The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia’s leading organisation committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm. It is the best source of up-to-date, credible information on alcohol and other drugs, the latest research, prevention and harm minimisation advice, access to support services and place-based approaches to support community wellbeing.
Just one of the resources they offer is Text the Effects. Text the Effects is an anonymous SMS service that provides confidential info about the effects of drugs in a quick and easy way. Simply text the name of the drug you want to know more about for an immediate answer – anywhere, anytime.
Rainbow Recovery is an LGBTQI+ specific alcohol and other drug (AOD) program delivered by Thorne Harbour Health, in partnership with Windana, across the SEMPHN catchment. The program provides culturally safe, affirmative care tailored to the unique ds of LGBTQ+ clients, with integrated support across counselling, case management, and referrals to broader health and social services.
Who is eligible?
LGBTQI+ people seeing alcohol and other drug support who may also require assistance with co-occurring mental health or psychosocial needs.
What support is provided?
- Brief interventions
- Counselling
- Intensive case management
- Non-residential withdrawal support
- Dual diagnosis outreach
- Linkages to social, primary, and mental health services for wraparound care.
See website for more details or call (03) 9865 6700
SECADA is a single point of contact for a large network of specialist services which support youth and adults with a range of alcohol and drug concerns. This includes people who may be experiencing mental health problems, family and social disconnect, or have been involved with the courts or police. SECADA also provides support to their families, friends and carers.
The purpose of SECADA is to:
- Reduce the harm associated with alcohol and other drug use.
- Improve physical and mental health.
- Reconnect people to their loved ones and their community.
| Locations/Addresses |
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| Contact Number | 1800 14 25 36 |
| Catchment of Services | City of Greater Dandenong City of Casey Cardinia Shire |
| Services/Programs | Intake and Assessment: SECADA’s intake process involves a 30-40 minute initial questionnaire to understand your needs regarding alcohol and other drug use. Following this, a 1.5-hour in-person assessment will be scheduled to explore suitable support options. Feel free to bring a support person, and interpreters are available.
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. |
| Group Programs | N/A |
| Client Referrals Process |
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. |
| After Hours Support Availability | N/A |
| Agency Brokerage Options | Emergency relief brokerage available, however this is limited. |
| Secondary Consultations | N/A |
| Information Sharing Requests Process | Contact [email protected] to access information sharing. |
SURe provides therapeutic recovery-oriented services assisting individuals and their families affected by substance use.
We work with individuals aged 16 and over and operate under the framework of harm minimisation, social model of health and wellbeing.
SURe is funded by the Department of Health & Human Services, servicing the South East, Inner East and Outer East of Melbourne.
| Locations/Addresses | 38 Bakewell St Cranbourne, 3975 |
| Contact Number | 03 5990 7900 |
| Catchment of Services | City of Greater Dandenong City of Casey Cardinia Shire We are not limited by boundaries however Casey is the primary target area. We will happily discuss referrals from Dandenong or Cardinia. |
| Services/Programs | No cost for any services, self-referrals preferred.
Counselling
Care and Recovery
Safety and Prevention
Family Support
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| Group Programs | N/A |
| Client Referrals Process | Call SECADA central intake on 1800 142 536
Email enquiries to [email protected] Call SURe on 5990 7900 |
| After Hours Support Availability | N/A |
| Agency Brokerage Options | N/A |
| Secondary Consultations | Email enquiries to [email protected]
Call SURe on 5990 7900 Email Leanne O’Shea (Specialist Family Violence Advisor AOD) [email protected] |
| Information Sharing Requests Process | Email: [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. |
Accurate and timely information on emerging drugs of concern. The Know shares drug alerts issued from all states and territories in Australia to build public awareness of emerging drugs of concern and support people who use drugs and communities to reduce the risk of harm. You can sign up for alerts using email or text.
The women’s alcohol and drug service (WADS) is a statewide service providing specialist clinical services to pregnant women with complex substance use dependence.
WADS has a multidisciplinary approach to maximise the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and their infants. they provide:
- Pregnancy and medical care
- Drug and alcohol care, counselling and support to pregnant women with complex substance use and dependence
- Assessment, and the care of infants exposed to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy (through the First Thousand Days Clinic)
- Statewide secondary consultations service for health practitioners. This includes a 24 hour on call addiction/obstetric service
- Training for practitioners in primary health, the community sector and hospitals on the management and care of women using drugs and alcohol during the perinatal period, and their infants.
Services available:
- Addiction medicine
- Drug and alcohol counselling and assessment
- Pregnancy care
- Methadone and other drug stabilisation program
- Mental health care
- Nutritional care
- Pharmaceutical advice and assessment
- Infant home based withdrawal program
- Paediatric assessment and care for the first thousand days of an infants life
- Assessing and caring for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Neonatal physiotherapy and developmental review
- Circle of security parenting groups
- Newborn behavioural observation (NBO)
- Education, training and secondary consultation services to clinicians across Victoria
First Thousand Days Clinic
A program focusing on the critical period from conception to a child’s second birthday. It emphasises the impact that nutrition, healthcare, housing stability, bonding and attachment, community linkage, and poverty have on the development of an infant.
More information and contact information on website.
Catalyst is a program that helps people make and maintain changes to substance use.
The program is a 6 week program, it is free and runs Monday- Friday 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Anyone with a goal to stop or take a break from substance use and looking for the support of a group program. Participants will need to complete a withdrawal phase before attending the program.
See flyer for contact details and more information AOD-Catalyst VIC-DL Brochure