Alcohol and Drug Services

Operating Hours:

Monday - Friday:
8.30 am > 5.00 pm

Contact

Initial contact to be made via our Intake Worker by telephoning:

Bairnsdale
03 5152 0052.

Lakes Entrance
03 5155 8300.

Gippsland Lakes Community Health has a range of alcohol and drug counselling programs as listed below.

 

Alcohol and Drug National Illicit Drug Strategy

Clients of the criminal justice system or individuals who have complex drug use problems and require treatment and counselling.

Who can use the service?

Individuals currently facing criminal charge for alcohol and drug related offences. Self referral is accepted.

 

Alcohol and Drug Rural Outreach Diversion

This service is available to individuals who are using illicit drugs, and putting themselves at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system.

Who can use the service?

Individuals at risk of entering the criminal system due to their substance use

 

Alcohol and Drug Youth Outreach

This service supports young people with alcohol and/or drug use problems seeking treatment or counselling.

Who can use the service?

Individuals under the age of 21 years.

 

Alcohol and Drug Post Withdrawal Linkages

This program is for individuals who have undergone a drug withdrawal program and require linkages to post withdrawal support such as counselling, rehabilitation or housing.

Who can use the service?

Individuals who have completed a drug withdrawal program.

 

Alcohol and Drug Rural Withdrawal Program

This program is for people wanting to withdraw, reduce or stablise from alcohol or other substances at home. The withdrawal syndrome must be of mild to moderate severity.

Who can use the service?

Individuals in rural areas who can be supported by a family member or friend at home while withdrawing.

 

Alcohol and Drug Supported Accommodation Service

Provide short- term treatment option to women/men who have undergone a recent successful withdrawal program or who need assistance in controlling their substance use

Who can use the service?

Individuals requiring assistance in reintegrating into their community with an independent addiction free living.

 

Alcohol and Drug Rural Remote Innovative Program

Assisting remote area workers to obtain information, education and support in gaining a greater understanding in A&D

Counselling is available to remote areas including Omeo, Swifts Creek, Cann River, Buchan and Orbost

Who can use the service?

Remote area workers
Individuals with an alcohol and/or drug problem, family members or carers.