Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services

Treatment and support options and employment advice

Canberra offers a range of different treatment and support services for people related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. These include (but are not limited to) rehabilitation, withdrawal, supported accommodation, needle exchange, pharmacotherapy, peer support, self-help, information and education. To find out more information about the full range of services available in the ACT, visit the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services Directory at http://directory.atoda.org.au/category-information/.

Carers are also able to access counselling services and support groups to assist them in their caring role. For example:

• Directions offers individual counselling and support groups for family members and other people affected by someone else's drug and alcohol use. For more information phone 6132 4800 or visit http://www.directionsact.com/programs
• Family Drug Support offers support meetings and training for families affected by drug and alcohol dependencies. For more information phone the 24 Hour Support Line on 1300 368 186 or visit http://www.fds.org.au
• ACT Health Division of Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services provides free counselling and runs support groups for families affected by drug and alcohol dependencies. For more information phone the 24 Hour Helpline on 6207 9977.

If you would like to talk to someone about drug and alcohol services in the ACT, phone:

• ACT Health Division of Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services 24 Hour Helpline on 6207 9977.