North West Metro Commonwealth Carelink and Respite Centre

Kumangka provides a drug and alcohol diversion service to Aboriginal youth to combat drug and alcohol issues. Through counselling, Kumangka monitors the youth, as well as monitoring through the police and other services. Kumangka provides information (e.g. pamphlets and fliers) on drug and alcohol issues. Kumangka also can escort clients to hospital, as well as refer and report to appropriate agencies and services.: EntryProcedures Referral can come through a number of ways including police who have obtained/arrested the youth on drug charges. Kumangka can be the step between the police arrest and court for the youth. Families. Kumangka can provide conflict resolution between youth and parents.

Kumangka Aboriginal Youth Service

Obstetric Unit provides consultation, liaison, client advocacy, education, clinical assessment and treatment for substance-using women prior to and during pregnancy, and in the postnatal period at the Women's and Children's Hospital.

Telephone for an appointment. No referral needed.

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Women's and Children's Hospital

Uniting Communities Police Drug Diversion Initiative (PDDI) Program aims to divert people who are detected by the police for simple possession of illicit drugs to a health intervention, rather than processing them through the criminal justice system. The PDDI aims to give early incentives for young people to address their drug use through education, assessment and treatment. See website link for further information available.

Uniting Communities - Gresham Street

PreviouslyKnownAs UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide Inc:

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. See our website links for further information

Alcoholics Anonymous - South Australia

Life Education SA Inc

Life Education South Australia (LESA) is a charity that is a community-based, independent organisation at the front line of positive and preventative drug and health education. Approximately 50,000 children take part in the preschool, primary and secondary programs each year.

ADAC helps communities deal with the problems associated with substance misuse and develops health promotional materials. Makin Tracks mobile team of educators help communities develop strategies to prevent petrol sniffing, alcohol and other drug misuse and help communities who are already having problems because of substance misuse. Police Drug Diversion Initiative assists Aboriginal people who have been charged by the police with possession of small amounts of illegal drugs.: EntryProcedures ADAC is principally an information and advisory centre for the Aboriginal community, the wider community and to relevant professionals and institutions, on substance misuse issues.: WaitingListDetails Currently we represent 20 Aboriginal Community Organisations from across South Australia. ADAC provides responses to a range of state and national committees and strategies,  undertakes research on its own and in collaboration with various universities and key national research organisations.

Aboriginal Drug And Alcohol Council (SA) Inc

ADAC has been incorporated as an Aboriginal controlled, state based organisation to provide development of policy and advice to the ADAC Council, the wider community and relevant Government agencies, assist in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of substance misuse programs and provide support to Aboriginal substance misuse programs on an ongoing basis.

Attend at 62 Whitmore Square between 11am and 1pm Monday to Friday for an interview [except public holidays].  NO BOOKING REQUIRED If appropriate, assessment will follow.    Open 24 hours. Services consist of Sobering up unit, 24 hour 7 day alcohol and drug immediate recovery service (non medical), self contained supported accommodation - counselling based programme, community based alcohol and other drugs counselling and support services including chaplaincy. The Aboriginal Outreach Team provides  culturally appropriate intervention and case management service to indigenous users utilising the Sobering Up Unit and Warrondi Stabilisation Unit. See website for more comprehensive information: EntryProcedures Intake Interview and Information - Monday to Friday 11 am to 1 pm. No booking required. General enquireis phone 8110 8500. Supported accommodation centres to assist people in living independently who are homeless, mentally ill, or recovering from drug, alcohol or gambling addictions: WaitingListDetails Encouraging clients to consider the harm and risk associated with alcohol/ drug use, giving information about medical detoxification service. Shelter in a safe, supportive environment to sober up due to the level of intoxication. Advocacy, assistance and referral for clients seeking accommodation, medical, welfare, counselling and rehabilitation services

Salvation Army

Previously Known As Break Even Gambling Help Service:

Annie Koolmatrie House and Cyril Lindsay House stabilisation program prepares clients for independent living and the health and fitness centre assists with detoxification and improved fitness, health, confidence and overall well being. The Cultural Program teaches, promotes and advocates Aboriginal cultural practice to assist clients break the cycle of substance misuse. See our website for further information available.


Client must be over 18 years of age, sign a contract to abstain from alcohol, drugs and non-prescription medication, are required to attend the House weekly program which may include gym, regular meetings with assigned Case Workers, housing appointments.

Clients of ASG who have undertaken the Stabilisation Program and who require longer-term rehabilitation are referred to Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal, a non-medical dry rehabilitation centre located on a farm at Monarto.

ABORIGINAL SOBRIETY GROUP INC

ASG is a community-based organisation which providing care and support to Aboriginal people who wish to lead an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. Our programs provide a complete substance misuse recovery pathway which clients can enter or exit at various points of need including Mobile Assistance Patrol, Assessment, Referral and Counselling, Stabilisation (Cyril Lindsay House, the Health and Fitness Centre and Rehabilitation (Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal).

Aims to promote good health, abstinence from all things harmful, moderation in all things good and equality of status for men and women.: EntryProcedures Contact service for details.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Of SA Inc

Promotes a drug-free lifestyle and Christian values in the home and community.

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