Alcohol and Other Drugs
Program Purpose
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Program (AOD) is funded to increase the capacity of the Northern Sydney drug and alcohol treatment sector and achieve improved health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by drug and alcohol use. The program works collaboratively with local providers including the Northern Sydney Local health District (NSLHD) and commissioned services. It also aims to increase GP skill and confidence in the assessment and management of AOD issues by providing educational opportunities.
AOD GP Clinical Lead role
SNHN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the role of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Clinical Lead.
The SNHN AOD program is based on a harm reduction strategy as defined by the National Drug Strategy 2017 – 2026, and includes programs which advance the care in general practice of LGBTQI people.
We are seeking a person who is passionate about improving the care of people affected by alcohol and other drug misuse, with the capacity to provide guidance to the AOD team on achieving the program goals.
To apply by 23rd Dec 2021, please click here.
AOD Newsletters
Resources for GPs - Webinars
Identifying commonly used substances and their effects webinar – Accompanying handouts can be found here.
AOD Substance Use and Physical Health webinar – Accompanying handouts can be found here.
Local Counselling Services
Northern Sydney Local Health District provide counselling services across a variety of locations in Northern Sydney.
DAYSS provide Drug and Alcohol support to young people living in the Northern Beaches area.
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SDECC – AOD Intensive Support Program
Non-residential day rehabilitation, including individual counselling, care coordination, group programs and intensive outreach for people aged 12-25 years Services are available in Chatswood and Manly.
To access the program call (02) 9977 0711.
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Odyssey House Community Services
Non-residential rehabilitation for adults over 18 years old, including individual and group counselling, support to family members of people who have an addiction. Services available in Chatswood and Manly. To access the program call 1800 397 739.
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Odyssey House Community Services – Drug & Alcohol Counselling
Non-residential day rehabilitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 18 years old, including individual and group counselling, support to family members of people who have an addiction. Services available in Chatswood and Manly. To access the program call 1800 397 739.
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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.
Eligibility
These services are for people who live, work or go to school in the Northern Sydney Health Network region. People can access these services without a referral.
How to access the services
Anyone can make a referral by calling the number listed under each program; this includes self-referrals. GPs can also refer people through the Mental Health Triage on 1300 782 391 or send a referral form via secure fax on 02 8072 6899.
Click here to download the Local Services Patient Information Flyer.
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Local Rehabilitation Services
- Northern Sydney Local Health District provide detoxification services for adults: see https://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DA-Brochure-March-2018-V2.pdf and https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mhda/Pages/default.aspx and
- Northside Group and South Pacific Private (private healthcare providers) provide inpatient drug and alcohol residential services.
- Kedesh Rehabilitation Services provide rehabilitation programs designed to address the psychological aspects of addiction and are based on the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). See http://www.kedesh.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kedesh-DP-Brochure-PDF.pdf
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Telephone Support Services
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