Alcohol & Other Drugs of Addiction
Sydney North Health Network has commissioned a range of services to assist people experiencing alcohol and other drugs, mental illness or a mental health problem.
For further information on available services, please contact Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm, except public holidays).
Other Support Options
Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs Guide
GP Guide to harm minimisation for patients using non-prescribed anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and other performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs)
This Guide provides GPs and other health professionals with up-to-date, evidence-informed guidance on how to manage and minimise harm for people who are contemplating, currently using or wanting to stop non-prescribed anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and other performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs).
The Guide is based on the best available evidence and draws upon an extensive literature review and the experience and knowledge of health professionals, researchers, and people who use non-prescribed AAS and other PIEDs.
Access the full Guide and the Quick Reference Guide here.
Local AOD Treatment Services
Adults
- Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services
- Royal North Shore, Brookvale Community Health Centre, Mona Vale Community Health Centre, Hornsby, Macquarie.
- Odyssey House
- Residential, community, and multicultural programs for people aged 18+
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People – Drug & Alcohol Counselling
- ACON substance support
- My Drink Check
- A 5-minute self-assessment tool to see where you’re at with your drinking and to get an idea of what steps you might like to take next.
- Hello Change
- This is a free 6 session online CBT based self-completion program.
- Hello Sunday Morning | Change Your Relationship with Alcohol
Youth
- NSLHD Children and Young People Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services Specialist mental health, drug and alcohol interventions are available for infants, children and young people. These services cater for young people who are aged 0-17 years, and 18 years old (if they are still in school).
- SDECC Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Service – 12 to 25 years. 91 Pittwater Road Manly, Ph 9977 0711.
- Uniting Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS): Northern Sydney Long-term clinical case management, psychological interventions, and access to psychiatry for young people aged 12-25 with, or at risk of severe and complex mental illness. Direct referrals can be made by contacting Uniting on 1800 937776 or by completing the YESS service provider referral form. 47 Hercules St, Chatswood, NSW 2067.
- DAYSS – Drug & Alcohol Youth Support Services – A free and confidential service for 12–24-year-olds in the Northern Beaches region.
Headspace
People can self-refer to headspace, and direct referrals can also be made by GPs:
- Chatswood Centre: 02 8021 3668
- Brookvale Centre: 02 9937 6500
Outpost locations include
- Avalon Youth Hub
- 59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Recreation Centre. Call us on 0487 936 875
- Mission Australia
- Suite 405, Level 4, 44 Hampden Rd, Artarmon 2064. Ph 9480 2560
- Level 1, 1 Coronation Street Hornsby, 2077. Ph 9480 2500
- 174 – 176 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale. Ph 9902 5100.
- ACON substance support counselling
- Face-to-face in Surry Hills and remote access program (Skype or telephone) providing intensive, structured interventions within a harm reduction model to Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Intersex people with alcohol and other drug misuse issues. Up to 12 sessions with the ability to extend. To access the program call 1800 063 060.
Private Hospitals providing AOD and mental health services
- South Pacific Private Hospital Curl Curl
- Phone: 1800 063 332
- Ramsay Clinic Northside St Leonards
- Phone: 02 9433 3555