Alcohol, drugs and tobacco
Alcohol and drug rehabilitation services
In case of a medical emergency, you should call 000.
For other alcohol and drug rehabilitation services, see contacts below available NT-wide and specific regions.
NT-wide contacts
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| NT Mental Health Line (24 hours) | P: 1800 682 288 |
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) | P: 1800 131 350 |
| Lifeline Australia | |
| Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) | |
| Quitline |
Darwin
Find contacts for Darwin below.
Alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) | Medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. RDH is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | Royal Darwin Hospital P: 08 8922 8888 |
| Top End Health Service - Alcohol and other Drug Services | Medical management of alcohol and other drug withdrawal, assessment and counselling. | Building 9 Royal Darwin Hospital P: 08 8922 8399 |
Rehabilitation services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Amity Community Services | A counselling service that specialises in alcohol, drugs and gambling. Services include assessment, drug education and individual counselling. | 155 Stuart Highway |
| Banyan House | Banyan House provides an alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation program. | 16 Beaton Road |
| CatholicCare NT | Previously known as Centacare NT, this service provides an alcohol and drugs counselling service. | 17 Hidden Valley Road |
| CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation | An alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation program for Aboriginal people. | 60 Boulter Road P: 1800 894 800 (free call NT only) or 08 8922 4800 |
| FORWAARD Aboriginal Corporation | An alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation program for Aboriginal people. | 33 Charles Street |
| Mission Australia Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Service (StringyBark Centre) | A voluntary alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation program. | 30 Tivendale Road |
| The Sunrise Centre Addiction Services (The Salvation Army) | An alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation program, a day program and an aftercare program. | 24 Beaton Road |
Other services
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| NT AIDS and Hepatitis Council Harm Reduction Needle and Syringe Program | 45 Woods Street |
Alice Springs and Central Australia
Find contacts for Alice Springs and Central Australia below.
Alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and other Drugs Services Central Australia (ADSCA) | Non-residential service providing specialised alcohol and other drug assessment, treatment, referral and managing withdrawal at home. | 2 Stuart Terrace P: 08 8951 7580 |
| Alice Springs Hospital | Medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. The hospital is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | Alice Springs Hospital P: 08 8951 7777 |
Rehabilitation services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| BushMob Aboriginal Corporation | Residential rehabilitation program with outreach counselling support, life skills education, support and case management for clients aged 12 to 25 years old. | 36 Priest Street |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programmes Unit (CAAAPU) | Residential rehabilitation, aftercare and outreach services for Aboriginal clients. | 290 Ragonesi Road P: 08 8955 4600 |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Congress | An Aboriginal primary health care service. It provides social, emotional, cultural, physical health and wellbeing programs. | 25 Gap Road |
| Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) | Alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation program, transitional aftercare program, independent living program and outreach programs. | 4 Schwarz Crescent P: 08 8952 8412 |
| Holyoake Alice Springs NT | Alcohol and other drugs counselling and support. | 21 Newland Street P: 08 8952 5899 |
| Tangentyere Council | The council provides a range of support programs for Aboriginal people. | 4 Elder Street |
Other services
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| NT AIDS and Hepatitis Council Harm Reduction Needle and Syringe Program | Shop 3 Reg Harris Lane P: 08 8953 3172 |
Tennant Creek and Barkly
Find contacts for Tennant Creek and Barkly below.
Alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| ADSCA Barkly Alcohol and Other Drugs | A specialised assessment, treatment and referral and a non-residential counselling service for people with alcohol, drugs, volatile substances. | Level 1 Matt Glynn Building P: 08 8962 4386 |
| Tennant Creek Hospital | Medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. | 45 Schmidt Street, P: 08 8962 4399 |
Rehabilitation services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Barkly Region Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Group (BRADAAG) | An alcohol and other drug residential and day program. | 29 Staunton Street |
Katherine
Find contacts for Katherine below.
Alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Hospital | Medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. | Gorge Road P: 08 8973 9211 |
| Katherine Alcohol and Other Drugs Service | Alcohol and other drugs assessment, counselling and support. | First floor Government Centre P: 08 8973 8403 |
Rehabilitation services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Venndale Rehabilitation (Kalano Community Association) | Residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation centre. | Lot 508 McKeddie Road P: 08 8971 7199 |
| Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service | Community controlled Aboriginal medical service. | 25 Third Street P: 08 8971 0044 |
Nhulunbuy
Find contacts for Nhulunbuy below.
Alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Gove District Hospital | Medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. | Matthew Flinders Way P: 08 8987 0211 |
Rehabilitation services
| Name | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation | Clinical services to Aboriginal communities in the East Arnhem Land region. | Lot 1425 Arnhem Road P: 08 8939 1900 |
| East Arnhem Alcohol and other Drugs Service | Alcohol and other drugs assessment and information. | Nhulunbuy Community Health Centre P: 08 8987 0281 |
Print all pages in this section
Last updated: 15 February 2021
Share this page: