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Telephone Information Services
Youth Accommodation Services
Youth Community Based Services
Youth Withdrawal Services
Youth Pharmacotherapies
Pharmacotherapies
Withdrawal services
Adult Residential Services
Services to parents with drug or alcohol problems
Services to parents with children affected by alcohol or drugs
Community based, counselling and support services
Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs)
Community Action

Agencies by type

Telephone Information Services

The Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
The Parent Drug Information Service (PDIS)
Online Counselling and Information Service

Youth Accommodation Services

Youth accomodation services provide young people with a place to stay in periods of hardship. Duration of stay depends on the particular agency and reasons as to why the accomodation is needed. In general, youth services seek to assist young people to re-establish family relationships, connect with support services, learn to value themselves and maximise their capabilities.

Great Mates Inc
Joondalup Youth Support Services Inc
Mission Australia - Victoria Park Youth Accommodation Support Service
Anglicare WA Inc
Swan Emergency Services
Mission Australia - YIRRA

Youth Community Based Services

Cyrenian House
Holyoake
Next Step Youth Services
Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service (AADS)
Palmerston
Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs)

Youth Withdrawal Services

These are services that support the process of physical detoxification from drugs of dependence. Most withdrawal experiences are uncomfortable and some can be life threatening, therefore professional help is highly recommended. Certain factors influence the process of withdrawal such as the type of drug, amount and frequency of its use and pre existing health conditions. However it can be done. Services to support withdrawal can be offered in a residential setting, at home or on an outpatient basis. For a preliminary confidential consultation call ADIS (9442 5000).

Mission Australia - Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service

Youth Pharmacotherapies

These are drugs prescribed by a doctor to help treat a drug or alcohol dependency. Some are used for a short period of time to ease a withdrawal syndrome. Some are used to induce withdrawal. Some are used to support abstinence by reducing cravings, blocking the effects of further drug use or by making further use very uncomfortable. Some are used as a replacement for illegal drugs. Research is clear that these drugs are more effective when used in conjunction with counselling.

The range of available pharmacotherapies is broad (from nicotine patches to methadone) and finding the right one can be difficult. Access to opiate pharmacotherapies (methadone or buprenorphine) that provide pharmacotherapy treatment can only be made through ADIS. For a preliminary confidential consultation call ADIS (9442 5000).

Next Step Youth Services

Pharmacotherapies

Drug and Alcohol Centres (DACs)
Next Step Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
Perth Naltrexone Clinic (Dr George O'Neil) - AMPRF
Southwest CDST

Withdrawal services

Salvation Army - Bridge House
St John of God Health Care - Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN)
Mission Australia - Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service
Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services
Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Service
Drug and Alcohol Centres (DACs)
Southwest CDST

Adult Residential Services

Cyrenian House
Eastern Goldfields Halfway House - Prospect Lodge
Holyoake
Mission Australia
Palmerston Farm
Drug Arm - Rosella House
Salvation Army - Bridge House
Salvation Army - Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre
Serenity Lodge

Services to parents with drug or alcohol problems

Wesley Mission - Hearth
Holyoake
Cyrenian House - Saranna Women's Residential Program
Perth Women's Centre

Services to parents with children affected by alcohol or drugs

Parent Drug Information Service (PDIS)
Holyoake

Community-based, counselling and support services

55 Central
Anglicare WA Inc
Cyrenian House
Great Mates Inc
Holyoake
Mission Australia
Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service (AADS)
Palmerston
Perth Women's Centre
Ruah Centre
St Bartholomew's House
St Patrick's Community Support Centre
Salvation Army - Bridge House
Swan Emergency Services
WA Substance Users Association - WASUA
Wesley Mission - Hearth
Psychiatric Emergency Team (PET)

Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs)

CDSTs are professional services staffed by people who have expertise in addressing problems related to alcohol and other drugs. The teams can help individuals and families both to prevent and resolve alcohol and other drug problems. They also work in the community providing education, information and support to community groups and professional services to prevent and reduce local drug problems.

Located across the State, your local team is just a phone call away. The service is free and confidential.

