Non-Residential Withdrawal Program
The Non-Residential Withdrawal Program delivered by qualified and caring nurses to support young people and adults to safely cease or reduce drug and/or alcohol use in the comfort of their own home.
Operating hours
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
YesIntake Phone Number
(02) 6185 1300Description
The Non-Residential Withdrawal Program supports young people and adults to safely cease or reduce drug and/or alcohol use in the comfort of their own home. By reducing or ceasing regular drug and alcohol use, the program aims to restore people’s health and wellbeing in the short-term, so they can continue or commence their ongoing alcohol and drug treatment.
As part of the Program, with permission, we will work with a person’s General Practitioner, Pharmacist, support person and other service providers so withdrawal can occur as safely and comfortably as possible. The program also works with other community alcohol and drug services, so ongoing treatment transitions are as smooth as possible.
The Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse provides daily support initially with this gradually reducing as withdrawal symptoms reduce.
The Nurse can provide support in an person’s own home (if safe), or an agreed environment that is safe and easily accessible. For example, a community health centre. Support can be provided in person, via the telephone or secure web-based contact.
The Nurse can provide information and education to people and their support person(s) regarding expected withdrawal signs and symptoms, strategies to assist, medication regimes and when to initiate further support.
Age range eligibility
Under 1818-25 year old
26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral from GP
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/ATreatment type
Withdrawal management (detoxification)Harm reduction initiatives
Provides alcohol tobacco or other drug education sessions (e.g., harm reduction strategies, safer injecting information)Treatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationTreatment goal
Reduce ATOD useBehaviour change
Harm reduction
Delivery mode
Appointment requiredOutreach services available
Phone support available
Face to face support available
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsDisability 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
Phones permitted
N/ASmoking permitted
N/AFees
No feesAdditional program description
For further information on the Non-Residential Withdrawal Program, please refer to Karralika’s website at, www.karralika.org.au or contact one of the team on (02) 6185 1300.
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