Service Finder: Canberra Hospital - Alcohol & Drug Services
Alcohol and drug information service, GARRAN, ACT 2605
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Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/health-services/community-health/community-health-services/alcohol-other-drugs/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
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New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: The Co-morbidity Service located at building 7, Level 2 of the Canberra Hospital is a part of the Consultation and Liaison team. It provides a variety of services to clients who have a mental health condition and who also have an alcohol and/or drug issue. This service offers health promotion and harm minimisation, mental health support clinic every second Friday as well as support, assessment and referral. Clients can be self-referred or referred via the Opioid Treatment Service, a Staff Specialist or the Consultation Liaison Service.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/services/alcohol-and-drug-services
Today's opening hours:
7:15am - 9:30am
10am - midday
1pm - 3pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 7:15am - 12:30pm 2pm - 3pm
- Tuesday: 7:15am - 12:30pm 2pm - 3pm
- Wednesday: 7:15am - 12:30pm 2pm - 3pm
- Thursday: 7:15am - 12:30pm 2pm - 3pm
- Friday: 7:15am - 12:30pm 2pm - 3pm
- Saturday: 7:15am - 9:30am 10am - midday 1pm - 3pm
- Sunday: 7:15am - 9:30am 10am - midday 1pm - 3pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
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New Year's Day:
01 January 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020 10am - midday -
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020 10am - midday -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 10am - midday -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 10am - midday -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020 10am - midday -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020 10am - midday -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020 10am - midday -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020 10am - midday -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020 10am - midday -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020 10am - midday -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020 10am - midday -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020 10am - midday -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020 1pm - 3pm -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020 7:15am - 9:30am -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020 10am - midday -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020 1pm - 3pm
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: People wanting to start on opioid treatment are assessed to determine suitability for treatment. This involves taking a history and conducting a physical examination. Fees apply to clients receiving opioid maintenance treatment however exemptions may be provided to: pregnant women; women and their partners with children under the age of two years; people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; clients under the age of 18 years; people with HIV and their opioid using partners; hepatitis B carriers and their opioid using partners; people released from correctional institutions in the past three months; and clients of a diversion program from the criminal justice system. Dosing is located at Building 7, Level 2 of the Canberra Hospital and the opening hours are as listed, however please note the Medical Service is open 8:30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Please contact the program administrator for further information.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/health-services/community-health/community-health-services/alcohol-other-drugs/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
The Alcohol and Drug Service Medical Service provides consultation and provision of medical services to clients who have an alcohol and/or drug issue.
The medical Service is a team of dedicated doctors who are experts in the field of alcohol and drug medicine. The Medical Service doctors accept referrals from GP's and other health professionals.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/health-services/community-health/community-health-services/alcohol-other-drugs/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Located at building 7, Level 2 at the Canberra Hospital, the Consultation Liaison Service provides assessment, support and referral for clients who have been admitted to the Canberra Hospital who also have an alcohol and/or drug issue. The service works in coordination with doctors, nurses and staff to assist the client on their road to recovery. This service assists with health promotion and harm minimisation, withdrawal management, referral for ongoing care after discharge and co-morbidity information.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers work to support Indigenous clients across Alcohol and Drug Services. This role provides case management and support, and assists clients with referral and advocacy accessing other AOD sector services, mental health and Indigenous services.
The Officer also provides support and education to other services to assist them to provide appropriate care to indigenous clients.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/health-services/community-health/community-health-services/alcohol-other-drugs/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
The Diversion Service provides programs aimed at diverting people arrested and/or charged with drug or alcohol related offences out of the judicial system and into the health system.
The Early Intervention Pilot Program (EIPP) is a national initiative run in conjunction with AFP, aimed to provide AOD education (and referral and treatment) to young people under 18 years caught on underage drinking offences.
Police Early Diversion (PED) operated in partnership with the AFP and provides an alternative to Court for clients caught with non-trafficable amounts of cannabis or other illicit drugs.
Court Alcohol and Drug Assessment Service (CADAS) is a scheme in use in the Magistrate, Children's and Supreme Courts to engaged clients in treatment plans during court proceedings and as part of their Orders on sentence. Clients are case managed and supported with referral to treatment services facilitated.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: The Counselling and Treatment Service offers professional support from a team of experienced counsellors, who provide a range of therapeutic treatments including brief interventions, individual counselling and support groups.
Address:
Building 7, Yamba Drive, GARRAN, ACT, 2605
Contact:
- Ph: 02 5124 9977
- W: Visit website health.act.gov.au/health-services/community-based-health-services/community-health-services-directory/alcohol-other-drugs/withdrawal-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
-
New Year's Day:
01 January 2020
Closed -
Australia Day:
27 January 2020
Closed -
Canberra Day:
09 March 2020
Closed -
Good Friday:
10 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Saturday:
11 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Sunday:
12 April 2020
Closed -
Easter Monday:
13 April 2020
Closed -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2020
Closed -
Queen's Birthday - ACT:
08 June 2020
Closed -
Labour Day - ACT:
05 October 2020
Closed -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2020
Closed -
Boxing Day:
28 December 2020
Closed
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Canberra Hospital's Alcohol and Drug Service provides supervised withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs that includes education, support and medication.
Withdrawal from alcohol and some other drugs often requires medication to avoid the potential harms associated with ceasing alcohol or other drug use.
Supervised withdrawal can include:
– educational groups relating to alcohol and other drug use;
– liaison with self-help groups;
– liaison and follow-up with other specialist services; and
– counselling (also offered as part of follow up care).
All people seeking a supervised withdrawal are placed on a priority list for residential and out-patient withdrawal services. Family members and friends are provided with alcohol and drug information and offered referral.
Specialist Medical Services include:
– Comprehensive client drug and alcohol management
– Induction and ongoing care for clients with complex needs who are prescribed Opiate Replacement Therapy (Pharmacotherapy)
– Medicated Withdrawal (Inpatient and Outpatient).
– Referral for other medical services as appropriate
– Liaison and provision of medical advice and care to inpatients, and advice to GP's or health care practitioners.
– Education to other health care professionals and the general public.