South Metropolitan CDST
South East Metropolitan CDST
North Metropolitan CDST
North East Metropolitan CDST
Perth Metropolitan CDST
Midwest CDST
Southwest CDST
Goldfields CDST
Great Southern CDST
Kimberley CDST
Pilbara CDST
Wheatbelt CDST

Community Action

Voice
Local Drug Action Groups (LDAGs)
Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (WANADA)

Further details of specific agencies

Telephone Information Services

The Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS is part of the national system of information and counselling services that operates by telephone twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is a high volume service, receiving over 80,000 calls a year. ADIS incorporates the Parent Drug Information service (PDIS), Quitline, Tobacco Hotline, Clean Needle Helpline and the Health and Community Services Information Line. ADIS is staffed by professional drug and alcohol counsellors.
Phone: (08) 9442 5000
Country Toll-free: 1800 198 024

The Parent Drug Information Service (PDIS)
PDIS is a 24-hour, confidential telephone service for parents and families in Western Australia. Located within ADIS, professional counsellors and trained parent volunteers offer support, information and referral to parents and families across WA. PDIS is the first place for parents and families to call.
Phone: (08) 9442 5050
Country Toll-free: 1800 653 203

Online Counselling and Information Service
Counselling Online is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction.

This service is free for anyone seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend. Counselling Online is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across Australia.

Website: http://www.counsellingonline.org.au/en/

Youth Accommodation Services

Great Mates Inc
Great Mates has two crisis accommodation services for young homeless people (aged 15 to 20) in the Spearwood and Armadale areas. Both have drug education and support workers that provide drug/alcohol counselling, education and referral to young people engaged in the services, support to their families and consultation to agency staff.
Phone:
Spearwood: (08) 9494 2722
Armadale: (08) 9497 1351

Joondalup Youth Support Services Inc
A drug education and support worker is available to provide counselling, referral and drug education to the young people and their families who access Joondalup Youth Support Services. These include:
TINOCA - Crisis accommodation for 15 to 19 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
TAP - Transitional housing for 16 to 21 year olds requiring longer term support.
Phone:
TINOCA: (08) 9307 4520
TAP: (08) 9300 2677

Mission Australia - Victoria Park Youth Accommodation Support Service
Youth Accommodation Support Service provides crisis accommodation for up to 3 months for 15 to 18 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Transitional housing is available for 16 to 25 year olds for up to 12 months. Young people with alcohol and other drug problems are able to access this service.
Phone: (08) 9470 4080

Anglicare WA Inc
Anglicare WA has two crisis accommodation services in Rockingham. These services are for young people aged 15 to 20 who are homeless. A drug education and support worker is available at both locations. These workers provide drug/alcohol counselling, education and referral to young people engaged in the services, support to their families and consultation to agency staff.
Phone: (08) 9524 1832

Swan Emergency Services
The agency provides crisis, short and medium term housing for homeless individuals, couples or families aged 15 to 25 in the Midland area. A youth and family drug counsellor and educator is available at this service.

Mission Australia - YIRRA
YIRRA provides a residential program for young people 12 to 19 years old who require intensive treatment and support with their drug and alcohol issues. Parents and significant others of young people attending the program are also offered information and support.
Phone: (08) 9222 6363

Youth Community Based Services

Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a non-government organisation offering residential and day programs to people with drug and/or alcohol misuse/abuse problems. This service also provides a family program assisting people affected by the dependency problems of others. Cyrenian House Residential Program is located in a semi-rural setting in the outer northern suburbs of the Perth metropolitan area. The non-residential services are located in North Perth.
Phone: (08) 9328 9200
Website: http://www.users.bigpond.com/cyrenian

Holyoake
Holyoake is a non profit, community based organisation located in Perth. Holyoake offers non residential programs which provide initial assessment, individual counselling and gender specific programs to address problems associated with alcohol and other drug use. Holyoake also has a residential facility for men in the Mandurah area.
Phone: (08) 9328 9733
Website: http://www.holyoake.org.au

Next Step Youth Services
A specialist assessment and treatment service for young people aged 12 to 18 years with drug/alcohol issues. Treatment options include counselling, education and pharmacotherapy. The service is also available to family members of the young person.
Phone: (08) 9219 1866
Website: http://www.nextstep.health.wa.gov.au

Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service (AADS)
AADS is located in East Perth and provides services to all Aboriginal people in relation to alcohol and substance misuse. A specialist youth officer provides counselling and education/early intervention programs for young Aboriginal people aged 10 to 18 in relation to substance misuse. Counselling is available for the family members affected. AADS can also assist in locating overnight accommodation for Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness, especially in relation to alcohol and substance misuse.
Phone: (08) 9221 1411

Palmerston
This service includes assessment, counselling and referral for young people aged 14 to 18 who are experiencing problems in relation to their substance use. Counselling, information and support is also available for family members of the young person. Palmerston has a nonresidential centre in Northbridge and a residential therapeutic community in Wellard.
Phone: (08) 9328 7355

Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs)
There are 12 Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs) in Western Australia. CDSTs are located throughout the metropolitan area as well as in a number of rural/regional settings. These services provide individual, couples and family counselling in relation to alcohol/drug issues. Some centres provide group work programs and most provide community education on drug/alcohol issues.
NOTE: link to CDST listing.

