Direct Line
24/7 confidential counselling, information and referral service for anyone in Victoria affected by an alcohol or drug problem.
Ph: 1800 888 236
www.directline.org.au
Counselling Online
Counselling Online is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction. Counselling online is free, confidential and available 24 hours 1800 888 236 (Direct Line)
www.counsellingonline.org.au
Banyule Drug & Alcohol Service
Banyule Community Health provides drug & alcohol counselling, referral to a range of drug & alcohol withdrawal and rehabilitation programs and services. Services include specialist housing programs, harm-minimisation advice as well as support groups for family and friends. Banyule Community Health have youth specific drug & alcohol works available.
Banyule Community Health Centres:
West Heidelberg: 21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg 3081
Ph: 9450 2000
Greensborough: 3/25-33 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough, 3088
Ph: 9433 5111
www.bchs.org.au/Services/alcohol-and-other-drugsdual-diagnosis
Victorian Government Drug Information Site
This site contains useful information about drugs for a range of people, including drug users, families, friends or anyone who is affected by drugs or wants to learn more about the harmful effects of drugs. Drug treatment options, training and events are also listed.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-and-other-drug-treatment-services
Drink Wise
DrinkWise Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Their primary focus is to help bring about a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia. DrinkWise provides a range of information for young people and parents about alcohol and health.
www.drinkwise.org.au
03 9682 8641
DrugInfo
A service provided by the Australian Drug Foundation that offers information about alcohol and other drugs and the prevention of related harms.
www.druginfo.adf.org.au
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS)
A free telephone consultancy service for health and welfare professionals.
Phone: 1800 812 804
Email: dacasenquiries@turningpoint.org.au
www.dacas.org.au
Cannabis Information and Support
Provides information regarding cannabis use to the community, cannabis users and their families. Has mobile app that connects users trying to quit or cut down cannabis use, and provides support.
https://cannabissupport.com.au/
Family Drug Support
Support and information for parents, family members and significant others of someone with problematic alcohol or other drug use.
www.fds.org.au
Turning Point
Promotion and maximisation of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms.
Main office:
110 Church Street,
Richmond, 3121 VIC
Phone: 03 8413 8413
Email: Info_Group@turningpoint.org.au
www.turningpoint.org.au
Reach Out!
A service that helps young people to get through tough times, it provides information and support on a range of youth issues.
www.reachout.com.au
Service Directory for Drug and Alcohol Users
Provides comprehensive information for drug and alcohol users, as well as a directory of service providers in Victoria.
Provides links to Fitzroy Legal Service, Law Handbook Online.
www.vicdrugguide.org.au
Direct Line
24/7 confidential counselling, information and referral service for anyone in Victoria affected by an alcohol or drug problem.
Phone: 1800 888 236
www.directline.org.au
Counselling Online
Counselling Online is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction. Counselling online is free, confidential and available 24 hours
Phone: 1800 888 236 (Direct Line)
www.counsellingonline.org.au
Youth Projects YNOT
Youth Northern Outreach Team provide outreach drug and alcohol treatment for 12-21 year olds.
Phone: 9304 9100
Youth Support & Advocacy Service (YSAS)
YSAS is a state wide service for vulnerable young people aged 10-25. YSAS offers front line services, support and advocacy to improve the health and well-being of high needs youth with, or at risk of, AOD misuse. YSAS provides a range of youth-specific outreach, treatment, withdrawal, rehabilitation and support programs in a number of locations in Melbourne.
YSASline: 1800 458 685 Free Call 24hrs
www.ysas.org.au
Banyule Drug & Alcohol Service
Banyule Community Health provides drug & alcohol counselling, referral to a range of drug & alcohol withdrawal and rehabilitation programs and services. Services include specialist housing programs, harm-minimisation advice as well as support groups for family and friends. Banyule Community Health have youth specific drug & alcohol works available.
Banyule Community Health Centres:
West Heidelberg
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg 3081
Phone: 9450 2000
Greensborough
3/25-33 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough, 3088
Phone: 9433 5111
www.bchs.org.au/Services/alcohol-and-other-drugsdual-diagnosis
Uniting Alcohol and Other Drugs Services
Uniting Care and Other Drugs Services is an Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment and Education Agency. Services offered include counselling, support and education programs, assessment, home-based & residential withdrawal, supported accommodation, drug diversion and youth & family services.
Phone: 1800 700 514 Free Call – Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
unitingvictas.org.au/services/alcohol-other-drugs/
Quitline
Quitline is a highly effective telephone and online coaching service that work to provide support and guidance for people working towards stopping their addiction to tobacco.
Phone: 13 78 48 or ask for a callback
www.quit.org.au
If you need help or have alcohol or drug related questions, you can call these numbers:
YSAS: 1800 458 685
Directline: 1800 888 236
National Alcohol and other drugs helpline: 1800 250 015
DrugInfo: 1300 858 584
Family Drug helpline: 1300 660 068