For information on Alcohol: http://au.reachout.com/tough-times/alcohol-and-other-drugs/alcohol#articles For information on Party Drugs & Other Drugs: http://au.reachout.com/tough-times/alcohol-and-other-drugs/party-drugs For general information from the Australian Drug Foundation for Workers, Parents and Young People: http://www.adf.org.au/
Direct Line
DirectLine is a key component of Victoria’s state-wide alcohol and drug network. It complements the network of treatment and support services in the community through the provision of multiple, immediate responses to people affected by alcohol and drug issues. Immediate support as well as C assisting Health Professionals to locate a local intake & assessment […]
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS)
The Victorian Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) is a specialist telephone consultancy service that is free of charge for health and welfare professionals. 24 hour phone service for health professionals phone: DACAS 1800 812 804
Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA)
YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service. Whether you are a young person, or someone concerned, YoDAA provides the simplest way to access the information and support that you need. YoDAA is auspiced and funded by the Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS), Victoria’s leading AOD youth health agency. Contact YoDAA on: 1800 458 […]
Quitline
13 7848 (24 hour service). Counselling is available Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm.
Maryborough District Health Service – Community Health Nursing
Education, one to one support and courses are available to individuals wishing to give up tobacco smoking. This includes assessing your smoking behaviour, identifying your triggers, dealing with withdrawal symptoms and information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as gum, patches, lozenges, mouth spray and the inhalator. The best way to maximise the chances of […]
Maryborough District Health Services, Community Services – Alcohol & Other Drugs Services
Services: Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, support for withdrawal (including support and information for referral to rehabilitation clinics and youth withdrawal units), drink and drug-drive courses and assessment. A needle-syringe program (NSP) is also available. Sterile needles, syringes and condoms can be collected from Hospital Reception. Wheel filters are also available at a cost of […]
Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS)
YSAS enables young people who are in need of support due to substance dependence and misuse, mental illness and social disconnection to take control of their health and wellbeing. Phone: 5444 2969 Availability: YSAS provide an outreach service to the Maryborough region on Thursdays and work from Maryborough District Health Service and Maryborough Education Centre. […]
Kids Help Line
Free phone counselling for kids aged 5-25. Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Contact: 1800 551 800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) DirectLine DirectLine provides information, counselling and referral around alcohol and drug issues and is […]
Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA)
YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service. Whether you are a young person, or someone concerned, YoDAA provides the simplest way to access the information and support that you need. YoDAA is auspiced and funded by the Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS), Victoria’s leading AOD youth health agency. Phone: 1800 458 685 (24 […]
Maryborough District Health Service – Community Health Nursing
Education, one to one support and courses are available to individuals wishing to give up tobacco smoking. Â This includes assessing your smoking behaviour, identifying your triggers, dealing with withdrawal symptoms and information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as gum, patches, lozenges, mouth spray and the inhalator. The best way to maximise your chances of […]
Maryborough District Health Services, Community Services – Alcohol & Other Drugs Services
Services: Â Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, support for withdrawal (including support and information for referral to rehabilitation clinics and youth withdrawal units), drink and drug-drive courses and assessment. A needle-syringe program (NSP) is also available. Sterile needles, syringes and condoms can be collected from Hospital Reception. Â Wheel filters are also available at a cost of […]
Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS)
YSAS enables young people who are in need of support due to substance dependence and misuse, mental illness and social disconnection to take control of their health and wellbeing
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