Alcohol and drug rehabilitation services
NT-wide contacts
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) | 1800 131 350 |
| Crisis Line (NT wide) | 1800 019 116 |
| Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) | 1800 111 092 |
| QUITline (NT wide) | 13 78 48 |
Darwin and Top End
| Name | What they do | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and other Drugs Services (AOD) - Withdrawal Services |
Withdrawal services from alcohol, opiates (like morphine), cannabis, amphetamines (like speed) and benzodiazepines (like Valium). The AOD Withdrawal Services team then provides medication if needed, support and counselling. Withdrawal may take place at the Royal Darwin Hospital for high risk clients, in supported accommodation (such as Banyan House or the Salvation Army) or include home visits. | (08) 8922 8399 | Building 9 North, Royal Darwin Hospital, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810 |
| Amity Community Services | A non-residential counselling service provided for alcohol and or other drug problems. Services include assessment, drug education, individual counselling, skills training, assertion training, relapse prevention, anger management, social skills, stress management leisure skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills. | NT-wide during business hours: 1800 684 372 Gambling help 24 hours: 1800 629 683 Drink drive education course: (08) 8981 9414 | GPO Box 3628. Darwin NT 0801 |
| Banyan House | The Forster Foundation for Drug Rehabilitation (Banyan House) primarily provides alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services. You can access Banyan House by referral from Darwin Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. Patients are medically supervised on a regular basis by clinicians who auspice through the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Darwin. | (08) 8942 7400 | 16 Benton Road, Berrimah, NT 0828 |
| CatholicCare NT | Previously known as Centacare NT, this service provides support and counselling services for family members affected by the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. | (08) 8944 2000 | 17 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah |
| Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services Incorporated (CAAPS) |
21-day residential withdrawal program includes comprehensive assessment and support to people wanting to move away from an itinerant lifestyle. The aim of the program is to help people recognise the issues and challenges that face them in making this lifestyle change. People are medically supervised on a regular basis by clinicians who auspice through the ADS Withdrawal Service. | (08) 8922 4800 | 60 Boulter Road, Berrimah, NT 0828 |
| Employee Assistance Service (EASA) NT | Counselling services for people in the workforce and their families. EASA provides a range of psychological and organisational development services to organisations and individuals across the NT, remote WA and north Queensland. Counselling services include alcohol and other drugs issues, coaching, conflict management, critical incident stress management and drink driver education. |
Darwin: (08) 8941 1752 Katherine: (08) 8971 2764 Alice Springs: (08) 8953 4225 Toll free (NT Only): 1800 193 123 | |
| FORWAARD Aboriginal Corporation | A residential rehabilitation program that focuses on Aboriginal people with alcohol and other drugs issues | (08) 8981 8673 | 33 Charles Street, Stuart Park, NT 0820 |
| Mission Australia | Services include Darwin Sobering Up Shelter, Palmerston Youth Beat, Community Night Patrol, Community Day Patrol, Indigenous Youth Mobility Program and medical transport service. | (08) 8935 0900 | Level 1, 6 Frances Drive, Palmerston, NT 0830 |
| NT Aids and Hepatitis Council Needle and Syringe Program |
A non-government organisation providing confidential needle exchange service and information associated with blood-borne viruses and infections, clean injecting equipment and referral to other agencies Open from 8.30am to 5pm. |
45 Wood Street (corner Wood and Gardiner Streets), NT 0800 GPO Box 2826 Darwin, NT 0801 | |
| Royal Darwin Hospital | The Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) can provide medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Within the hospital, patients will be provided the care and support needed to safely withdraw from both licit and illicit substances. RDH is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8922 8699 | Rocklands Drive, Tiwi, NT 0810 |
| The Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Services | The service provides a 12 week residential and day program founded in cognitive behaviour therapy including individual counselling, group work, skills development and recreational activities. Separate residential buildings for men and women. Individual bedrooms with ensuite. There are also six week to three months after care to help clients reintegrate into the community. The service operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8997 1000 | Sunrise Centre 24 Beaton Road, Berrimah, NT 0828 |
Nhulunbuy (East Arnhem)
| Name | What they do | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gove District Hospital (GDH) | The GDH provides medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Within the hospital, patients will be provided the care and support needed to safely withdraw from both licit and illicit substances. GDH is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8987 0211 | Matthew Flinders Way, Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 |
Katherine
| Name | What they do | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and other Drugs Services | A health development program providing support, community development and training. |
Counselling: (08) 8973 8403 Community support: (08) 8973 8402 Training: (08) 8973 8947 | |
