Reaching Out
Provides specialist AOD counselling and therapeutic interventions though an outreach approach
Operating hours
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
YesDescription
Reaching Out provides counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals aged 13 and over and their family/carers to address all types of AOD use and related harms. Counselling sessions are delivered via outreach where counsellors meet with clients at agreed locations that are convenient, safe and comfortable. Clients can receive up to 18 sessions, depending on individual need. Reaching Out Counsellors employ a harm minimisation approach to utilise evidence-based, person-centered, psychological strategies including brief intervention, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma informed practices.
Target group
Families and friendsAge range eligibility
Under 1818-25 year old
26 +
A program for individuals aged 13 and over and their family/carers
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral from GP
Referral other: Referrals can also include Courts, Corrective Services, Police and Schools
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 TherapyUse of drug testing
Drug testing not used or not applicableTreatment type
CounsellingHarm reduction initiatives
Provide Naloxone and/or overdose prevention educationTreatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationThe average program duration is 18 weeks
Delivery mode
Appointment requiredOutreach services available
Face to face support available
Initial assessment:
Public transport support available
N/A
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsCultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)
Staff have undertaken Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness training Provides DFV crisis and safety planning
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible lifts
Accessible doorways
Accessible parking
Access to interpreter services
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
Aftercare available
Access to mental health screening/assessments/support available
Additional supports available, contact service for more information
Organisation website provides details and more information
Are you from interstate?
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline automatically directs you to the Alcohol and Drug Information Service in your State or Territory
Learn more