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Many people use alcohol and other drugs (AOD) without experiencing significant harm, but for some AOD use results in serious health and social consequences.
For those people affected by AOD usage, reducing or stopping can be difficult without the support of a specialist AOD service. It is estimated between 400-500 people access specialist AOD services on any single day in the ACT.
Capital Health Network, through the ACT PHN Drug and Alcohol Program, funds a range of specialist AOD treatment services including:
- Assessment
- Case management support
- Counselling
- Withdrawal management
- Rehabilitation
- Information and education.
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services
Access to PHN-funded AOD services is free to people living or working in the ACT. For further information or referral to PHN-funded AOD services, please contact our contracted service providers directly as listed below.
- CAHMA – The Connection
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific AOD services by CAHMA are delivered through The Connection, a culturally safe program operated by Indigenous staff. It offers peer support, treatment planning, referrals and advocacy, all grounded in cultural understanding.
Phone: (02) 6253 3643
Email: info@cahma.org.au - CAHMA – Peer Treatment Support Service
The Peer Treatment Support Service is a peer-led service offering person-centered support for individuals seeking to address alcohol and drug use. the service provides case planning, helping clients set and achieve goals over 3–6 months
Phone: (02) 6253 3643
Email: info@cahma.org.au - Marymead CatholicCare – Support Connections
Support Connections is a free, outreach-based case management program to assist individuals aged 16 and over who are seeking to reduce or cease their use of AOD.
Phone: (02) 6163 7695
Email: enquiries@mccg.org.au - Marymead CatholicCare – AOD Support Connections
Outreach AOD case management program for people over the age of 16 years affected by the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Phone: (02) 6163 7600
Email: enquiries@mccg.org.au - Directions Health Services – Althea Wellness Centre
Althea Wellness Centre offers primary and secondary health care services to anyone impacted by AOD and who don’t have a regular GP. Althea Wellness Centre provides multidisciplinary care for clients with complex health and social needs, including nursing, psychology and AOD service.
Phone: (02) 6132 4800
Email: reception@directionshealth.com - Directions Health Services – Arcadia House
Arcadia House is an alcohol and other drugs detoxification and withdrawal service, offering residential and day programs. These include a 7 to 14 day non-medicated Withdrawal Program, 12 week Day Program and 12 week Transition Program (8 week residential and 4 weeks day program).
Phone: (02) 6132 4800
Email: reception@directionshealth.com - Directions Health Services – Chat to PAT
Chat to PAT is a mobile health clinic offering free, confidential care to people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage in Canberra. Operating five days a week across various locations, it provides primary healthcare, mental health support, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment, and case management. Phone: (02) 6132 4800
Email: reception@directionshealth.com - Karralika – Justice Services Alcohol and other Drug Counselling
Community-based specialist AOD counselling service for eligible people who have connections to Justice Services in the ACT (e.g. probation, parole, Alexander Maconochie Centre) or have concluded with these services within the last three months.
Phone: (02) 6185 1300 or 1800 152 772
Email: info@karralika.org.au - Karralika – Non-residential Withdrawal Service
The Non-Residential Withdrawal Program by Karralika supports individuals aged 12 and over to safely reduce or stop alcohol and/or drug use from home, for those mild – moderate symptoms. Provide daily support from a withdrawal nurse—via home visits, phone, or secure online platforms. It collaborates with GPs, pharmacists, and health providers to ensure coordinated care.
Phone: (02) 6185 1300 or 1800 152 772
Email: info@karralika.org.au - Toora Women Inc – Day Program
An eight-week group program for women over the age of 18 years to help them learn skills they need to live a meaningful life free from alcohol and other drugs.
Phone: (02) 6122 7027
Email: intake@toora.org.au - Toora Women Inc – Specialist AOD Counselling
Up to 12 weeks of counselling for women over the age of 18 years who are impacted by their own or another’s AOD use.
Phone: (02) 6122 7027
Email: intake@toora.org.au
If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, contact the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit drughelp.gov.au
For a full overview of CHN’s Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Psychosocial Commissioned Services, click here.