| Kalano Community Association Inc - Venndale Rehabilitation and Withdrawal Centre |
The Venndale facility is located about 38km south of Katherine. This quiet, tranquil and welcoming facility is primarily a residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation centre, but there are a number of dedicated beds available for people withdrawing from substance
abuse. Venndale provides its own medical supervision for each individual client, with prescriptions and medical checks accessed through general practitioners from the Wurli Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service. Venndale's withdrawal program operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day | (08) 8971 7199 | Venndale, Fox Road, Katherine, NT 0850 |
| Katherine Hospital | The Katherine Hospital can provide medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Within the hospital patients will be provided the care and support needed to safely withdraw from both licit and illicit substances. The hospital is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8973 9211 | Katherine Gorge Road, Katherine, NT 0850 |
Tennant Creek
| Name | What they do | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and other Drugs Service | A health development program providing support, community development education and training. | (08) 8962 4285 | |
| Alcohol and other Drugs Services Central Australia (ADSCA) - Barkly Alcohol and other Drugs team | The ADSCA Barkly Alcohol and other Drugs team provides a non-residential counselling service for people with alcohol, drugs, volatile substances and smoke-related difficulties. It provides community development and nationally accredited training courses in Tennant Creek and the Barkly region. The service offers specialised assessment, treatment and referral of people using or affected by the range of alcohol and other drugs. The aim is to reduce the harms associated with substance misuse in the Barkly region. | (08) 8962 4386 | Level 1, Matt Glynn Building, 172 Patterson Street, Tennant Creek NT 0860 |
| Anyinginyi Alcohol Aftercare | Provides counselling and support services for Aboriginal clients with alcohol related issues. | (08) 8962 2028 | |
| BRADAAG | An alcohol and other drug residential and day program for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients. This service also manages the sobering up shelter. | (08) 8962 1912 | |
| Tennant Creek Hospital | The Tennant Creek Hospital can provide medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Within the hospital, patients will be provided the care and support needed to safely withdraw from licit and illicit substances. The hospital is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8962 4399 | Building 9 North, Royal Darwin Hospital, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0810 |
Alice Springs and Central Australia
| Name | What they do | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and other Drugs Services Central Australia (ADSCA) | ADSCA provides a non-residential counselling service, home detoxification services, community development and nationally accredited training courses. The service offers specialised assessment, treatment and referral of people using or affected by the range of alcohol and other drugs. The aim of the service is to reduce the harms associated with substance misuse in Central Australia. | (08) 8951 7580 | 2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs, Alice Springs Hospital Grounds, Alice Springs. |
| Alice Springs Hospital | The Alice Springs Hospital can provide medical supervision and monitoring of patients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. The hospital is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. | (08) 8951 7777 | Gap Road, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |
| Bush Mob | Bush Mob is a residential rehabilitation program for clients aged 12 to 18 years. It addresses alcohol, other drug and volatile substance issues, as well as providing an outreach counselling support, life skills education, support and case management. | (08) 8953 3798 | 4 Schwartz Crescent, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU) | CAAAPU provides outreach services to substance abuse sufferers in the Alice Springs area. It also provides a residential treatment service with individual and group counselling. This service also provides an after-care program and primarily treats alcohol-related issues for Aboriginal clients. | (08) 8955 5336 | Lot 290 Ragonesi Road, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Congress | This service provides comprehensive healthcare for Aboriginal people, which includes medical, dental, welfare, family support, health promotion, referral services and counselling. | (08) 8951 4444 | 25 Gap Road, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |
| Drug and Alcohol Services Association (DASA) | DASA is a community-based treatment organisation that provides services for people using or affected by alcohol or other drugs. Services include detoxification and counselling. | (08) 8952 8412 | 4 Schwartz Crescent, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |
| Holyoake Alice Springs | Holyoake provides therapeutic group-based education and treatment programs for adults and children that are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and other drugs use. | (08) 8952 8412 | 21 Newland Road, corner Musgrave Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
| Tangentyere Council | Tangentyere Council is the major service delivery agency for the 18 Housing Associations known as 'town camps' in Alice Springs. The council runs a range of family and youth services, a night patrol, day patrol and youth patrol, a research hub, an art centre, an aged and community care program, a community banking facility and five not-for-profit enterprises. | (08) 8951 4222 | 3 Kidman Street, Alice Springs, NT 0870 |