Types of help available » Alcohol Drug Helpline

Screening and brief intervention

Simple screening is a brief process to discover the likelihood that a person has a problem, the presence of other related problems,......read more

Comprehensive assessment

Comprehensive assessment is considered to be essential to identify the help that is likely to be most effective for the individual. ...read more

1 on 1 counselling

Counselling involves having regular sessions with an alcohol and other drug counsellor who can listen to an individual and help them develop......read more

Self-help groups

Support groups do not provide treatment, but can complement treatment. ...read more

Day programmes

Some people will benefit from a structured intervention such as a day programme, where they attend a non-residential programme, during the day......read more

Residential programmes

Some people will benefit from a structured residential programme, the average length of which is 6-12 weeks, but can be up to......read more

Medication

Medication is sometimes used to help with detoxification, promote abstinence or prevent relapse to alcohol and other drug use within a comprehensive,......read more

Methadone

Methadone treatment is an example of harm reduction assistance. ...read more

Detox

Some people require a withdrawal management service, colloquially referred to as “detox” or detoxification treatment. ...read more

Relapse prevention

Relapse can be an issue for many people who seek treatment for problems with alcohol or other drugs. ...read more

After-care

After-care involves providing on-going support so that the gains made in treatment are not lost. ...read more

Psycho-social therapies

Counsellors and other professionals use a wide range of therapies and techniques to meet people’s psychological and social needs. ...read more