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Addictions
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The organisations listed below can assist you with various addiction problems.
Drugs and alcohol
headspace
- Youth health service for anyone 12–25 years old. Provides youth-specific, youth-friendly, free/low cost services
- Services include counsellors, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, alcohol and drug workers, family support and links to vocational support
- Services vary at different centres. Check the website for details
9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
See the website for your nearest centre: www.headspace.org.au
Directline
- 24 hour counselling for drug and alcohol issues
- Referrals to detox (withdrawal), rehabilitation and youth substance abuse service for 12–21 year olds
- Online counselling available
Telephone: 1800 888 236
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Al-Anon/Alateen
- Information and referral to groups supporting relatives, friends and partners of people with alcohol addictions
- You can also leave a message to have your call returned on this number
Telephone: 9642 3330 or 1300 252 666
10am – 2.30pm, Monday – Thursday
www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/alateen
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service (EDAS)
- Free and confidential drug and alcohol counselling, support and education
- Available to people of any age who live, work, study or spend a significant amount of time in the Cities of Boroondara, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash or Whitehorse
Telephone: 1300 650 705
10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
Salvation Army
Referral to drug and alcohol programs, detox, and issues associated with substance addiction
Telephone: 1300 3636 22
Narcotics Anonymous Australia
Free and confidential regular group meetings
Telephone: 1300 652 820
Gambling
Gambler's Help
- Counselling and assessments for gambling addictions
- Referrals to counselling and groups
Telephone 1800 156 789
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Internet addiction
Kids Helpline
- Counselling for a number of issues including internet addiction
Telephone 1800 551 800
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Smoking
Quitline
- Information and counselling to help you quit smoking tobacco
Telephone 131 848