Support services for parents, families and young people

This page provides information about alcohol and drug support services.

In an emergency where there is a risk to life or personal safety, call 000.

Counselling (24-hour services)

• Counselling Online - 1800 888 236
• National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015
• Northern Territory Mental Health Line - 1800 682 288

Support services

• NT alcohol and drug rehab services
• NT Police - personal safety and party safe guide
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation - facts, resources and programs to prevent alcohol and other drug harm
• Australian Government's Drug Help - support in dealing with alcohol and other drug issues

Other resources

Find other resources for First Nations people as well as parents, caregivers, guardians and under 25 year olds.

First Nations people

• Alcohol and Drug Foundation - treatment services, drug facts, health and wellbeing, and where to access support
• Australian Indigenous Health's Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre - resources for reducing harm from alcohol and other drug use in Aboriginal communities
• Positive Choices - drug and alcohol information for teachers and schools, parents and families, and students

Parents, caregivers, guardians and under 25s

• Reach Out - mental health support for young people, including Includes tips on drinking responsibly and partying safely
• Parenting Strategies - parenting guidelines for adolescent alcohol use, including a free online course for parents.
• Headspace - information for young people aged 12 to 25 years old
• Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice