues. Treatment is based on psychological counselling. Based in Parramatta. Self-referral available. Phone the clinic for details. Note: This is a review of the provider’s website and the information on it, not a review of the quality of their services.
7. Alcohol treatment - Discipline of Addiction Medicine - The University of Sydney
Australia, NSW Creator: The University of Sydney Last reviewed: 30/12/2015Review: A team conducting clinical research trials on different alcohol treatment methods particularly pharmacotherapy options. The research explores diagnosis, investigation, prevention and treatment aspects of addiction medicine and is intended to decrease harms to individuals and society and to help consumers with an alcohol addiction.
8. Alcohol, tobacco and drugs services - Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre
Australia, NSW Creator: Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre Last reviewed: 15/10/2015Review: Provides a range of prevention, intervention and education services for women wanting help with alcohol, tobacco or other drug use in inner city. Services include counselling and referrals to health services and alternative treatments. Peer-support groups promote healthy lifestyles and healthy relationships with health promotion education and community development activities. The Centre's services adopt a 'social model of health' foundation.
9. Australian Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Australia, NSW Creator: Australian Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Last reviewed: 01/01/2016Review: Provides multiple intervention services including a 24-hour telephone counselling service, a residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation program for families and support for workplaces. Offers living skills, education, treatment and family assimilation. Supported by twelve-step programs.
10. Beat Alcohol - St John of God Health Care
Australia, NSW Creator: St John of God Health Care Last reviewed: 14/12/2015Review: Comprehensive inpatient, day patient and evening programs in multiple locations across several states. Practical online guidance to identify signs of alcohol dependency using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). The services cover addiction, mental health, co-morbidity, provide self-assessment tools, rehab, family education and aftercare.
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