Need Help or Support with Dependency?

If you find that you are needing help with drug dependency or for someone you love, there are many organisations who can provide expert assistance to help you.

This list is not exhaustive, but has been provided as an easy reference guide (please help us keep this information current & updated by reporting any changes you might find or additional support services that should be included).

 

Global:

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Hello Sunday Morning Vision towards a better drinking culture

 

Australia (National):

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
eheadspace (ages 12-25) Excellent online and telephone support and counselling to young people, their family & friends 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline (ages 5-25) Amazing 27 years of providing phone and online counselling for Australian youth 1800 55 1800
Lifeline (all ages) Awesome crisis support & suicide prevention. 24 hour support services 13 11 14
Counselling Online Free, private & confidential counselling service (ADIS State Phone Numbers Below)
Family Drug Support Free support line (24/7) focusing specifically on drug & alcohol assistance for family support of dependency issues 1300 368 186
Head to Health Online resources for assisting mental health issues including drug and alcohol dependency
Beyond Blue (anxiety & depression) Assisting Australians living with anxiety or depression. Wonderful service open to all Australians regardless of age or where they live. 1300 22 4636
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline Free confidential advice about drugs 1800 250 015
Australian Government - Department of Health Excellent drug information and resources same as NAODH above
Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Preventing alcohol and other drug harms in Australia - includes excellent drug information resources and nationwide support directory

Get the effects by txt service - text name of a drug to 0439 tell me (0439 835 563) and receive reply information about the effects of the drug

1300 85 85 84
Cracks in the Ice (Department of Health) Excellent resources to help the community, family, schools & health professionals with crystal meth help & training resources
healthdirect Excellent resources to help someone you care for
Carer Gateway Australian Government - includes resources for drug abuse carers
Salvation Army Addiction rehabilitation services for people struggling with drugs and alcohol. 137258
Australian Drug Information Network Enormous National Database of support services. Search tool to easily search support services (03) 9611 6100

 

Australian Capital Territory

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. (02) 6207 9977
Alcohol and Drug Services 24 hour help & support (02) 5124 9977
Nurse & Midwife Support 24 hour help & support for ACT residents, family or friends (02) 6207 9977
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer Support to aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people to access and participate in ATOD services (02) 6207 9977

 

New South Wales

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 422 599
NSW Users and Aids Association Peer based organisation helping drug users particularly those who inject drugs. Needle and syringe program (Surry Hills) 1800 644 413
Drug and Alcohol Service Intake List of local public drug and alcohol services (large list of contact phone numbers and other resources) (Click on Organisation Name)
Stimulant Treatment Line Drug & alcohol counsellors available 24/7 (also available to help family or friends) 1800 101 188
Opioid Treatment Line St Vincent's Health Network helpline (funded by NSW Health) 1800 023 687
Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service Assists health professionals seeking diagnosis and treatment advice with drugs or alcohol 1800 023 687
ACON Health promotion service specialising in HIV prevention and assisting the LGBTI community who have HIV and drug and alcohol issues (02) 9206 2000
Odyessey House Diverse range of services to adults with alcohol and other drug dependencies. 1800 397 739
Dovetail Clinical advice and professional support to workers, services and communities who engage with young people affected with alcohol and drug use. Useful training and video resources available.
Lives Lived Well Drug and alcohol counselling, rehabilitation centres and mental health & medical services. 9 Service Hubs located throughout Queensland 1300 727 957

 

Northern Territory

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 131 350
Alcohol and drug rehabilitation services - NT Government

Northern Territory Government directory of Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation services.

This directory is very comprehensive with a vast array of support service contact information

1800 682 288 (24 hours)

 

Queensland

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 131 350
Drug ARM A community of wonderful people helping others build a better life (07) 3620 8800
Queensland Government Alcohol & Other Drugs Services Queensland Government (Qld Health) Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) - enormous directory and service finder (hint: use the service-finder tool - expand the + sign and enter "Drug/Alcohol" then search a suburb or town) 1800 177 833 (24 hours)
QNADA (Queensland Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies Ltd)

Provides representation and support to the alcohol and other drugs treatment and harm reduction sector.

Excellent support service finder and referral guide

 

South Australia

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 131 340
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia "DASSA" (South Australian Government)

Excellent Directory of drug and alcohol services available throughout South Australia, publications and resources (South Australian Government).

Large range of  regional service locations strategically located throughout SA

Various (click here)

 

Tasmania

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 811 994
Statewide Mental Health Services (Tasmanian Government) The Tasmanian Alcohol and Drug Service provides a free service courtesy of the Tasmanian Government to support Tasmanians affected by alcohol and drug use. Service locations located at New Town, Launceston, & Ulverstone 1300 139 641

 

Victoria

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 888 236
Victoria's hub for health services & businesses

Victoria's alcohol and drug treatment and support system provided by the Victorian Government helps around 40 000 Victorians struggling with dependence of alcohol or other drugs.

Large range of alcohol and other drug treatment services available.

1800 888 236 or these providers
Directline Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral service. Phone and online support available. "It's ok to ask for help" 1800 888 236 (24/7)
Betterhealth The Victorian Government funds non-government organisations to delivery alcohol and drug treatment services for free or at a reduced cost to Medicare holders.  See Directline above

 

Western Australia

Contact (and web link)
Brief Description
Phone Contact
Alcohol and Drug Information Service State based Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Extensive services for individuals, family, friends, GP's, other health professionals and community groups. 1800 198 024
Alcohol and Drug Support Line Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission - Confidential one to one professional counselling. (Works in conjunction with ADIS above) (08) 9442 5000
Australian Drug Information Nework's Directory Search Complete list of drug and alcohol support services here
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation (formerly Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service)

Department of Health (WA Government) - Perth Aboriginal Services - drug and alcohol services. 

Broad range of support services, with live chat, 24 hour phone support and Community Centre access - refer to the link at the left for details