Youth Withdrawal Services

Mission Australia - Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service
This service is a free and confidential service for young people 12 to 21 wanting to manage their withdrawal from drugs and alcohol in a safe and supported residential environment.
Phone: (08) 9222 6373

Youth Pharmacotherapies

Pharmacotherapies

Drug and Alcohol Centres (DACs)
Drug and Alcohol Centres are facilities operated by Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services. The Eastern DAC is located in East Perth, the Southern DAC is located in Fremantle and the Northern DAC is located in Warwick.
Phone:
East Perth: (08) 9219 1919
Fremantle: (08) 9430 4946
Warwick: (08) 9247 6767

Next Step Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
Next Step provides medical services through specialist doctors and other health professionals. Not all people with dependencies on alcohol or other drugs require specialist medical treatment. Those who do, tend to have a severe dependency on particular drugs or have a pre-existing health condition that complicates withdrawal. Specialist medical services are accessed by referral from a GP, from a non medical alcohol or other drug service or from ADIS. Next Step services are located at drug and alcohol centres in East Perth, Fremantle and Warwick, there is also a residential detoxification unit in East Perth.
Phone:
East Perth: (08) 9219 1919
Fremantle: (08) 9430 4946
Warwick: (08) 9247 6767
Website: http://www.nextstep.health.wa.gov.au

Perth Naltrexone Clinic (Dr George O'Neil) - AMPRF
The Perth Naltrexone Program provides a rapid opiate detoxification service and a naltrexone maintenance program together with appropriate support services. Along with counselling, community support is available including home visiting, evening support groups and ongoing follow up to ensure long-term care.
Phone: (08) 9381 1333

Southwest CDST
The Southwest Community Drug Service Team (CDST) is located in Bunbury with outreach to Busselton, Margaret River, Dunsborough, Manjimup, Narrogin, Collie and Waroona.
The Southwest CDST works together with general practitioners to provide patient centred multidisciplinary care to people with alcohol and/or other drug problems. Clients tend to be involved in the Community Based Methadone Program or require community based withdrawal services. People who reside in the Greater Bunbury Health District are given priority.
Phone: (08) 9721 9256

Withdrawal services

Salvation Army - Bridge House
The Bridge Program offers a number of services to those experiencing problems associated with alcohol and other drugs. Bridge House in Wright Street, Highgate houses a supportive care detoxification unit and sobering-up centre, a residential assessment centre and an outreach-based community care service.
The Bridge Program is one of the few in the state that can take dual diagnosis clients (those suffering from drug and psychiatric problems).
Phone: (08) 9227 8086
Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa/bridge

St John of God Health Care - Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN)
DAWN is a metropolitan wide home based withdrawal service staffed by registered nurses who provide daily home visits to people undergoing drug or alcohol withdrawal. The program works with general practitioners in the community to assist people in safely withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs in their home environment. Education and support is provided to general practitioners, family members and clients. After withdrawal, clients are referred to counselling, rehabilitation or other appropriate services for continuing care.
Phone: (08) 9382 6049

Mission Australia - Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service
The Withdrawal and Respite Service, located in East Perth, is for young people age 14-18 who are battling drug and alcohol misuse. The service helps young people seeking to withdraw from alcohol and drug misuse by providing a 24 hour, 7 days a week service that can be accessed at the moment of need. Clients spend on average between 5 and 14 days in the service as they move through the withdrawal process and receive advice and assistance on health related issues and long-term care.
Phone: (08) 9222 6373

Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services
Next Step Youth Service is a government health service that provides young people and their families with access to clinical treatment, information and referral for people with alcohol and other drug problems. Clinical services provided through the youth service include; medical assessment, referral and counselling and access to pharmacotherapy treatment for young people 16 years and over.
Services at all the centres (East Perth, Fremantle and Warwick) are provided through a multidisciplinary team of medical officers, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and welfare and social workers.
Phone: (08) 9219 1866
Website: http://www.nextstep.health.wa.gov.au

Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Service
The service, which is located at Moore Street in East Perth, has 13 standard beds and 2 observation beds. Generally, withdrawal involves a 7 day admission. Individual counseling, group work and activities programs are offered to clients while admitted and referral to appropriate follow-up treatment services is encouraged to provide support for clients post-withdrawal.
Phone: (08) 9219 1877

Adult Residential Services

Eastern Goldfields Halfway House - Prospect Lodge
Prospect Lodge in Kalgoorlie provides residential facilities and support for men with alcohol and other drug use problems, as well as support services to their families. Services include a six month residential program, individual and group counselling, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings and a living and coping skills program.
Phone: (08) 9080 5655

