Opioid Treatment Services
Provides ongoing care for people who are prescribed Opiate Maintenance Treatment
Clinic Opioid Treatment Service (OTS), Building 7, Canberra Hospital, Palmer St, Garran , Canberra ACT 2605 Australia
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
Dosing hours: 07:15-10:00 and 13:30-15:00
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
YesDescription
The Opioid Treatment Service provides prescription and dosing of pharmacotherapies for people seeking to manage opioid use. People are reviewed by a medical officer while on pharmacotherapies. Prescriptions are reviewed every three months or more frequently as required. The program also provides coordinated care by working with other health and pharmacotherapy services.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral from GP
Referral other:
Other useful documentation: Photograph identification, Medicare Card and Concession 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 TherapyOther exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing is conducted as part of treatmentTreatment type
PharmacotherapyHarm reduction initiatives
Provide Naloxone and/or overdose prevention educationTreatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationTreatment goal
AbstinenceReduce ATOD use
Gain control over drug use
Behaviour change
Harm reduction
Delivery mode
Appointment requiredPublic transport support available
N/A
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsDisability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible lifts
Accessible doorways
Accessible parking
Phones permitted
YesSmoking permitted
NoSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedOther smoking cessation support provided
Fees
No feesAdditional program services or support
Hepatitis screening/treatment/vaccinations availableSTI screening/treatment/vaccinations available
Access to mental health screening/assessments/support available
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