Life Education WA is a community-based, independent organisation at the front line of positive and preventative drug and health education. Over 17,000 children take part in our programs each year. Helping young people make informed decisions about drugs and their health is at the heart of the program. Read More...
The Rural In Reach program utilise video conferencing and other internet technologies to provide tailored health and well-being services to rural and remote women, their families and communities. The program is available in over 45 rural and remote locations across Western Australia. Read More...
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services (NCHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. It began in 1995, following a wide reaching community consultation. NCHS has 2 main divisions; these are Health Services and Community Services. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. Read More...
Established in 1983 as a part time clinic in South Kalgoorlie, Bega Garnbirringu Health Service works to provide a holistic and culturally appropriate health care service to the Aboriginal people of the Goldfield region. "Bega Garnbirringu" means "Sickness Gets Better". Read More...
Milliya Rumurra means ‘First Day’ or ‘Brand New Day’. Milliya Rumurra is an Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centre located in Broome within the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. It was established in 1978 to provide support to individuals and families affected by alcohol or other drugs.Vision: Reduced level of alcohol and drug related harm to support strong individuals, secure families and safe communities.Purpose: To provide a range of culturally secure environments that support change for Aboriginal community members affected by alcohol and other drugs Read More...
At AccordWest, we work in collaboration with families and individuals. We not only support, but empower. We deliver a comprehensive suite of support services that enable people to achieve their aspirations. Read More...
Garl Garl Walbu established the Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) in Derby so intoxicated persons, particularly Kimberley Aboriginal people would have a safe, care oriented and culturally appropriate environment for them to have a sleep and sober up. Intoxicated people are admitted so they do not harm themselves and/or hurt other people thus preventing people being sent to police lock-ups. Consequently the highest priority is given to people who are detained under Section 53A of the Police Act (Detention of Drunken Persons). Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services Aboriginal Grandparent Family Support Program provides counselling and support to Aboriginal women and their families with drug and alcohol concerns along with a range of other services. The program aims to reduce the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs for families. The program is free to all members of the family including teenagers and adults directly or indirectly affected. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. These programs address the complexity of service user’s lives and include: Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services is part of a consortium providing the Kids in Focus WA (KIFWA) Program offering a comprehensive array of services to children affected by parental alcohol and/or other drug use and to their families. As the lead agency, Womens Health and Family Services also allows ready referral and access to other WHFS programs that KIFWA families may require. These services include: medical, mental health, family and domestic violence and Aboriginal support services. For free information and advice line call 1800KIFWA or 1800 54392 for service providers working with target Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services, PEPISU program is a non-residential treatment service that provides counselling, support and outreach services to women who are pregnant and/or parenting and have problematic alcohol and/or other drug use. PEPISU staff also provide professional development and education to health and social service providers. Read More...
Kimberley Mental Health & Drug Service (KMHDS) provides specialist mental health and Alcohol & Drug services to the Kimberley region. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality; community focused mental health and drug services to residents of & visitors to the Kimberley. The Mental Health teams’ primary aim is to treat people suffering from a clinically diagnosed mental illness. Read More...
The South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS) is based at Bunbury and provides regular services in Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Manjimup, Bridgetown, Margaret River. The Team is multidisciplinary, working closely with the community, mental health services, hospitals, local GP’s, Department of Child Protection, Community and Youth Justice Service, Department of Corrections and other service providers. The Team aims to provide, counselling, shared care management, education, training and consultation around substance use. Read More...
Teen Challenge was established to provide a Christian residential rehabilitation service. It aims to address the needs of young males and females, aged over 16 experiencing drug and alcohol problems. Teen Challenge residential program is one of the largest and most effective substance abuse recovery and prevention programs in WA. Read More...
Swan City Youth Service (SCYS) provide a range of services in life skills, educational and recreational programs as well as being a “Drop in/ hang out” facility. Located in Midland support is targeted at disadvantaged young people 12 – 25 years old. Read More...
HepatitisWA provides information, support and advocacy for people affected by viral hepatitis, and promotes harm reduction, health and wellbeing in the community in relation to hepatitis through information dissemination and education. Read More...
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is one of the leading not-for-profit, non-government AOD treatment services in WA. Our mission is to support people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use and those affected by the drug and alcohol use of another. Cyrenian House Non-residential Services (NRS) include out-patient treatment, continuing care and after care. Read More...
The Social Support Unit (SSU) is part of the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services (OVAHS) which provides comprehensive PHC services to the people of Kununurra and surrounding areas. One of the primary, but not exclusive, focus of SSU is in supporting people with issues related to alcohol and/or other drugs. The SSU works closely with OVAHS clinical staff and other local services. Read More...
Capacity building and direct service delivery activities relating to co-occurring AOD and mental health issues. Read More...
