Alcohol and Drug Services
A range of organisations provide alcohol and drug services for residents in the City of Casey including
- Information
- Support and advice
- Education
- Treatment options
Australian Alcohol Guidelines - www.health.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
The Australian Alcohol Guidelines (health risks and benefits)
Alcoholics Anonymous - www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au
Self help groups - call 9429 1833 for local meetings
Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Victoria - www.adca.org.au
Australian Drug Foundation - www.adf.org.au
Australian Government - www.alcohol.gov.au
The Australian Government's information site for alcohol.
Australian Drug Information Network - www.adin.com.au
Drug Information, Counselling and Referral - www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs/index.htm
Victorian Government
Family Drug Help 1300 660 068
Support for families affected by drug use
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria - www.hepcvic.org.au
Narcotics Anonymous 9525 2833
Self help groups - call for local meetings
Quit Victoria - www.quit.org.au
Somazone - www.somazone.com.au
Somazone is a website that was developed by young people for young people. Somazone provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality assured information.
South East Alcohol & Drug Services (SEADS) 8792 2330
The service aims to reduce the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by providing a range of professional services, including:
| Assessment and referral | Youth specific services |
| Withdrawal | Family programs |
| Support groups | Drink Drive Program |
Counselling services available locally.
Windana Youth Residential Withdrawal Service 9791 9999
A community-based residential withdrawal service for young people
Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) 9701 3488
Services for young people include: assessment and referral, outreach, withdrawal and day program
24 Hour Telephone Support
| Direct Line (Drug & Alcohol) | 1800 888 236 | |
| Life Line | 13 11 14 | |
| Kids Help Line | 1800 551 800 | |
| Quitline | 13 18 48 | |
| Suicide Helpline | 1300 651 251 |
