UnitingCare Ballarat

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs/counselling

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee (means tested)

Additional Information: Counselling, consultancy and continuing care provides four main service delivery areas:
-- Counselling and support for people experiencing difficulties around their own, or a family member's substance use
-- Consultancy and support for professionals working with substance issues

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Counselling, Consultancy & Continuing Care Worker

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5334 8166
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Tabor House Youth Withdrawal Unit provides residential withdrawal services to young people 12 - 21 years of age.
Services can include:

-- Assessment/referral
-- Counselling
-- Medical Assessment
-- Group Programs
-- Medicated and Non-medicated Withdrawal
-- Post Withdrawal Support
-- Case Management

Fees
Program fees are $20.

Area Serviced
Victoria

Initial Contact
Coordinator, Ricky Scott or Assessment & Intake Nurse, Darren Cutts

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Alternative Contact: Ph: 03 5334 8177 ttp

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: info@lifelineballarat.com.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Integrated Family Services is a Family Counselling program was restructured in early 2012 to support and assist families referred through the Government Funded ChildFIRST program. ChildFIRST is a referral pathway into Family Services programs. ChildFIRST also provides information, advice and consultation to professionals, the community and families. All clients are now referred to UnitingCare Ballarat Family Counsellors/Case Managers for case management through ChildFIRST. To be referred to a Family Services program, please contact ChildFIRST on 1300 78 33 41 for assessment.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/34-services/39-homelessness-support-services

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Homelessness Network Coordinator assists services involved with homelessness issues to establish a collaborative approach in their work. The main aim is to improve services to people experiencing homelessness. Valuable input into policy development on homelessness issues on a state level is also facilitated through involvement with State Government and peak homelessness organisations. Please note: This is not a direct care service for homeless people.
Area Serviced
Grampians Region
Initial Contact
Coordinator,
Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5335 3501
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/aged-disability-services

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The Supported Residential Services Visiting Program (RSVP) is a volunteer visiting program providing social support to socially isolated residents living in Supported Residential Services (SRS) facilities. It is designed to support those people who are disadvantaged and socially isolated within our community.
The major elements of the RSVP program are as follows:

-- Bus Trips – each of the eligible SRS's have regular outings

-- Group visits – at the SRS occur every fortnight

-- One-to-one special visitors to residents in Supported Residential Services

Fees
Free except for a nominal charge to those participating in the Bus Trips.

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Gail Reid

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Youth outreach service to young people 12 - 25 years, who are using substances or alcohol.
Clients can be counselled in an environment in which they feel comfortable such as at home, or other place.

Workers are also available to talk to groups in the community about alcohol and other drugs.

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Alcohol & Drug Youth Worker

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 13 1114
E: mreid@ucare.org.au

Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now

Opening times:

Monday: 24 hours
Tuesday: 24 hours
Wednesday: 24 hours
Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 24 hours
Sunday: 24 hours

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Provides a 24 hours a day, 7 days per week telephone counselling service. The service is confidential and anonymous for any member of the community who needs someone to talk to about any issue affecting their life.

Fees
Cost of a local phone call only, from a landline telephone. Normal mobile charges apply.

Area Serviced
Australia wide

Initial Contact
Telephone Counsellor

Additional Information
Manager: 03 5332 1009

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5320 0000
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Provides an intensive case management service primarily for young adults. The focus of the program is to rehabilitate, educate and support clients to live full productive lives while abstaining from drugs etc.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 1300 022 760
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/community-mental-health

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Uniting Care holds a number of community awareness short courses and training.
Courses include:
-- Depression Awareness
-- ASIST - Suicide prevention awareness
-- Various workplace courses
-- Other courses as arranged.RTO Accredited courses: Cert IV in Telephone Counselling Skills and Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA)
--

Area Serviced
Ballarat and Grampians Region

Initial Contact
Manager, Sharon Knight

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Assists clients to develop and manage a household budget. Provides some advocacy for people who may have credit issues such as overdue bills.

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Welfare Worker, Maree Bruhn

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: info@lifelineballarat.com.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 1300 022 760
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/community-mental-health

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Community Mental Health supports people with a mental illness to live well in their own home and community. Uniting Care holds a number of community awareness short courses and training.
Courses include:
-- Depression Awareness
-- ASIST - Suicide prevention awareness
-- Various workplace courses
-- Other courses as arranged.RTO Accredited courses: Cert IV in Telephone Counselling Skills and Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA)
--

Area Serviced
Ballarat and Grampians Region

Initial Contact
Manager, Sharon Knight

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Counselling and support for all ages. Clinical withdrawal assessment and outreach treatment in association with an alcohol and drug service or hospital.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/34-services/19-transitional-housing-management

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Transitional Housing Management (THM)
- provides medium term supported accommodation.
-Assisting households in housing crisis to establish and/or maintain appropriate, secure and sustainable housing.

Rooming Houses.
The Housing Program manages two community rooming houses in Ballarat. These are for long term low income tenants.
Apart from property and tenancy management for the tenants, we look to their overall well being through providing social activities and living skills assistance programs.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/aged-disability-services/buddies

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Buddies is a program that offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities not normally accessible to them.

A person with a disability will indicate their social and recreational preferences. A volunteer who shares those interests, will be matched to that person.
Times, places and activities will be organised at the discretion of both people.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: mreid@ucare.org.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/services/alcohol-and-drugs

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Provides assistance, counselling and support to families to promote, maintain and strengthen their independence and wellbeing as well as strengthen their capacity to support their family member experiencing alcohol or other drug problems.

Area Serviced
Ballarat

Initial Contact
Alcohol & Other Drugs Family Counsellor, Margaret Radcliffe

Additional Information
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Tues - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: info@unitingcareballarat.com.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Crisis Initiative Program which provide short-term response for the homeless through the SAAP Program.

'Opening Doors' aims to deliver better coordination among homelessness services at the local level, so that people in crisis can quickly and simply access homelessness services and get the help they need.

Crisis Initiative Program which provide short-term response for the homeless through the SAAP Program. 1800 825 955 - Available 24 hrs per day, diverts to Salvation Army Crisis Service between 5pm & 9am

Address:
105 Dana Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5332 1286
E: info@lifelineballarat.com.au
W: Visit website www.unitingcareballarat.com.au/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

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