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Support groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step meetings for recovery from alcohol use. GLBT specific meetings available.
Web: Alcoholics Anonymous
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.
Narcotics Anonymous
12 step meetings for recovery from all drugs. GLBT specific meetings available.
Web: Narcotics Anonymous
Rainbow Recovery Club
Provides a space for a range of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step recovery meetings specifically for the GLBT community and our friends
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: Smart Recovery
Drug treatment services
St Vincents Alcohol and Drug Service
St Vincent’s 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.
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.
Tel: (02) 9361 8088
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: The Langton Centre
Drug user organisations
NUAA
NUAA is a peer-based organisation concerned with the use of illicit drugs.
Web: NUAA
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: AIVL
Youth Specific
Twenty10
Twenty10 offers a range of services including counselling, information and support to young people (under 26) who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, same-sex attracted and/or gender questioning, their families and communities.
Web: Twenty10
Inspire Foundation
The Inspire Foundation combines technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Web: Inspire Foundation
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: 1800 422 599
Manly Drug Education and Counselling Centre (MDECC)
MDECC provides innovative programs for young people, parents and families. These include health promotion, early intervention and counselling/treatment programs.
Web: Manly Drug Education and Counselling Centre
More info
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Contact: ACON Alcohol and Other Drugs Program
Tel: (02) 9206 2081
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088
Email: aod@acon.org.au
