External Services
- Cannabis Information Line - The Helpline is a confidential information and support line for cannabis users and friends and family who are concerned about cannabis use by those close to them. We provide counselling, information and referrals that will assist you in your current situation. We will link you to the most appropriate support services and resources for your situation in your area. The Helpline is available from 2pm – 11pm Sunday to Friday (including public holidays).
[http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/helpline] - Counselling Online - 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, 7 days a week, across Australia.
[http://www.counsellingonline.org.au] - Drug and Alcohol Office(DAO) - The Drug and Alcohol Office is the government agency responsible for drug and alcohol strategies and services in Western Australia. The agency provides or contracts a state-wide network of treatment services, a range of prevention programs, professional education and training and research activities. It coordinates whole-of-government policies and strategies in conjunction with state and commonwealth agencies. DAO is a statutory authority (Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Authority) within WA Health and is accountable to the WA Minister for Mental Health. DAO has four directorates with a responsibility and budget for provision of services to the community.
[http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au]
- Drug Arm WA - Drug ARM WA Inc is a community based organisation working from a Christian ethos, and committed to reaching out to people whose lives are affected directly or indirectly by drug use and abuse. Our Executive Board includes representatives from different Christian organisations and Church groups.
[http://www.drugarmwa.org.au] - Next Step Drug and Alcohol Information Service - The Drug and Alcohol Centres are government health services that provide the community with access to clinical treatment, information and referral for people with alcohol and other drug problems. Services are provided through outpatient clinics and a residential withdrawal facility.
Telephone: 9219 1919
[http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au]
- Parent Information Service - PDIS is a 24 hour 7 day a week confidential information service specifically provided to assist families experiencing difficulties with substance use. Callers are provided with counselling information and referral to appropriate agencies. This service has been specifically developed in response to the identified needs of parents for information, support and advice in raising the issue or addressing the problems of substance use within the family setting.
Telephone: 9442 5050 Regional: 1800 653 203
[http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au] - Salvation Army Bridge Program - Sobering Centre - Detoxification Service
Perth Sobering-Up Centre and Detoxification Service are part of The Salvation Army’s alcohol and other drugs agency, the Bridge Program. The Detoxification Service operates to a supportive care model, based on non-medical or low-medical interventions. More complex withdrawal cases or those with extremely severe symptoms are referred to medical services such as Royal Perth Hospital and Next Step. Both these services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Telephone: 9227 8086 Fax: 9227 7302
- WA Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS)
A 24-hour, confidential telephone service that provides information, counselling, referral and advice to anyone concerned about their own or another’s alcohol or other drug use.
Telephone : 9442 5000 Regional 1800 198 024
[http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au]
- WANADA - (Western Austrailian Network Alcohol & other Drug Agency)
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) education, prevention, treatment and support sector in Western Australia. Since its establishment in 1984, WANADA's membership has developed to reflect a 'whole-of-community' approach to AOD issues. WANADA is an independent, membership-driven not-for-profit association.
[http://www.wanada.org.au]