Mission Australia
Youth Accommodation Support Service provides crisis accommodation for up to 3 months for 15 to 18 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Transitional housing is available for 16 to 25 year olds for up to 12 months. Young people with alcohol and other drug problems are able to access this service.
Phone: (08) 9470 4080
Website: http://www.mission.com.au

Palmerston Farm
Palmerston Farm is located 30 minutes south of Perth. This service is for people over 16 years of age who require medium term residential treatment and rehabilitation in a secure alcohol and drug free environment.
Phone: (08) 9328 7355

Drug Arm - Rosella House
Drug Arm Rosella House in Geraldton is a residential rehabilitation centre for people with alcohol and other drug use problems. It provides a safe drug-free environment for alcohol and other drug dependent persons over 18 years of age.
Phone: (08) 9921 7409
Website: http://www.drugarmwa.org.au/rosellahouse.htm

Salvation Army - Bridge House
The Bridge Program offers a number of services to those experiencing problems associated with alcohol and other drugs. Bridge House in Wright Street, Highgate houses a supportive care detoxification unit and sobering-up centre, a residential assessment centre and an outreach-based community care service. The Bridge Program is one of the few in the state that can take dual diagnosis clients (those suffering from drug and psychiatric problems).
Phone: (08) 9227 8086
Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa/bridge

Salvation Army - Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre
The Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre in Gosnells is a medium term residential alcohol and other drug service for males and females. The aim of this service is to reduce the harm associated with drug and alcohol use and enable participants to function independently in the community. The service provides individual counselling for each participant with referral to other agencies and services as appropriate. Education includes teaching skills such as relapse prevention and stress management.
Phone: (08) 9398 2228

Serenity Lodge
Serenity Lodge in Rockingham provides a safe and therapeutic environment for people 18 years and over with alcohol and other drug related problems. Services include a ten week residential treatment facility combining group work, interactive therapy, counselling, a physical exercise program and health monitoring. There also exists non-residential programs and support groups for significant others. Phone: (08) 9527 9999

Services to parents with drug or alcohol problems

Wesley Mission - Hearth
Wesley Hearth is an in-home counselling program for parents who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs and also family members affected by a parent's use of substances. The Wesley Hearth program is for people living in the metropolitan area. If in-home counselling is not the best venue then another venue can be negotiated. Wesley Hearth works with individuals, couples, family groups and children.
Phone: (08) 9212 1966
Website: http://www.wesleymissionperth.org.au

Cyrenian House - Saranna Women's Residential Program
The Saranna Women's Program aims to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of women affected by alcohol and other drug use and their children. Accommodation for women and children is in self-contained cottages to maintain the development of the family unit. The service offers a range of treatment programs including parenting skills training to enhance recovery from alcohol and other drug use.
Phone: (08) 9328 9200

Perth Women's Centre
The Perth Women's Centre is a non residential treatment service operating within a gender sensitive framework providing counselling, information and education to women experiencing problems with their own or a significant other's alcohol or other drug use. This centre offers specific treatment and support programs for drug using women and their children.
Phone: (08) 9227 5762
Country Toll-free: 1800 246 655

Services to parents with children affected by alcohol or drugs

Parent Drug Information Service (PDIS)
PDIS is a 24-hour, confidential telephone service for parents and families in Western Australia. Located within ADIS, professional counsellors and trained parent volunteers offer support, information and referral to parents and families across WA. PDIS is the first place for parents and families to call.
Phone: (08) 9442 5050
Country Toll-free: 1800 653 203

Community-based counselling and support services

55 Central
55 Central provides crisis, short and medium term accommodation for males and females over 18 years of age who are affected by alcohol and other drug use and are without accommodation or at risk of becoming homeless.
Services provided include meals and laundry facilities, information and referral to appropriate treatment facilities, case management and advocacy where necessary.
Phone: (08) 9272 1333

Mission Australia
YIRRA provides a residential program for young people 12 to 19 years old who require intensive treatment and support with their drug and alcohol issues. Parents and significant others of young people attending the program are also offered information and support.
Phone: (08) 9222 6363
Website: http://www.mission.com.au

Ruah Centre
The Ruah Centre provides comprehensive support services for adults who are on a low income, homeless, have a mental or physical disability, alcohol or other drug issues or are disadvantaged in any other way. It is a drop-in day centre setting and appointments are not necessary. Services include assessment, one on one and group counselling, supported referral, welfare assistance and meals service.
Phone: (08) 9328 7682
Website: http://www.ruah.com.au/21cent.htm

