Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

• 314a Thomas Street, Dandenong 3175
• 29 James Street, Pakenham 3810
• For under 25’s: YSAS at 155 Lonsdale Street Dandenong, 3175

Alcohol and Drug Counselling services: cater to adults and young people. Referrals can be made through SECADA’s intake service, with priority for those with complex needs or transitioning to/from residential services. Counselling methods include face-to-face and telephone consultations.

Care and Recovery Coordination: Treatment stream offering coordinated, longer-term care for those identified with complex intervention needs. It involves setting recovery goals and planning care for up to 12 months post-treatment.

Non-residential withdrawal services: This includes clinical withdrawal assessment and treatment at home or treatment services. It’s suitable for low-risk individuals with stable housing and support.

Wayfinder: a new support program in southeast Melbourne, providing group and one-on-one support for recovery from alcohol and other drugs facing low to medium complexities.

All clients can call 1800 14 25 36, this is operated 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, clients can utilise this online form on any devices (e.g.: mobile, computer) and a clinician will contact the client to organise for an assessment following the completion of the form.

We are not limited by boundaries however Casey is the primary target area. We will happily discuss referrals from Dandenong or Cardinia.

Counselling
The SURe (Substance Use Recovery) counselling program in the Southeast provides a welcoming, holistic, recovery-oriented and family-inclusive service for people with co-occurring substance use, mental health issues and other concerns.
Appointments are generally office based, up to an hour, with an episode of care being linked to your individual recovery goals.

• Education about reducing harms from substance use.
• Addressing underlying issues relating to your substance use, such as trauma, stress, anxiety and depression.
• Supporting you through upsetting thoughts, feelings, emotions, bodily sensations and memories.
• Learning skills and strategies about how to manage life difficulties.
• Helping you build motivation to keep to your goals.

Care and Recovery
This program is for individuals experiencing complex needs, they will be offered coordinated and integrated pathways to support their recovery. This may include:

• Referrals to detox and rehab.
• Coordination and support with medical and mental health appointments.
• Support to link with the community

Safety and Prevention
This is a short term, flexible outreach service designed to support people at high risk due to their substance use and cooccurring issues. The focus is immediate safety and wellbeing.

• Short term brief interventions.
• Harm minimisation including Naloxone education.
• Support to establish goals for further AOD treatment.
• Referral to other community and residential based supports.

Family Support
Our family focused clinician offers a safe place for families to talk about the challenges of addiction. Families can be one of the biggest resources for recovery. Opportunities for all family members to contribute to the solution will help to build stronger and more positive relationships.

• Online or in person sessions up to 1 hours
• Single sessions or longer episodes are offered based on family’s needs and goals.
• Education based sessions to help families understand loved ones patterns and stages in their recovery.

Email enquiries to [email protected]

Call SURe on 5990 7900

Call SURe on 5990 7900

Email Leanne O’Shea (Specialist Family Violence Advisor AOD) [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Using the above email/s provide your contact details and some brief information regarding your request and we will be in touch to pursue your request.