Australia wide
Alcoholics Anonymous
This organisation provides services for young people and can help young people work out whether they have a problem with drinking.
Australian Drug Foundation
This organisation develops and distributes free and quality-assured information on alcohol, other drugs and harm prevention through a range of programs, websites and services.
Counselling Online
This is a free online text-based counselling service for people using alcohol and other drugs, and also their family and friends. Counselling is available 24 hours, 7 days. You can also get information, support and referrals for more help.
Quitnow
This website has information about the effects of smoking and tips to help you stop. You can also call Quitline on 137 848.
Narcotics Anonymous
This organisation is a society of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. There are meetings specifically for young people and options for those who are unable to attend a physical meeting. Phone 1300 652 820.
Reach Out – Alcohol and other drugs
This webpage offers resources and fact sheets on the effects of different drugs, advice on how to minimise the risk of taking them, and suggestions on how to cope with a drug problem.
Ted Noffs Foundation
This organisation provides essential services for young people who are experiencing trauma related to alcohol and other drugs.
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Health – Alcohol and other drugs
If you need help to tackle your own or someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, ACT Health provides information, advice, support and referrals to other services. Call the 24-hour helpline: (02) 6207 9977.
Karralika
This organisation helps people deal with alcohol and other drug dependence through treatment programs in residential and community settings.
New South Wales
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS provides information, telephone counselling and referrals for people struggling with alcohol and other drug use, families and friends of users, and health and welfare professionals.
- Phone: (02) 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599 (outside metropolitan area)
- Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
CatholicCare – Holyoake
Holyoake offers group education, therapy and support programs for families impacted by problematic drug use and gambling.
NSW Health – Teenagers talking to parents about drugs
This webpage has tips for young people on talking to parents about drugs, as well as a list of phone numbers for area health services that offer help for alcohol and other drug use.
Youth NSW – Find information
This website has links to information and resources related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. You can use the search categories on the website’s Find information page to learn more.
Northern Territory
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS provides information, telephone counselling and referrals for people struggling with alcohol and other drug use, families and friends of users, and health and welfare professionals.
- Phone: 1800 131 350
- Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
ShelterMe – Find a service
This is a directory of services for homeless people in the Northern Territory, but you can also use the directory to search for alcohol and other drug services and youth services.
Queensland
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS provides information, telephone counselling and referrals for people struggling with alcohol and other drug use, families and friends of users, and health and welfare professionals.
- Phone: 1800 177 833
- Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Mater Health – Clarence Street Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS)
Clarence Street is part of the Mater Young Adult Health Centre. This residential program supports young people aged 13-18 years who live in Queensland to safely withdraw from alcohol and other drugs. Phone (07) 3163 8400.
Queensland Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (QNADA) – Service finder
QNADA is the peak body for alcohol and other drug services in Queensland. Use QNADA’s service finder to find local services that specialise in helping young people.
South Australia
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS provides information, telephone counselling and referrals for people struggling with alcohol and other drug use, families and friends of users, and health and welfare professionals.
- Phone: 1300 131 340
- Hours: 8:30 am-10 pm, seven days
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
This organisation provides a statewide health service to help with alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceutical and illicit drug issues.
Know Your Options
This website offers a postcode search for services in South Australia that support people who experience problems with alcohol and other drugs.
Mission Australia – Drug and Alcohol Youth Outreach Service
Mission Australia provides drug and alcohol counselling to young people in Adelaide. Phone (08) 8417 8100.
Streetlink
Streetlink is a free health service for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It offers a range of health services as well as counsellors who can help with issues related to alcohol and other drugs. Phone (08) 8202 5950.
Tasmania
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
ADIS provides information, telephone counselling and referrals for people struggling with alcohol and other drug use, families and friends of users, and health and welfare professionals.
- Phone: 1800 811 994
- Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Holyoake Tasmania
This organisation offers counselling and education services for young people in Tasmania experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs. Phone (03) 6224 1777.
Tasmanian Alcohol and Drug Services
This service is part of the Tasmania Department of Health and Human Services. It provides information, treatments and support for people affected by alcohol and other drug use. Youth workers are available to provide specialist support for young people. Phone 1300 139 641.
The Link Youth Health Service
This is a youth health service in Hobart. It offers a range of health services for young people including alcohol and other drug programs.
Youth Alcohol and Drug Service
This service provides alcohol and drug education, treatments and interventions to young people and their families in western and north-western Tasmania. Phone (03) 6423 6635.
Victoria
DirectLine
DirectLine is the Victorian alcohol and other drug hotline. It offers counselling for alcohol and other drug use, information and referrals to other types of support. It’s free, confidential and available 24 hours, 7 days. Phone 1800 888 236.
Youth Support and Advocacy Service
This is a statewide community service that provides a range of services for young people aged 12-21 years who are experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drugs.
Western Australia
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
This is a free counselling, information and referral service provided by the Government of Western Australia. If you need help with your own or another person’s use of alcohol or other drugs, phone (08) 9442 5000 (Perth) or 1800 198 024 (outside Perth).
Drug Aware
This program targets young people with messages about drug use that focus on preventing use and associated harm. The website gives you information on getting help and other topics.
Holyoake WA
This organisation offers counselling and education services for young people experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs in Western Australia.