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Drop in (no appointment needed) for:

Information, support, advocacy and referral for anything related to health and wellbeing, including:

• issues at home, school or work
• relationships
• mental health
• sexual health
• alcohol and drugs

And by appointment we have:

• a sexual health doctor
• psychologists

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We can also help with:

• the cost of health items
• free condoms
• free pregnancy testing and support
• linking you in with other services

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Who is this booklet for and what does it do?

• This booklet has been written for people who use alcohol, tobacco or other drugswho are experiencing symptoms of psychosis.

• It aims to:

— Help explain why some people feel the way they do.

— Give suggestions about things people can do to help manage the symptomsof psychosis and substance use.

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What are personality traits?

• Personality traits refer to a person’s individual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

• These patterns of thinking and behaving usually begin in childhood and continue throughto adulthood.

• Our personality traits make us who we are — they are what make each of us unique.

• However, personality traits can be a problem when they cause problems withrelationships, education or employment, and sometimes with the law.

• If patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving are creating lots of problems in many areasof a person’s life, they may have a personality disorder.

Reaching out for help and support is an important first step in dealing with the issues drugs and alcohol might be causing in your life, or affecting a friend or family member.

Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.

If you think you might have a drug problem and want to stop using, we can help.

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.  We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

We have found through our group experience that the therapeutic value of one addict helping another is without parallel.

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Who is this booklet for and what does it do?

• This booklet has been written for people who use alcohol, tobacco or other drugswho are experiencing extreme moods, like feeling really ‘down’ or depressed,or really ‘up’ or elated.

• It aims to:

— Help explain why some people feel the way they do.

— Give suggestions about things people can do to help manage their moodand substance use.

The Helpline is a mental health phone line for advice, assessment and referral. The Helpline:

• is a central point of entry to Mental Health Services for all Tasmanians
• is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week phone line
• is a freecall within Tasmania (Interstate Diallers call 03 6166 6333)
• will determine eligibility for services and prioritise referrals
• can arrange a interpreter for sign language or English translation on request
• is staffed by community mental health clinicians, who:
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• assess your information and determine the most appropriate action
• may refer you to a Mental Health Community team in your area
• will provide contact details for another service if they are more suitable to assist you
• may refer you to a Community Mental Health Crisis Response team who are available extended working hours seven days a week.

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The Kings Meadows Community Health Centre provides residents with quality health and community services. A number of community services, visiting services and support groups operate from the centre.

The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The services located within the centre may have individual operating hours, please contact reception for more information.

Holyoake is a leading counselling service for people whose lives are adversely affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive behaviours. Holyoake provides a range of specialised, research based therapeutic programs for children, adults and families facing these challenges. Our team of highly skilled counsellors have extensive experience in the treatment of addictive behaviors.

Who we help

Holyoake supports individuals and their families to manage the challenges of any addictive behaviour which can include:

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Gambling
• Anger
• Internet
• Pornography
• Sex
• Eating disorders
• Shoplifting.

Holyoake supports people who have an addictive behaviour as well as people who are affected by another person’s addictive behaviour.

Holyoake has programs to support people of all ages, all communities, and in all circumstances – children, adolescents, adults, parents, families, couples, students, workplaces, victims of abuse and people in the criminal justice system. Holyoake will make no judgements about you or your circumstances.

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We aim to change the world’s relationship with alcohol, one Sunday at a time.

Whether that means abstaining, taking a break, or simply understanding how to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, we’re here to support you and your choice.

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headspace centres act as a one-stop shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.

Our 100+ centres across Australia are designed not just for young people, but with them, to ensure they are relevant, accessible and highly effective. As a result, no two headspace centres are the same, each offering unique services that reflect the needs of its local community.

We have centres located throughout Australia staffed with people who are trained and ready to help. If there isn't a headspace centre near you, you can get online chat and telephone support through eheadspace.

Find your local Headspace centre by clicking here.

Are you ready to join Australia’s largest community health sports program? Good Sports has been helping build strong community sporting clubs across Australia for over 20 years.

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