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Al-Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics, who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
10.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Thursday
Level 7, 99 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000
Phone: 9642 3330

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Self help group for people who want to stop drinking alcohol.

7.30pm Tuesday: William Angliss Neighbourhood House

11 Vipont St, Footscray, VIC, 3011

 

8pm Friday: William Angliss Neighbourhood House

11 Vipont St, Footscray, VIC, 3011 (open meeting).

 

8pm Thursday: Western General Hospital

Cnr Gordon and Ballarat Streets, Northern Block School of Nursing Building (open meeting).
 

Ph:  9429 1833

Central Office, West Footscray

 

Cost: Free

 

DAS West Drug and Alcohol Services

Wide range of support and treatment services for adults and adolescents needing assistance with substance use and abuse issues.

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
No cost, except for SPP or home based services where clients pay for their own medications.

Wheelchair access.

3-7 Eleanor Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Ph: 8345 6682

 

 

Direct Line- Drug & Alcohol Advice & Referral
Confidential alcohol and drug counseling and referral line

24 hours, 7 days
Ph: 1800 888 236

 

 

Doutta Galla Community Health Service

Provides a range of health services aimed to support and improve the health and  well being of the whole person and the community. Services are confidential and responsive to changing client needs.

12 Gower Street, Kensington

B/H: 8378 1600
A/H: 132 660

 

 

Family Drug Help

Designed specifically to address the support and information needs of parents, other family members and significant others of someone with problematic drug or alcohol use.

140 Grange Road, Carnegie, VIC, 3163
Ph: 9573 1701

1300 660 068

 

 

Health Works

Integrated health service for people who inject drugs, including clinical care, a needle and syringe programme, and education for users and the broader community on drug use and related issues.

10am - 6pm Monday to Friday

10am - 2pm Saturday (only Needle and Syringe Program)

No cost for people who meet eligibility criteria. Medical services may be bulk billed.

Wheelchair access and toilets

4-12 Buckley Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Office ph: 9362 8100

Needle/Syringe Exchange, Health Clinic

 

 

Immaculate Heart Community (IHC)

Abstinence based residential service for those addicted to drugs. A religious residential support service guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. IHC expects that clients have undergone a professionally supervised detoxification programme before joining.

Eligibility: Men who agree to the minimum stay of 3 months and remaining abstinent.
24 hours for residential clients.

Rental and utility fees apply.
 

23 River Street, Maidstone, VIC, 3012

Ph: 9317 7205

0407 528 918

Contact: Guardian - Br. Creoshary Roman

 

Joseph's Corner - Drug and Alcohol Service

Free counselling and support for all family members of persons who

have a substance abuse problem.

 

9.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday for counseling

9:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday for general contact and non-counselling support.
Email: JosephsCorner@melbourne.catholic.org.au

3 Birmingham Street, Yarraville, VIC, 3013

Ph: 9315 2680
Contact: Sr. Jeanne Dwyer
 

 

Needle and Syringe Hotline

24 hours/7 days service to arrange for the collection of inappropriately discarded needles and syringes in Maribyrnong.

For syringe collection outside the City of Maribyrnong call 1800 552 355.

Ph: 9688 0500 (24 hours)

 

New Beginning- Abuse Support Group

Self help group offering a support network and a range of social, recreational and educational tools For people who have completed a detox program, or those wishing to reduce substance misuse.

24 hour phone access available if in crisis
Cost : Free or minimal costs (if any)
Disability Access: Wheelchair access
Email: newbeginnings@iprimus.com.au

 

11am Tuesday and 7pm Thursday

214 Nicholson St, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Ph: 9314 1321

0428 573 101
Contact:  Ms Pam Newbold

 

 

New Life Incorporated Inc.

Group therapy program for women and men with alcohol and other addiction problems. Provides telephone and face-to-face counselling, referrals, information, counselling, and a gambling addiction program.

 

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

No fees apply - donations appreciated
Email: newlifeprogram@ozemail.com.au

 

64 Cowper St, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Ph: 9890 7755

Free Call: 1800 630 010

 

 

Turning Point- Alcohol & Drug Centre

54- 62 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065

Ph: 8413 8413

 

 

Voyage Alcohol and Other Drug Services- ISIS Primary Care

Provides confidential counselling services for adults & young people (16 years & older). To improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, their families and the community by reducing the harms associated with Alcohol and Drug use.

330 Queen St, Altona Meadows, VIC, 3028

Ph: 8368 3000 
Email: isis@isispc.com.au

 

 

Western Region Health Centre

Primary health care organisation offering medical, dental, counselling, allied health, community mental health, disability support, needle exchange (Voyage Program), community support services, and more.

 

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday for most services

Doctors: 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday

9am - 1pm Saturday, 9am - 12noon Sunday/Public holidays
Cost : Some small charges for services
Web: www.wrhc.com.au

72-78 Paisley St, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Primary Care Services
Ph: 8398 4100

 

 

Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS)

YSAS provides a range of services for young people aged 12-21 who are experiencing

significant problems related to their alcohol and/or drug use.
24-hour counselling, support and referral for 12- to 21-year-olds

Level 1, 131 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065

Ph: 9415 8881

 

Victoria, Australia