There are many services, both private and public, which can provide assistance and help of those struggling with addiciton or substance abuse. It is important if you are struggling, to gain the courage to ask for help. There is no shame in reaching out… there are lots of support out there.
A very useful website that can show a range of useful services is . This website provides a list of helplines in Australia for substance abuse.
Another extremely useful service is ‘National Alcohol and other Drug Hotline’. This is a 24/7 hotline, thus, anyone can reach out at any time in the case of emergency or in need of URGENT help. You can call on, 1800 250 015.
A few examples of some reputable, supportive and accessible nation wide services to access help include:
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- Online chat couselling service, that is free and open 24 hours of the day. It give professional support, through chat functions or by sending an email which will be answered by a trained professional. If case of an emergency, or urgent help, there is also a hotline to call. They are known for being inclusive and respecting of all individuals.
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- Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services for Australian veterans and their families. They are focused on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches. This service is a confidential 24-hour counselling service. To call, 1800 011 046.
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- Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25. Free call 1800 55 1800 or go to . Their qualified counsellors are available to chat over phone, email or webchat while peer-to-peer support is available through My Circle. For further information of My Circle, go to .
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- MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing. All staff managing the telephone or online counselling services are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists, trained to follow a contextual counselling and problem solving process to listen, understand you, and help you find ways to feel better.
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- Family Drug Support provides up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use relative to the families of people who use substances. FDS also operates a National 24 hr, 7 day a week telephone support service for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues. To call, 1300 368 186.
We hope this is helpful, and will assist you in reaching out for any help. Joplin Clinic Team
A very useful website that can show a range of useful services is . This website provides a list of helplines in Australia for substance abuse.
Another extremely useful service is ‘National Alcohol and other Drug Hotline’. This is a 24/7 hotline, thus, anyone can reach out at any time in the case of emergency or in need of URGENT help. You can call on, 1800 250 015.
A few examples of some reputable, supportive and accessible nation wide services to access help include:
1.
- Online chat couselling service, that is free and open 24 hours of the day. It give professional support, through chat functions or by sending an email which will be answered by a trained professional. If case of an emergency, or urgent help, there is also a hotline to call. They are known for being inclusive and respecting of all individuals.
2.
- Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services for Australian veterans and their families. They are focused on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches. This service is a confidential 24-hour counselling service. To call, 1800 011 046.
3.
- Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25. Free call 1800 55 1800 or go to . Their qualified counsellors are available to chat over phone, email or webchat while peer-to-peer support is available through My Circle. For further information of My Circle, go to .
4.
- MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing. All staff managing the telephone or online counselling services are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists, trained to follow a contextual counselling and problem solving process to listen, understand you, and help you find ways to feel better.
5.
- Family Drug Support provides up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use relative to the families of people who use substances. FDS also operates a National 24 hr, 7 day a week telephone support service for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues. To call, 1300 368 186.
We hope this is helpful, and will assist you in reaching out for any help. Joplin Clinic Team
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