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Support services/groups

AODP Care, Support and Information (CSI) Line

Tel: (02) 9206 2047
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: aod@acon.org.au

 

CMA

Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem.

Web: www.sydcma.com

 

SMART

Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART)is a peer managed, self-help group that assists people recover from alcohol and other drug dependencies as well as all other addictions.

Web: www.smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au

 

Drug treatment service

 

The Langton Centre

The Langton Centre is an outpatient clinic of Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, located in Surry Hills. The centre provides specialist alcohol and other drug treatment services.

Web: www.sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au/sydhosp/services/langton.asp

 

 

St Vincents Alcohol and Drug Service

Our philosophy is to minimise the harm resulting from alcohol and drug use to individuals and the general community. This is achieved by assisting people to identify their goals and to work towards resolution of their drug and alcohol issues.

Web: www.stvincents.com.au

 

Stimulant Treatment Program
This newly established program is the first integrated and collaborative treatment program to deal systematically with stimulant related problems using a stepped care approach. The staff are experienced in working with people who use stimulants and are aware of their specialised needs.

Web: www.stvincents.com.au

 

 

Drug user organisations

AIVL

AIVL is the national peak organisation representing the state and territory-based drug user organisations and issues of national significance for illicit drug users.

Web: www.aivl.org.au

 

NUAA

NUAA is a peer-based organisation concerned with the use of illicit drugs.

Web: www.nuaa.org.au

 

Drug information

ADIS

The Alcohol and Drug Information Service is a 24 hour confidential telephone service. It provides information, counselling, referral and advice to anyone concerned about their own or another person’s drug use.

Tel: (02) 9361 8000
Freecall: 1800 422 599 for regional NSW

 

Needle and Syringe Programs

Hunter

Tea and coffee available.

Where:129 Maitland Rd, Islington
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm

 

Illawarra

Where: 47 Kenny St, Wollongong
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm

 

Lismore

Where: 27 Uralba St, Lismore
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm (except Wednesdays 10am to 5pm)

 

Sydney

The Sydney branch provides a drop in space.

Where: 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 10am to 6pm