Drug and Alcohol Program
Provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) information, support, advocacy, case management and court support for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 12-25
Operating hours
Wait time
No or N/A (typically no waiting times)After hours support
YesDescription
Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Youth Centre located in the Canberra suburb of Wanniassa. Gugan Gulwan work in collaboration and partnership with clients to provide a wide range of support services and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth and their families.
The Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation Drug and Alcohol Program provides information, support, referral, advocacy, education, and full case management. Outreach and court support are also available. The scope of services provided under the program includes case management, harm reduction: information and education, group programs, early intervention, therapeutic and clinical services, advocacy, referral and collaboration with other services.
Target group
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specificAge range eligibility
Under 1818-25 year old
Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 12 - 25 years
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral from GP
Referral other: Referrals also accepted from other services, courts, corrective services and police.
N/A
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 TherapyOther exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing not used or not applicableTreatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationTreatment goal
Harm reductionDelivery mode
Drop in, no appointment requiredOutreach services available
Face to face support available
Public transport support available
Bus tickets provided
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsCultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderDomestic and Family Violence (DFV)
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible doorways
Accessible parking
Family/children support and access
Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is providedContact with family members and/or carers/children while in program
Other support and/or access program information:
Phones permitted
YesSmoking permitted
YesSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedOther smoking cessation support provided
Fees
No fees
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