Alcohol & Other Drug Services
Alcohol & Other Drug Services: Services that offer a range of support for people experiencing drug and alcohol issues as well as their families.
| Name of Service | Service / Program | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Drug Support Group | Support Group for families | Jim | 0437 981 316 |
| Bacchus Marsh Life Church | Support Group | ||
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Support Group | www.aavictoria.org.au | 9429 1833 |
| Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre | Hospital Detox | 5367 3333 | |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Support Group | www.na.org.au | 9525 2833 |
| Needle & Syringe Program at Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital Emergency Department | Free needles swabs and syringes for injecting drug use as well as providing a return facility for safe disposal of used syringes and needles | 5367 2000 | |
| 1800 ICE ADVICE | 24/7 Advice and support for people who use ice their families and health professionals | www.ice.vic.gov.au | 1800 423 238 |
| ACSO Connect | Intake & Assessment Service | www.acso.org.au | 1300 022 760 |
| Djerriwarrh Health Services | Alcohol and Other Drug Counselling. Needle Syringe Program. Bed for Drug Rehabilitation | www.djhs.org.au | 9747 7600 |
| Ballarat Community Health | Alcohol and Drug Youth Outreach Service. Counselling and home based withdrawal nurse. | www.bchc.org.au | 5338 4500 |
| DirectLine | 24/7 Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral line | www.directline.org.au | 1800 088 236 |
| YSAS (Youth Support & Advocacy Service) | Specialises in offering treatment support and early intervention for vulnerable young Victorians (aged 10—25 years) struggling with substance dependence | www.ysas.org.au | 1800 458 685 |
| YoDAA (Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice) Line | Telephone information and advice for young people and others concerned about them | www.yodaa.org.au | 1800 458 685 |
| Uniting Care Ballarat | Alcohol & Drug Program - Tabor House | www.unitingcareballarat.com.au | 5332 1286 |
| Bluebird House | Bluebird House is a recently established not-for-profit organisation is that dedicated to treating those battling substance addiction. In the context of a therapeutic community offering a minimum of 90 days stay in which the emphasis will be on peer-based support. Bluebird House aims to provide help for those who desperately need and want it and for whom the cost of private rehabilitation is unaffordable. | 0403 308 071 | |
| Family Drug Support | 24/7 Support for families faced with problematic drug use | www.fds.org.au | 1300 368 186 |
| Family Drug Help Line | Referral support and Information to families | www.familydrughelp.org.au | 1300 660 068 |
| National Cannabis Information & Helpline (NCPIC) | An evidence based information about cannabis use to prevent uptake especially by young people and in Aboriginal communities and support treatment of users. | www.ncpic.org.au | 1800 30 40 50 |
| PAMS (Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation & Support | Advice for anyone experiencing trouble with their pharmacotherapy program (Methadone Suboxone etc). Operates Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm | www.hrvic.org.au/pharmacotherapy | 1800 443 844 |
| Al-Anon & Alateen Family Groups | Helps families and friends who live or have lived in a ‘drinking’ environment. Call to find a meeting place near you. | www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/ | 9642 3330 |
| QUIT | Support for people wanting to quit smoking nicotine | www.quit.org.au | 13 78 48 |
| Counselling Online | 24/7 Free alcohol and drug counselling online | www.counsellingonline.org.au | |
| Say When | Online support for monitoring alcohol intake | www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/saywhen | |
| Your Room | Information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs and support and treatment options | www.yourroom.com.au | |
| Turning Point | Alcohol and Drug Centre | www.turningpoint.org.au | 8413 8413 |
