Addiction Services in Australia

Alcohol and Drug Information Service

The Alcohol and Drug Information Service (“ADIS”) provides a 24/7 telephone helpline that can offer information, advice and referrals on inpatient detox services, needle exchange programs and methadone services.

Phone: 1800 177 833 or 13 432 584

Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland (“ADFQ”) is a non-profit organisation that deals with drug, alcohol and gambling addictions, with many locations throughout Queensland, and runs counselling, rehabilitation and community support initiatives in the community.
PO Box 332
SPRING HILL QLD 4004

Phone: (07) 3834 0200

The Anglicare “Amend” program

A program that is aimed at pregnant and women with children in relation to drugs, alcohol and mental health issues, and provides counselling and parenting resources.

Phone: 1300 114 397

The Bridges Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service

A community-based service dealing with drugs and alcohol which works with people and medical professionals to develop addiction treatment plans. To access this service, you will need to have a referral.

Phone: 1300 707 655

The Drugs and Alcohol Services South Australia is a state government program which provides numerous addiction resources, including counselling and referrals, information and education. This program also runs the Alcohol and Drug Information Service. The Alcohol and Drug Information Service (“ADIS”) provides a 24/7 telephone helpline that can offer information, advice and referrals on inpatient detox services, needle exchange programs and methadone services.

Phone: 1300 131 340

Alcoholics Anonymous South Australia is a non-profit organisation that offers information, group support meetings and a telephone help line. They run a 24 hour telephone counselling service.

Phone: 1300 22 22 22 or (08) 8227 0334

Gambling Help Services is a gambling addiction help line.

Phone: 1800 060 757

Directline is a 24 hour telephone service which provides counselling, information and referral services in relation to drugs and alcohol, and is staffed by counsellors.

Phone: 1800 888 236

Alcoholics Anonymous is a non-profit organisation that offers information, group support meetings and a telephone help line.

Phone: (03) 9429 1833

Syringe Helpline provides information in relation to needle and syringe programs throughout Victoria.

Phone: 1800 552 355

Gambler’s Help is a telephone counselling and referral service for people with gambling addiction.

Phone: 1800 858 858

Drug and Alcohol Office

The Drug and Alcohol Office is a WA government organisation that can offer education, training and help to people with drug addiction.

7 Field Street

MT LAWLEY WA 6050

Phone: (08) 9370 0333

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit organisation that offers a 12-step program to help manage drug addictions, with the goal of being drug-free.

Information Service: 1800 198 024

Information Service for parents: 1800 653 203

Fresh Start

Fresh Start is a non-profit addiction service that focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction through focusing on the physical health, housing, relationships, empowerment and exit of the individuals within their programs.

65 Townshend Road

SUBIACO WA 6008

Phone: (08) 9381 1333

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a non-profit organisation that offers information, group support meetings and a telephone help line.

Central Service Office, Room 10

Claisebrook Lotteries House

33 Moore Street

EAST PERTH WA 6004

Phone: 1300 222 222 or (08) 9325 3566

Cyrenian House

Cyrenian House is a non-profit organisation that offers therapy programs, including residential programs.
PO Box 149
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865

Phone: (08) 9227 7431