Chat to PAT

Chat to PAT is a purpose-built mobile clinic that provides wrap around primary health support to marginalised Canberrans

Operating hours

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No main hours, please contact the service for more information

Wait time

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After hours support

No

Description

‘Chat to PAT’ (Pathways to Assistance and Treatment) is a purpose-built mobile clinic that provides wrap around support to marginalised Canberrans who can’t easily access health services, including people who are homeless or experiencing significant disadvantage.

Visit https://directionshealth.com/chat-to-pat/ to view current operating hours.

The service is provided by a multi-disciplinary team which includes GPs, nurses, counsellors and mental health practitioners. The team provides primary health, mental health, drug and alcohol support and case management.

Overall, PAT provides a safe and trustworthy place for people to access care across the ACT, five days a week at six different locations, including large public housing complexes, Veterans Park and the Early Morning Centre.

Age range eligibility

Under 18
18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

N/A

Treatment type

Case management
Counselling
Outreach
Specialist ATOD primary health care

Treatment duration

N/A

Phones permitted

N/A

Smoking permitted

N/A

Fees

No fees

Additional program description

Visit www.directionshealth.com/chat-to-pat for more information.

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Are you in crisis?

In an Emergency call 000. Additional crisis supports are available.

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Hotline

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline

1800 250 015

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Are you from interstate?

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline automatically directs you to the Alcohol and Drug Information Service in your State or Territory

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