Street University Canberra

Supports young people aged 12 – 25 years who are experiencing AOD issues in the community

location
23 East Row Canberra City, Canberra ACT 2602 Australia

Operating hours

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Monday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wait time

No or N/A (typically no waiting times)

After hours support

Yes

Description

Drug and alcohol support to young people 12-25 who just need to talk to someone. Feel free to drop into the Street Uni or just give us a call. Service is free, and guided by what you want out of treatment.

Age range eligibility

Under 18
18-25 year old
The program supports young people aged 12 – 25 years

Documentation

No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)

Medication/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 Therapy

Other exclusions

N/A

Use of drug testing

Drug testing not used or not applicable

Treatment type

Outreach

Treatment duration

The program duration is variable, contact the service for more information

Delivery mode

Drop in, no appointment required
Phone support available
Face to face support available

Public transport support available

N/A

ACT and NSW residents

Accepts ACT residents
Accepts NSW residents

Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities

LGBTIQA+
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Family/children support and access

Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is provided
Contact with family members and/or carers/children while in program

Phones permitted

Yes

Smoking permitted

Yes

Smoking cessation support available

NRT provided
Other smoking cessation support provided

Fees

No fees

Additional program services or support

Access to mental health screening/assessments/support available
Additional supports available, contact service for more information
Organisation website provides details and 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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