Contacts
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
Organisation
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation provides facts, resources and programs to help prevent alcohol and other drug harm in Australian communities.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre
Organisation
Visit this website for information and current research on reducing the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs in First Nations communities.
Edith Cowan University
Alcohol. Think Again contact
Service
The 'Alcohol. Think Again' website provides resources and information about the effects of alcohol on your health. There is information for parents, young people, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Alcohol. Think Again
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Australia contact
Organisation
To find an AA meeting close to you or for information about quitting or reducing your drinking, contact AA or visit their website.
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
ASSIST Plus
Service
The ASSIST (alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test) is an easy-to-use tool that detects substance use and related problems.
University of Adelaide
Counselling Online
Organisation
Counselling Online is a free and confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people across Australia affected by alcohol or drug use.
Counselling Online
DirectLine
Service
Contact DirectLine for confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral in Victoria Australia. The service is available 24/7 by phone or online.
DirectLine
Drug Aware
Service
Contact Drug Aware's 24-hour alcohol and drug support line for help in Western Australia. Their website also provides information about drugs and their impact, and how to stay safe for young people.
Drug Aware
Country WA
City WA
Drug Information Directory
Service
Use the Drug Information Directory to find information on alcohol and other drugs, including treatment services.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Drug Strategy contact
Department of Health and Aged Care
Contact the Drug Strategy team for information about our National Drug Strategy and help with any of its related resources.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
eheadspace
Service
eheadspace is a national online and phone support service for young people between 12 and 25. It covers a wide range of topics and issues affecting mental health. Contact them online or by phone from 9am to 1am AEST, every day.
headspace
Family Drug Support (FDS)
Service
Contact Family Drug Support (FDS) for help dealing with drug and alcohol use in your family. Their free national telephone support line is available 24/7 anywhere in Australia. They also provide support groups, education programs, counselling and bereavement services for families.
Family Drug Support
FASD Hub Australia contact
Service
The FASD Hub provides information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). You can browse a directory of health services and providers with FASD expertise and find details about FASD training for professionals and providers.
FASD Hub Australia
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) contact
Organisation
Visit the FARE website to find out what they're doing to influence government policy on alcohol. Learn about the alcohol-focused research they support and browse their other resources about alcohol.
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
healthdirect helpline
Service
Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. It can help if you're not sure if you should see a doctor or manage your condition at home. The healthdirect helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Healthdirect Australia
Hello Sunday Morning contact
Organisation
Offers free tools for Australians who want to take a break, cut back or quit drinking. Daybreak is an anonymous online peer support community with thousands of members. The self assessment screener helps you decide what support you need. A newsletter also offers inspiration to stay on track.
Hello Sunday Morning
Kids Helpline
Service
Kids Helpline provides a free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged from 5 to 25. The service is available 24 hours a day from anywhere in Australia.
Kids Helpline
Lifeline
Organisation
Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis or have suicidal thoughts. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia for crisis support. You can also send a text message or contact their confidential online chat.
Lifeline Australia
24-hour crisis line
National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
Organisation
NCETA aims to help organisations and workers to better respond to problems related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Find out about their research into intervention programs for workplaces and effective workforce development.
National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
Organisation
NDARC conducts research into alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment. Find up-to-date information about AOD treatment options and how effective they are at reducing AOD-related harm.
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) contact
Organisation
NDRI conducts research that contributes to effective alcohol and other drug (AOD) policies, strategies and practices. Browse their latest publications and resources and read about their research programs.
National Drug Research Institute
Positive Choices
Service
Positive Choices is an online portal for teachers, principals, school counsellors, First Nation education officers, youth workers, parents and young people. It aims to raise awareness about the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use by providing tools and school-based programs.
Positive Choices
Pregnant Pause contact
Service
Pregnant Pause provides support to help you and your loved ones go alcohol-free during pregnancy. Having support can make it much easier to stop drinking and give your child the best possible start in life.
Pregnant Pause
ReachOut
Service
Visit the ReachOut website for help and support on mental health issues for young people. Information is also available for parents and schools.
ReachOut
Rural Financial Counselling Service contact
Service
Contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service if you need help dealing with financial hardship. They can refer you to relevant professional services such as accountants, agricultural advisers, education or counselling services. This service is for farmers, fishing or forestry businesses.
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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