Pathways to Recovery - Bega, Eurobodalla, Goulburn and Monaro - Directions Health Services

These programs are designed to build capacity to support and treat people in our region who may be impacted by alcohol, methamphetamines and other drug use. These services have a focus on vulnerable communities, families and young people who have been impacted by alcohol, drugs and other addictions. For more information, click here. 

Community brokerage alcohol and other drugs program for women and children – Waminda South Coast Women's Health & Welfare Aboriginal Corporation as the lead agency

Waminda, in partnership with the other ACCHOs on the South Coast, provides wrap-around, holistic services for Aboriginal women who are experiencing alcohol and other drug addictions. The brokerage program also leverages other services and supports that assist women to reduce the harm associated with substance misuse and improve their social and health outcomes. For more information, click here. You can also visit our Aboriginal health page.

Linked - Yass Aboriginal Youth Program - Marathon Health

This service provides care coordination for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who seek assistance in negotiating care from a range of health and community providers. Visit the Marathon Health website here.

Mudjilali Aboriginal Men’s Group - Lives Lived Well

The focus of this program is to provide peer support through offering informal group activities to build leadership, a sense of identity and empowerment for Aboriginal men of all ages. Click here or watch this video to learn more, or visit our Aboriginal Health page for further information.

Shoalhaven Bridge Program – Salvation Army

This program provides non-residential treatment and support for individuals and their families. Services involve individual case management, or group support programs and education. Visit the Salvation Army website to find out more.

For more information on how commissioning works, click here.

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24-hour service available for people seeking help for alcohol and/or other drug-related addictions.

Counselling Online - 1800 422 599 (regional NSW number)

Counselling Online offers free 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling with a professional, both online and over the phone. Hotline numbers vary according to the state / region. 

Family Drug Support - 1300 368 186

Family Drug Support (FDS) is a national service for families dealing with drug and alcohol. FDS provides a toll free, 24/7 telephone support line, as well as support groups, education programs, counselling and bereavement services for families.

ACON substance support counselling - 1800 063 060 (regional NSW number)

ACON offers free short-term counselling over Skype (up to 12 sessions) for LGBTIQ+ people and people with HIV across regional NSW in relation to substance use. 

Below is a list of useful resources for those needing further information on drug and alcohol:

• Lifeline has some useful information and resources about the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and addiction; underlying reasons why people misuse substances; health implications and where to seek help. 
• Lives Lived Well - Peer Workforce Models in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment.
• Lives Lived Well - Peer mentoring experience in drug and alcohol video. 
• Lives Lived Well - Model for the delivery of community-based AOD interventions for young people.
• Lives Lived Well - Residential rehabilitation compared to the delivery of community-based AOD interventions for young people.
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has some useful factsheets about methamphetamine use.
• Your Room has a comprehensive list of the most commonly used drugs affecting Australians, and information for Aboriginal people.
• The National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 is a national framework for building safe, healthy and resilient Australian communities by preventing and minimising alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related harm.
• ACON's Health Outcome Strategy 2013-2018 - Alcohol and Other Drugs details the specific circumstances under which LGBTIQ+ people need to access drug and alcohol rehabilitation and support. 
• Black Dog Institute webinar - Alcohol Misuse and Mental Health. 
• NSW Health - Older people and alcohol presentation.
• Your Room with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (LHD) and Illawarra CALD Local Drug Action Team - 'Where can I get help when alcohol or drugs are a problem?' videos in multiple languages including Arabic, Burmese, English, Farsi, Karenni, Kirundi, Mandarin and Swahili.
• Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) - Language matters guide for a person-centred approach to people who use drugs.
• Drug and Alcohol Foundation - Having alcohol and other drug conversations: A practical guide.