Alcohol & Other Drugs of Addiction

Program Purpose

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program is funded to increase the capacity of the Northern Sydney AOD treatment sector and achieve improved health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by AOD use.

The program works collaboratively with local services including general practice, the ` Health District (NSLHD), services commissioned by SNHN to fill treatment gaps, and

AOD Education Opportunities for GPs and clinicians

AOD Online Interactive Sessions (ECHO’s)

AOD online interactive sessions

See the Upcoming Events page on our website for more information.

Facilitated by Dr Esther Han, Addiction Specialist NSLHD
Held 2-monthly
Day Wednesday
Lunch Time 12.15pm – 1pm

GP Clinical Attachments with NSLHD Drug and Alcohol Service Addiction Specialists

Increase your addiction medicine skills via supervised clinical attachments with addiction medicine specialists and addiction psychiatrists.

Remuneration is available for completion of the training (maximum of 12 hours)

Clinics: Inpatient, Outpatient, and Opioid Treatment Program

Next Steps: complete the Expression of Interest form.

EOI: Clinical Attachments with the Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service

Sydney North Health Network (SNPHN) is seeking expressions of interest from GPs who are interested in completing a Supervised Clinical Attachment with Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Drug and Alcohol Service.

Venues:

Royal North Shore Hospital
Brookvale Community Health Centre

Clinics

Drug and Alcohol Outpatients – RNSH
Drug and Alcohol Inpatients (IDAS) – RNSH
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) – RNSH and Brookvale Community Health Centre

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+

Odyssey House – 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.

Psychological Services for Underserviced Groups

For any enquiries – please call Mental Health Triage on 1300 782 391or send a completed Referral Form via secure fax on 02 8072 6899. GPs to also attach a Mental Health Treatment Plan and outcome measure.

Direct referrals can be made by contacting Uniting on 1800 937776 or by completing the YESS service provider referral form.

GPs or psychiatrists can also refer patients via Mental Health Triage.

For any enquiries – please call Mental Health Triage on 1300 782 391, alternatively please send a completed Referral Form via secure fax on 02 8072 6899. GPs to also attach a Mental Health Treatment Plan and outcome measure.

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.

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.

Odyssey House community services

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.

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.