Help and Support

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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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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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.

Family drug support provides up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use relative to the families of alcohol and other drug users.

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Cornerstone Youth Services Inc. (CYS) delivers a range of services to young people aged 12 – 25, their families and friends, in North and North-West Tasmania. We focus on health promotion, education, early intervention and prevention, advocacy, case management and developing help-seeking behaviours.

City Mission provide a variety of Alcohol and Other Drug services:

Serenity House

Serenity House is a Sobering Up and Place of Safety facility located at Sulphur Creek, North West Tasmania.

It is also a place for ‘time-out’, offering communal living under the support and supervision of trained staff. Counselling is available, along with referral to other agencies and follow-up when requested. Time-out is available for people from any part of the state where substance misuse is the primary presenting need for support.

Missiondale

The Missiondale Therapeutic Community (TC) is a 34 bed residential facility located on a 25-acre peaceful rural property in Evandale, Tasmania. The program is made up of six different stages, taking up to 6 months to complete. Residents of all stages live together in shared accommodation (lounges, kitchens, bathrooms – but you will have your own bedroom) to support each other through the program.

Places of Safety

The City Mission's Places of Safety exist to provide support to people over the age of 18 found in public places by Police who are behaving in a manner likely to cause injury to themselves or another person or are incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm. Admission to a Place of Safety can only be obtained by Police referral.

SMART

SMART recovery (self-management and recovery training) is a program that offers a chance to work together, to examine and change problem behaviours including drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, internet and others. SMART is a practical and solution focused program using evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavior therapy and motivational tools and techniques. The group is a safe place where you can express yourself freely and respectfully.

Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providnig a range of support services to the people of Tasmania. In response to the Christian faith, Anglicare strives to achieve social justice and provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness of life. We are guided in this mission by the values of compassion, hope, respect and justice.

Anglicare provide:

• Disability support services
• Aged and home care services
• Mental health support
• Alcohol and other drug services
• Financial counselling
• Gambling support
• Housing support
• Support for children, young people and their families

Having trouble with alcohol? Does your drinking worry you? Is it causing you to get into unpleasant or dangerous situations? Are family members complaining about your drinking?

Only you can decide whether to give AA a try. Only you can decide whether to give AA a try. In AA, we don’t diagnose you and tell you if and when you should stop drinking. That’s your decision to make.

We are the peak body representing and supporting community organisations, and the people they assist, to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harm for all Tasmanians. We do not provide treatment or support services.

Our vision is a Tasmania without alcohol, tobacco or other drug related harm or discrimination.

As an independent not-for-profit organisation, the ATDC represents a broad range of alcohol, tobacco and other drug organisations. These organisations provide information and awareness, prevention and early intervention, harm-reduction and specialised treatment and recovery services and programs.

Working with all levels of government and the community, the ATDC plays a vital role in leading, collaborating and advocating for increased investment into treatment services, and population based initiatives that reduce the harms associated with problematic substance use across Tasmania.

The ATDC supports the sector by delivering training, networking and information sharing opportunities, as well as undertaking policy and advocacy projects with, and on behalf of our members. At all times our work is underpinned by a commitment to evidence-based practices and policies, consumer participation, harm reduction, and partnerships and collaboration.

Counselling Online is a free and confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people across Australia affected by alcohol or drug use.

We support people at all stages of help-seeking, whether you are:

• seeking support for the first time
• waiting to access treatment
• receiving treatment but require additional support, particularly after hours
• in recovery and wanting to connect with others
• managing lapse and relapse
• wanting to share your experience and support others, or
• being impacted by or supporting someone with an alcohol or substance problem

We are always developing new tools for you to use, so check back in regularly to see what supports are available for you.