ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous Family Groups
9620 2166
Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
9529 5948 (24/7 helpline)
1300 222 222 (other inquiries)
Peer support group for those struggling with alcohol addiction. The helpline is open 24/7, and the company provides AA meetings online, face-to-face, and online support.
Counselling Online
https://www.counsellingonline.org.au
1800 250 015
Can chat to a professional with your account, or you can use “Single Access” to chat to someone once without using an account.
For consumers wanting to change their behaviours, can call or message this website 24/7
You can join chatboards confidentially to connect with others in similar situations, take self-assessments to determine where you are on your journey
Directline
1800 888 236
Free, 24/7 service to call providing on-the-spot counselling and referral to specialist treatment services for people affected by addiction
Eastern Health Mental Health Triage
Click here for further information
1300 721 927 (24h, 7 days a week)
Mental health service operating within the Eastern Region of Melbourne providing mental health assessment and interventions for people experiencing severe mental illness.
Family Drug Support Australia
1300 368 186
Provides information on drug use and addiction, and support for those suffering as well as those around them.
Gamblers Anonymous
https://gamblersanonymous.org/
Provides resources and support for people struggling with gambling issues.
Gambling Helpline
1800 858 858 (24/7 helpline)
Provides assistance and support for those who think they may have a gambling problem.
Hello Sunday Morning
https://hellosundaymorning.org
Free for Australian residents. For those struggling with alcohol addiction, there is an app called Daybreak run by this company to help to curb drinking habits.
Provides extra resources here: https://hellosundaymorning.org/helpful-resources/
MindSpot
Create an account for an assessment on your mental health, then be connected to recommendations for treatment. CBT courses may be recommended by a MindSpot therapist.
Chat to a psychologist at the clinic once a week online.
myCompass by the Black Dog Institute
Consumers can list behaviours that aren’t working for them and the program keeps track of them and might highlight potential triggers.
It also shows a graph in self-monitoring which can show changes in their mood over time. Sends messages regularly to remind the user to stay on-track.
Designed for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
It’s free to anyone in Australia
Can print out graphs and take it to the GP to show them what’s going on with you.
Has a “mood monitoring” system that you can plot against lifestyle changes including physical activity, healthy eating, drinking habits, etc.
My Digital Health
https://www.mydigitalhealth.org.au
Easy way for a practitioner and client to keep track of a client’s mental health progress, and for a consumer to learn more about mental health
Programs include LIFE Flex for anxiety and depression symptoms, iSleepWell for insomnia, iChooseWell for general wellness, PTSD support, a benzodiazepine program and more.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
1800 250 015
Free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.
Ngwala Willumbong Ltd
9876 9642
Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation is a team tackling drug and alcohol issues in the Aboriginal community. They assist those struggling with substance use disorders, and work with consumers toward solutions in a culturally appropriate way.
OnTrack Programs
https://www.ontrack.org.au/web/ontrack
Programs include: Alcohol, Alcohol AND Depression, Depression and various others. Free to use, but you need a referral from a clinician.
Reach Out
https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/addiction
Includes articles on substance use disorders for those looking to learn more about the conditions.
SANE Australia
1800 187 263
Support for people with complex mental health issues. Provides counselling, peer support, information and more.
SMARTRecovery
https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au
AA in-person or online for those who can’t/do not want to attend in-person. There is no spiritual component of this program, as opposed to many AA programs run through churches.
Also provides some courses for those supporting someone with addiction.
Substance Use Recovery Eastern (SURe)
1300 007 873
SURe provides therapeutic recovery-oriented services assisting individuals and their families affected by substance use.
Turning Point
https://www.turningpoint.org.au
Provides information for those close to someone struggling with an addiction
Lists Turning Point Services and where you can get help: intake services, inpatient detox, short stay, addiction clinics, counselling, group programs and more.