Services

DASSA

(08) 87211 507

• Telephone assessments and outpatient counselling. Self-referrals can be made or a referral from a GP.

Life Without Barriers Mount Gambier

8193 9400 or 0447 490 572

• Providing telephone AOD assessment and counselling for people who wish to discuss theirs or someone else’s use.

  People can self-refer and there is no waiting list.  

Pangula Mannamurna

(08) 8724 7270

• Pangula Mannamurna is located in Mount Gambier and provides a safe, secure and accessible health service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. They also provide outreach and child and family health services across the Limestone Coast.

Uniting Communities

(08) 8725 1616

NewRoadsMountGambier@unitingcommunities.org

11 Wehl St South Mount Gambier

• A range of services available to suit individuals and families.

  Home detox and day program  

  • In-home detox program in your own home between 5 days and 2 weeks. 
  • You will receive medical and therapeutic support.
  • Continuum of Care day program – Individual and group counselling options.

  Counselling

  Counselling is an important part of all of our programs. 

  Even if you’re not part of one of our rehabilitation programs, you can attend counselling. You can come to counselling sessions on your own or join a group. These can help you to understand and change your use of alcohol and other drugs.

  Our New ROADS counsellors will provide practical support and advice on changing your use of alcohol or other drug

  New Roads Residential rehabilitation –

  • residents aged 21 and over live in shared houses in the community and have access to a full therapeutic program including living skills and counselling.
  • The service is based on a five-month stay but is flexible. 
  • There is no wait list or a need to phone in. If the residential program is full, we can offer group support and counselling until a place becomes available.

  intensive 24/7 residential rehabilitation service – Hope’s House

  Hope's House offers clients to be supported by staff, in person 24/7, including being accompanied on any tasks/outings.  The six beds in this program will be utilized primarily for clients who require a higher level of support and/or are earlier in their recovery journey and is based on an approximate 3-month stay, dependent on client progression through the program phases. 

  We offer this program as a 24/7 intensive residential service because we believe that providing a high level of support in a controlled environment promotes:

  • Higher levels of accountability during early recovery 
  • A highly structured and engaging routine to support lifestyle change
  • Access to timely practical support including support addressing MH comorbidities
  • Safe and timely support through lapses and/or other behaviours
  • Learning and improvement in client’s literacy around aspects of addiction and general health

  In addition, for clients who are eligible for low level detox, we offer an in-house withdrawal service, supported by our New ROADS registered nurse and in conjunction with the clients GP.

Mount Gambier Head to Health

(08) 8724 7696

Unit 7, 165 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier SA 5290

• We offer a safe and welcoming place for people to access mental health information, services and supports from multidisciplinary care teams over extended hours. Anyone can reach out for support for themselves, a loved one or patient. It is free and no appointment or referral is needed.

  This service may help:

  • Provide immediate support to reduce distress
  • Provide in-house assessment, treatment and support
  • Connect you with the most appropriate ongoing support

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

1300 85 85 84

adf.org.au/covid-19

• The ADF is Australia’s leading organisation committed to preventing and minimising the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. The organisation reaches millions of Australians in their communities through sporting clubs and workplaces, by supporting and informing drug and alcohol prevention programs, and through the provision of educational information. The ADF website offers comprehensive information and resources on AOD use, relapse, overdose, withdrawal and support mechanisms.

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)

1300 13 1340

• ADIS is a confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for the general public and health professionals, run by Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia.

  ADIS is staffed by trained professionals with experience in the alcohol and other drug field.

Needle and Syringe Program

(08) 8362 8443

hepatitissa.asn.au/services

• Hepatitis SA operates 4 Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) sites at Hackney, Noarlunga Health Precinct, Port Adelaide and Elizabeth. There is a 24 hour syringe vending machine at our Hackney site. Our NSP Peer workers have expert knowledge around injecting drug use and also have up-to-date knowledge on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other blood borne viruses.

Counselling Online

counsellingonline.org.au

• The Counselling Online service allows you to communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern using text interaction. This service is free for anyone seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative, or friend.

  The service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week across Australia.

Cracks in The Ice

cracksintheice.org.au

• Cracks in The Ice provides a comprehensive range of resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to support those dealing with and reduce their own crystal methamphetamine (ice) use.

Family Drug Support

1300 368 186

fds.org.au

• The Family Drug Support website is designed to provide support for families and friends of people using drugs and alcohol to help them become more resilient and better able to cope on their journey with the user.

Hello Sunday Morning

hellosundaymorning.org

App: hellosundaymorning.org/daybreak

• Hello Sunday Morning delivers campaigns to reduce stigma around alcohol and encourages people to consider their relationship with alcohol and is one of the largest online movements for alcohol behaviour change in the world.

Know your options

knowyouroptions.sa.gov.au

• There is a range of free services available in South Australia for people who experience problems with alcohol and other drugs, catering for differing needs and treatment preferences.

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline

1800 250 015

• Call the Australian Government’s National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.

Headspace

Mount Gambier (08) 8725 0443

headspace.org.au

• With a focus on early intervention, Headspace works with young people aged 12-25 year olds to provide support at a crucial time in their lives - to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. Headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical and sexual health.

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

kidshelpline.com.au

• Kids Helpline telephone, web and email counselling is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to children and young people of Australia aged between 5-25 years of age.

Reach Out

au.reachout.com

• Reach Out is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. The website offers practical support, tools and tips to help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times - and also offers parents information to make it easier for them to help their teenagers.

Youth Support and Advocacy service

ysas.org.au

• YSAS have developed a handy online tool for individuals to work out where they’re at with AOD use with personalised feedback and outcomes at the end.

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

beyondblue.org.au

• Beyond Blue provides information and support through online forums and hotlines, to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. 

Black Dog Institute

blackdoginstitute.org.au

• Providing Mental health resources and support tools, supporting youth and adults with support groups, personal stories and educational information on how to manage anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.

Focus One Health

focusonehealth.com.au

• Working in partnership with a broad range of organisations and service providers to deliver integrated and coordinated health services to the community (including General Practice, medical specialists, allied health services, and state government health services). An integrated approach is taken to support individuals in prioritising their health and wellbeing.

Lifeline

13 11 14

lifeline.org.au

• A 24-hour crisis support phone and online counselling service designed to help anyone through all problems.

Mind - Limestone Coast Region

1300 286 463

mindaustralia.org.au

• Assistance to increase the understanding and awareness of mental health issues, supporting children and young people (and their families) to improve their mental health, resilience and confidence.

Sane

1800 18 7263

sane.org

• Sane has a helpline and website that provides information and support for mental health issues.  Phone, webchat and email for all ages.