Address:
Level 1, Health Building, 1 Moore STREET, CANBERRA, 2601

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Counselling & Treatment Service (CTS) provides counselling and care coordination including a range of therapeutic and educational groups. These services are available to individuals and families/carers. Eligibility is determined through a preliminary phone assessment followed by an assessment appointment. If your needs are better addressed by another organisation/agency or service you will be provided with the relevant referral details. Daytime and evening group programs are available. To find out more about the group programs, or for appointments/information please call the 24 Hour Helpline on (02) 6207 9977.

Address:
Level 1, Health Building, 1 Moore STREET, CANBERRA, 2601

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Police Early Diversion (PED) operates within the Diversion Services Program, it works in partnership with the AFP and provides alternative to court for clients caught with non-trafficable amounts of cannabis or other illicit drugs. Rather than charge the client, Police can divert them to the health sector. The client is referred to the Alcohol & Drug Program Diversion Service for assessment, and then referred to an approved ACT agency for treatment (education, counselling, withdrawal, pharmacotherapy, or residential rehabilitation). Compliance is determined by the Diversion Service staff. Non-compliance is reported back to the AFP, and the AFP determine what action should be taken (if any).

Address:
Level 1, Health Building, 1 Moore STREET, CANBERRA, 2601

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Court Alcohol and Drug Assessment Service (CADAS) operates within the Diversion Services Program, it is a pre-sentencing treatment option for clients charged with alcohol and other drug (AOD) related offences. The goals are to reduce recidivism during the bail period, and to engage the client in treatment. It is therefore designed as an immediate, short-term intervention, when a client first appears before the Court. The CADAS clinician is located at the Court, and provides an immediate AOD assessment, and recommends an appropriate treatment plan. If the client is released on bail to comply with the treatment plan, the CADAS clinician monitors attendance, and reports all outcomes to the Court. Non-compliance does not necessarily result in a penalty, but is taken into account by the Magistrate at sentencing.