Set in 32 acres of semi-rural bushland 30 minutes north of Perth, the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community utilises the evidenced based Community as Method treatment model. Therapeutic Community residents address alcohol and other drug issues in a holistic way. A strengths based approach, therapeutic interventions and positive peer support teach and encourage self-responsibility and guide the individual towards optimal health and wellbeing. Treatment consists of a four stage program. Residents can tailor their treatment experience to meet their needs and identified goals. A minimum stay Read More...
Set in landscaped gardens close to the ocean and Rockingham café precinct, the Serenity Lodge Therapeutic Community utilises the evidence based Community as Method treatment model. Therapeutic Community residents address alcohol and other drug issues in a holistic way. A strengths based approach, therapeutic interventions and positive peer support teach and encourage self-responsibility and guide the individual towards optimal health and wellbeing. Treatment consists of a four stage program. Residents can tailor their treatment experience to meet their needs and identified goals. A minimum Read More...
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) is a partnership between Mission Australia and Next Step, and provides young people and their families with a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services. The facility accommodates up to seven young people in a residential setting for approximately 3-14 days. Read More...
Mission Australia’s Pilbara Alcohol and other Drug Service provides a range of suitable supports that helps individuals and communities reduce drug and alcohol misuse and strives to increase the wellbeing of people living in the Pilbara Region. Our services are focused on not only reducing levels of alcohol and drug related harm, but improving the general health and wellbeing, relationships and engagement, circumstances and life conditions within Pilbara communities. Read More...
Ngnowar Aerwah provides alcohol and other drug, treatment and rehabilitation programs. The organisation offers a range of services and works closely with local Government and non-Government agencies. Read More...
Local Drug Action Groups (LDAGs) were established in 1996 as part of a government initiative predicated on the belief that an important part of an overall response to addressing alcohol and other drug issues was to work from within the community. Local Drug Action Groups Incorporated (LDAG Inc.) works in partnership with the Government of Western Australia. LDAG Inc. is a not for profit organisation which is directed by a board of management consisting of ten representatives from both regional and metropolitan-based LDAGs. LDAGs provide an opportunity for people to actively participate in their Read More...
CHMR Outreach Team CHMR is a partnership between Cyrenian House and Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation which delivers alcohol and other drug prevention services to parts of the West Kimberley region. The service provides individuals and their families with improved access to alcohol and other drug services on an outreach basis, servicing the communities north of Broome along the Dampier Peninsula and also south to Bidyadanga. We deliver assessment and counselling services together with prevention programs to address alcohol and other drug related harms, and facilitate capacity building and Read More...
The Saranna Women and Children's Program is a residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment program which enables women to live with and care for their young children onsite whilst engaging in AOD treatment. Each family is accommodated in their own individual house on the property. To enable mothers to fully participate in the treatment program children attend a local primary school, or our purpose built childcare centre located in the grounds of the property. Read More...
The North Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (NMCADS) is a service developed in partnership with Cyrenian House and Next Step. The service provides improved access to a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services available at the same facility. The North Metro CADS has two sites as detailed below: Joondalup (Main Site): 10 Clarke Crescent, Joondalup, WA 6027 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone (08) 9301 3200 Fax - Email enquiry@cyrenianhouse.com Read More...
The Adult Residential Drug and Alcohol program offers a community-based residential program for those seeking drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation. The program offers a caring, non-judgmental environment, where skilled and committed staff deliver quality care and service. Rosella House is currently transitioning to the Therapeutic Community (TC) model of care. Hope Community Services also manages a house in Geraldton available through the transitional housing and support program (THASP) for those people who have completed the rehabilitation program and are at risk of exiting into Read More...
YASS provides young people with a safe and caring environment when there’s nowhere left to call home. Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. The South West needle exchange works in partnership with the SW Population Health Unit (SWPHU). Regional training, support and peer education sessions are delivered throughout the region. Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. Read More...
Keeping people in the community through continuity of care with general practice; People with multiple morbidities especially chronic co-occurring physical and mental health conditions; Services designed to meet the health of vulnerable and disadvantaged people including those of Aboriginal heritage; system navigation and integration to help people get the right services at the right time and in the right place; Capable workforce tailored to these priorities. Read More...
The Goldfields Community Alcohol & Drug Service (GCADS) has offices in Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Leonora and provides services to the Goldfields region.Contact details for the other two (2) offices are: Esperance Office Unit 6/98 Dempster Street, Esperance WA, 6450 PO Box 1843, Esperance WA, 6450 Ph: (08) 9071 5169 Fax: (08) 9071 5209 Leonora Office – Breaking the Cycle 72 Tower Street, l PO Box 227 l Leonora, WA 6438 Ph: (08) 9037 7024 | Fax: (08) 9027 6283 | Mob: 0407 005 905 This service is a partnership between Hope Community Services and Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Read More...