Help for General Public
DirectLine (VIC) 1800 888 236
Alcohol & Drug Information Service, ADIS: (TAS) 1800 811 994
ADIS: (NT) 1800 131 350
DirectLine and the ADIS services are 24-hour, seven day counselling, information and referral helplines for people concerned about a drug and alcohol problem. These services are free (from a landline), anonymous and confidential and staffed by professional counsellors experienced in alcohol and drug-related concerns.
DirectLine and ADIS counsellors can provide:
- Immediate counselling and support, including crisis intervention
- Support in dealing with the impact of drug use on the family and relationships
- Assistance to develop strategies to deal with an alcohol or drug problem
- Harm minimisation strategies
- Information and referral to treatment and support services across Victoria
More Information
www.counsellingonline.org.au
CounsellingOnline is a 24-hour, 7 day a week free online counselling service providing real time counselling about alcohol or drug related issues. The service operates Australia-wide and available to Australian residents who are concerned about a drug or alcohol problem.