Alcohol & Other Drugs of Addiction
Substance abuse or misuse is defined as the continued misuse of any mind-altering substance that severely affects a person’s physical and mental health, social functioning and responsibilities.
Alcohol dependence is the most common form of substance misuse, but any drug, including heroin, cocaine, ice and cannabis, comes into this category, as does the misuse of prescription medications, solvents and aerosols.
A range of services is available for people experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use, including detox and withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation, psychosocial therapies (individual and group therapy programs) and pharmacotherapy.
For guidance or more information please speak to your GP or a Health Professional.
See Northern Sydney Alcohol & Other Drugs Services & Resources listed below.
GPs and Psychiatrists can refer to any of the below services via Mental Health Triage. Referrals require: –
- Mental Health Triage referral form (snphn-mental-health-triage-referral-form-050118-1.pdf)
- Mental Health Treatment Plan for GP referrals
- Outcome measure (K-10+, K-5 or SDQ)
Please fax completed referrals to 02 8072 6899, or please call the Mental Health Triage on 1300 782 391 for any enquiries.
| Name: | ACON |
| Location: | 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 |
| Phone: | Phone: 02 9206 2000 / Freecall: 1800 063 060 |
| Email: | acon@acon.org.au |
| Website: | http://www.acon.org.au/ |
| Description: | ACON are a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health that includes free Alcohol and Other Drugs counselling via face to face, telephone or video. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Kedesh Rehabilitation Services |
| Location: | Balgowlah NSW 2093 |
| Email: | admissions@kedesh.com.au |
| Website: | https://www.kedesh.com.au/ |
| Description: | Kedesh provides residential rehabilitation programs designed to address the psychological aspects of addiction and are based on the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Treatment involves individual counselling, case management, psycho-educational and therapeutic groups and activities. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Odyssey House |
| Location: | Suite 9/1 Ashley St, Hornsby NSW 2077 |
| Phone: | 1800 397 739 (option 2) |
| Email: | cssn@odysseyhouse.com.au |
| Website: | http://www.odysseyhouse.com.au |
| Description: | Odyssey House provides non-residential rehabilitation services to clients who are adults with alcohol and other drug dependencies and co-morbid conditions including chronic health, behavioural and Odyssey House provides non-residential rehabilitation services to clients who are adults (18 years and over) with alcohol and other drug dependencies and co-morbid conditions including chronic health, behavioural and psychological issues. Services include individual and group counselling, care coordination and aftercare support. psychological issues. Services include individual and group counselling, care coordination and aftercare support. Direct referral - 1800 397 739 / Option 2 GP Referral- SNPHN Mental Health Triage Ph: 1300 782 391 |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Positive Choices |
| Location: | 50 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601 |
| Email: | info@positivechoices.org.au |
| Website: | https://positivechoices.org.au/ |
| Description: | Facts and resources about Drugs & Alcohol for Students, Teachers and Parents. Online service only. |
| Referral Required: | No |
| Name: | Sydney Drug Education & Counselling Centre |
| Location: | 91 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW 2095 |
| Phone: | 9977 0711 |
| Email: | admin@sdecc.org.au |
| Website: | https://www.sdecc.org.au/ |
| Description: | Sydney Drug and Education Counselling Centre (SDECC) is a not-for-profit organisation providing alcohol and drug counselling services, based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore of Sydney. We specialise in supporting young people aged 12-25 and their families. . |
| Referral Required: | No |