Drug Support
Open Family
There are two Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellors providing counselling and education to young people who are at risk of developing alcohol and other drug related issues.
Contact number: 03 9742 8155
Family Drug Help
Western Youth Outreach Team (YOT)
Meets every 2nd Tuesday at the Senior Citizen's Hall in Synnot St, Werribee.
A free service for family & friends of drug users.
Contact Tima: 9689 5533 or 0419 571 443
Homeless Information Portal
The Homeless Information Portal is a searchable directory of alcohol and other drugs support services in Australia, and an online resource guide to help service providers respond to homeless people affected by alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.
Joseph's Corner
Joseph’s Corner offers a free counselling service to families and friends of those affected by drug and alcohol addiction.
The new premises in Hopper’s Crossing are located at:
38 Guinane Street and services are available every Wednesday from 9am.
Please phone 9315 2680 for an appointment. Self-referrals are welcome. Family, couple, individual and group services are currently available. Group sessions are Wednesday mornings 9.30am - 12.30pm
COUNSELLOR: Nicky Alderman
Phone: 9315 2680
Email: contact@josephs corner
Wednesdays 9am - 5.30pm
38 Guinane Avenue HOPPERS CROSSING
Melway Map 206 F1
Counselling Online
Counselling Online is a website where you can communicate with a "live" professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern.
This service is for anyone seeking help about their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend.The service is free and available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, across Australia.
The Youth Substance Abuse Service
YSAS provides a range of services for young people aged 12-21 who are experiencing significant problems related to their alcohol and/or drug use.
Provides 24 hour telephone referral service.
1800 014 446 (toll free)
ADCA - Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. ADCA works collaboratively with the government, non-government, business and community sectors to promote evidence-based, socially just, approaches aimed at preventing or reducing the health, economic and social harm caused by alcohol and other drugs to individuals, families, communities and the nation.
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
The Australian Drug Foundation provides effective drug prevention for everyone. For nearly fifty years, the ADF has been making a difference. As a non-government, not for profit organisation, the ADF knows its community and knows how to help.
Australian Drug Information Network
The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and internationally. Includes a link to comprehensive information for Indigenous communities.
Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)
The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to Government on drug policy and plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies.
Anglicare Alcohol & Drug services
Vic, NSW, SA
Western Health DAS West - YOT
- Drug & Alcohol Service
Specialist Youth Alcohol & Drug Services
DASWest provides a diverse range of services and programs for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol related problems. DASWest staff offer non-judgmental advice that is both practical and flexible.
DirectLine
Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral line
24 hours, 7 days 1800 888 236
Druginfo Clearinghouse
Provides an extensive list of links to alcohol and other drug related sites
Family Drug Support Help Line
1300 368 186 - 24 hrs
Telephone support and other information. Since 1997 Family Drug Support has assisted families and friends deal with their loved one's illicit drug use. This site contains up to date information on all aspects of illicit drug and alcohol use in relation to families of drug users.
Isis Primary Care
Offering counselling, general health, occupational therapy, youth & family services, drug & alcohol services, aged & disability services.
Koori Druginfo Website
Alcohol & drug related information for the Koori community.
Make a Noise
Information about drugs, alcohol, amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, needle syringe program, heroin, steroids, tobacco and tranquillisers.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit, international, community-based organisation for recovering addicts active in over sixty countries. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) members learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives.
National Drugs Campaign
This is where you can find out the facts about illicit drugs. We've also included a list of information and support services if you want to find out about illegal drugs or if you or friends are looking for help and support.
National Drug Research Institute
The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) conducts and disseminates high quality research that contributes to the primary prevention of harmful drug use and the reduction of drug related harm in Australia.
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre
The overall mission of NDARC is: to conduct high quality research and related activities that increases the effectiveness of the Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm.
Of Substance
Covers the latest Australian news and research on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. It is good reading for organisations and individuals who provide services to those affected by substance use.
Quit
The website to help smokers kick the habit.
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre
The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre Inc. is a community based non government organisation. SHARC provides a range of services that include residential, support of families, advocacy, education and training and research.
Somazone
Somazone focuses on health issues and aims to empower young people to address their physical, emotional and social health needs in a way that is relevant, non-judgmental and anonymous.
Teenage Health Freak
A great teenage health site with loads of information. Check out the A-Z index page.
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
Promotes and maximises the health and well-being of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol- and other drug-related harms.
Victorian Government Health & Information
This page provides an access point to information relating to Alcohol, Drugs, Poisons, Medicines and Tobacco on the Victorian Government Health Information website.
Western Youth Outreach Team - YOT
Provides services for young people who are affected by drug and alcohol related issues. This service offers individual and family outreach counselling and support.
Youth Substance Abuse Service
http://www.ysas.org.au/
Young Carers
Do you help someone who has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or a drug or alcohol problem? Then you might be a young carer and there is help and support available to you.
Many young carers tell us that caring can be a great thing to do - that they're proud of who they are and what they do and that they've built up a whole swag of useful skills. Sometimes though young carers say that caring can affect how they feel, how much time they get to spend with friends, doing schoolwork or holding down a job, and that often they need some help.
Helplines:
DirectLine
Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral line
24 hours, 7 days 1800 888 236
Family Drug Support Help Line 1300 368 186
Telephone support and other information. Since 1997 Family Drug Support has assisted families and friends deal with their loved one's illicit drug use. This site contains up to date information on all aspects of illicit drug and alcohol use in relation to families of drug users.
Family Drug Help
Support service staffed by trained volunteers and professional counsellors
1300 660 068
Links to other web sites or information sources are provided as a courtesy, however we cannot vouch for or take responsibility for the information contained in any links.
Contact Youth Services on 9742 8155 or
email: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm
(excluding public holidays)
