Alcohol and Drug Consultation and Liaison Service
Provides consultation and liaison support, assessment information and referrals for people in The Canberra Hospital who are experiencing ATOD issues
Building 7, The Canberra Hospital, Palmer St, Garran ACT , Canberra ACT 2605 Australia
Operating hours
Monday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wait time
No or N/A (typically no waiting times)After hours support
YesDescription
Provides assessment, support, information and referrals for people admitted in The Canberra Hospital that are also experiencing ATOD issues. The service works in cooperation with doctors, nurses and other staff at The Canberra Hospital.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
Referral other: Referral from staff at the Canberra HospitalMedication/Intoxication exclusions
No exclusions, i.e. the a low threshold service able to see people whether they have used drugs or not, people can attend whilst on medication or going through withdrawal or while Opioid Management TherapyOther exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing not used or not applicableTreatment type
Information and education (only)Treatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationTreatment goal
AbstinenceReduce ATOD use
Gain control over drug use
Behaviour change
Harm reduction
Delivery mode
Drop in, no appointment requiredInitial assessment: As an inpatient of the Canberra Hospital
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsCultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderFamily/children support and access
Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is providedPhones permitted
YesSmoking permitted
N/AFees
No fees
There is no additional information for this service.
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