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Free ACT / Canberra

Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health Program Team

The Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health program Team service works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who are at risk of and /or experiencing mental health and or problematic use of…

The Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health program Team service works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who are at risk of and /or experiencing mental health and or problematic use of alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug use. The Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health program team support young people and their families in our community. The Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health team is comprised of 2 x Drug and Alcohol Worker, 1 Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker, 1 x Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker, 1 x Dual Diagnosis Worker. Scope of Services provided under Drug and Alcohol/Mental health team include:

  • Case Management
  • Harm Reduction: Information and Education
  • Group Program
  • Early Intervention
  • Therapeutic and Clinical Services
  • Advocacy
  • Referral
  • Collaboration with other services (specialists, community stakeholders and networks)

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Service details

Age

12–25 years old

Gender focus

All genders welcome

Cost

Free

Wait times

No waiting list

How to access the service

  • Phone to book appointment
  • Self-referral accepted
  • Walk-in (no appointment needed)

How support is delivered

  • Drop-in/walk-in service
  • Group programs/workshops
  • Individual one-on-one support
  • Practical assistance (food, transport, vouchers)

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