Counselling and Treatment Service

Provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug counselling for adults, young people, family members and carers including a range of therapeutic groups

Level 1, ACT Health Building, 1 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601

(02) 5124 9977

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Operating hours

Monday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wait time

Contact the service for more information

After hours support

Description

The Counselling and Treatment Service provides short, medium and long term counselling and a range of therapeutic groups to individuals. Counselling and psychotherapy support is for hazardous or harmful ATOD use as well as substance intoxication, substance abuse and substance disorders identified in the DSM-V-TR. Treatment for a range of psychosocial problems that result in or derive from presenting issues is also offered.

The Counselling and Treatment Service also provides the Youth Drug and Alcohol Program (YDAP). More information about this program is supplied in the other information tab.

Age range eligibility

Under 18
18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)
Other useful documentation: Photograph identification, Medicare card

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

Use of drug testing

Drug testing not used or not applicable

Treatment type

Counselling

Treatment duration

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

Treatment goal

Harm reduction

Delivery mode

Appointment required

ACT and NSW residents

Accepts ACT residents

Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities

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

Disability access

Accessible toilets
Accessible lifts
Accessible doorways

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
Other support and/or access program information: Provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug counselling and therapeutic groups for adults, young people, family members and carers

Phones permitted

Yes

Smoking permitted

Yes

Smoking cessation support available

Other smoking cessation support provided

Fees

No fees

Additional program description

The Youth Drug and Alcohol Program (YDAP) is a tertiary service for young people aged 12 – 25 years with complex ATOD issues. This includes substance dependence, intra-venous substance use, poly drug use or co-occurring issues. The program provides face to face counselling, crisis intervention, information and support, advocacy, support for carers, families and friends and referrals.