St Bartholomew's House
St Bartholomew's House in East Perth provides emergency, medium and long term support and accommodation to men over the age of 18 years who are affected by alcohol and other drugs. Through these services it is hoped that they achieve a better quality of life and return to living within the community.
Phone: (08) 9325 3831
Website: http://www.stbarts.org.au

St Patrick's Community Support Centre
St Patrick's offers an assessment, counselling, advocacy and referral service to homeless and socially disadvantaged clients aged 21 years and over who are affected by alcohol and other drug use. These services are offered at the agency's day centre in Fremantle. The day centre also provides an opportunity for informal social interaction, recreation, meals and a social work assessment and follow up service.
Phone: (08) 9430 4159
Website: http://www.stpats.com.au/main.asp

Salvation Army - Bridge House
The Bridge Program offers a number of services to those experiencing problems associated with alcohol and other drugs. Bridge House in Wright Street, Highgate houses a supportive care detoxification unit and sobering-up centre, a residential assessment centre and an outreach-based community care service. The Bridge Program is one of the few in the state that can take dual diagnosis clients (those suffering from drug and psychiatric problems).
Phone: (08) 9227 8086
Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa/bridge

Swan Emergency Services
This service provides crisis, short and medium term housing for homeless individuals, couples or families aged 15 to 25 in the Midland area. A youth and family drug counsellor and educator is available at this service.
Phone: (08) 9274 5382

WA Substance Users Association (WASUA)
WASUA aims to provide support, education, reduction of the transmission of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and to reduce the harms and hazards among people associated with drug use in WA. WASUA services include consumer focused, peer based, holistic health and information to their target group, peer education and outreach services.
Phone: (08) 9227 7866
Website: http://www.wasua.com.au

Psychiatric Emergency Team (PET)
Provides a 24-hour service which assesses people for hospital admission and referral to the appropriate Community Mental Health Clinic. This service provides treatment and support including case management for adults and young people 18 years old and over with mental illnesses. Consultation and support for families and mental health education and resource information are provided.
Phone: (08) 9224 8888
Country Toll-free: 1800 676 822

Community Drug Service Teams (CDSTs)

South Metropolitan CDST
223 High Street
FREMANTLE WA 6160
Phone: (08) 9335 8156

South East Metropolitan CDST
Suite 4
1 Hamilton Street
CANNINGTON WA 6017
Phone: (08) 9358 4011

North Metropolitan CDST
St John of God Health Care
175 Cambridge Street
SUBIACO WA 6008
Phone: (08) 9382 6724

North East Metropolitan CDST
Oake House
14 Sayer Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
Phone: (08) 9274 7055

Perth Metropolitan CDST
77 Bennett Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Phone: (08) 9218 9822

Midwest CDST
Level 2 SGIO Building
45 Chapman Street
GERALDTON WA 6530
Phone: (08) 9965 4277

Southwest CDST
167 Spencer Street
BUNBURY WA 6230
Phoe: (08) 9721 9256

Goldfields CDST
7 Dugan Street
KALGOORLIE WA 6430
Phone: (08) 9091 1833

Great Southern CDST
Unit 3 Emporio Building
145 Lower Stirling Terrace
ALBANY WA 6330
Phone: (08) 9842 8008

Kimberley CDST
Corner Anne and Walcott Street
BROOME WA 6725
Phone: (08) 9192 3322

Pilbara CDST
East Pilbara Public Health Unit
Roberts Road
SOUTH HEDLAND WA 6721
Phone: (08) 9158 1794

Wheatbelt CDST
30 Fitzgerald Street
NORTHAM WA 6401
Phone: (08) 9621 1055

Community Action

Voice
Voice is an independent body that listens to the community's concerns and passes them on to Government for consideration. Voice also assists with information about current trends and treatment options. The role of Voice is to examine the broader alcohol and other drug issues affecting Western Australians and provide input to the policy process.
Phone: (08) 9370 0333
Website: www.voice.org.au

Local Drug Action Groups (LDAGs)
Local Drug Action Groups are a unique and innovative strategy to engage the broad community in tackling drug abuse. They involve members of the community who, on a voluntary basis, combine to take action to prevent or reduce drug abuse in their local communities. The emphasis is on action that is local and practical. For further information contact Leesa Tapping;
Phone: (08) 9370 0364
Email: leesa.tapping@health.wa.gov.au
Website: http://www.localdrugaction.com.au

Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
WANADA is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) education, prevention, treatment and support sector in Western Australia. It is an independent, membership driven, not-for-profit association with the aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Western Australians by strengthening and enhancing the work of organisations, individuals and the community to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm.
Phone: (08) 9420 7236
Website: http://www.wanada.org.au