Police and Court Drug Diversion Service

Provides programs that aim to divert people apprehended for alcohol and other drug (AOD) use or AOD related offences from the judicial system into the health system

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

02 5124 1655

www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/police-and-court-drug-diversion-service

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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

Intake Phone Number

02 5124 1655

Description

The Police and Court Drug Diversion Service, provides programs that aim to divert people apprehended for AOD use or AOD related offences from the judicial system into the health system, through a range of programs. Programs that are available: Youth Alcohol Diversion (YAD), Illicit Drug Diversion (IDD) and Court Alcohol and Drug Assessment Service (CADAS).

Age range eligibility

18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

Referral other: Referral from the court or Australian Federal Police required.

Use of drug testing

Drug testing not used or not applicable

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 information

Treatment goal

Abstinence
Reduce ATOD use
Gain control over drug use
Behaviour change
Harm reduction

Delivery mode

Appointment required
Phone support available
Face to face support available
Initial assessment:

ACT and NSW residents

Accepts ACT residents

Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Disability access

Accessible toilets
Accessible lifts
Accessible doorways
Accessible parking

Family/children support and access

Other support and/or access program information:

Phones permitted

N/A

Smoking permitted

N/A

Fees

No fees

Additional program services or support

Organisation website provides details and more information