Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Services provides a number of free, non-judgemental service and treatments for drug and/or alcohol services that includes clinical support, information and support for people experiencing drug and alcohol issues. This includes a number of clinical services including:
The Adele Program is an integrated residential rehabilitation program, that not only focuses on the client's personal needs, health and well-being, but also teaches clients important living skills and employment training. It is a 30 bed drug rehabilitation service for men that runs a long-term (12 months) program based on the 12 Step Program.
Eligibility
Men with drug or alcohol and/or mental health issues.
Cost
$130 for a bed per day and therefore require funding support for people who cannot pay.
Local Areas
Penrith
Postal Address
PO Box 4045, Werrington NSW 2747
Referral
Call the number below to book an assessment. Referrals are not limited to the region.
The Alcohol and Other Drug Healing Centre provides a self-help group that assists people recovering from addictive behaviours including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, food, shopping etc.
Address
79-81 Jersey Rd, Blackett NSW 2770
Target Audience
Indigenous Australians with a drug or alcohol problem.
Email
info@marrinweejali.org.au
Hours of Operation
Meets Tues 12:00pm-1:00pm
Local Areas
Penrith
Postal Address
PO Box 147, Emerton NSW 2770
A confidential, anonymous information, advice and referral service for all information about drugs, including methadone, safer injecting advice, parent advice and detoxification.
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Eligibility
Available to everyone.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Phone Line
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to recover from alcoholism. AA works through members telling their stories of what they used to be like, what happened and what they are like now through the Twelve Steps framework for self-examination and a road to recovery, free of alcohol.
The Centre for Addiction Medicine provides free, non-judgemental service and treatments for drug and/or alcohol, including information and support for families. This service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff with a philosophy of harm reduction. Services offered at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Services include:
- Drug and Alcohol Assessment and Referral
- Drug and Alcohol Central Intake
- Drugs in Pregnancy
- Forensic Drug and Alcohol
- MERIT Program and Drug court program
- Health promotion
- Hospital consultation liaison services
- Inpatient, short-term detoxification stay
- Medical specialist appointments
- Nepean Youth Drug and Alcohol service (NYDAS)
- Pharmacotherapies Clinics
- Psychology and counselling services
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
All Ages; Youth Team Available on Site
Eligibility
Assessed by central intake number.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (excluding public holidays).
Referral
Through Central Intake and self-referral. Can refer directly or over the phone.
Specialist nursing and medical drug and alcohol consultation to patients in Nepean, Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals where drug and alcohol issues are identified as complicating the patient's care.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Direct referral or through central intake line (number below).
Hello Sunday Morning’s mission is to change Australia’s relationship with alcohol. Hello Sunday Morning’s main way of doing this is through building scalable evidence-based programs that support high-risk drinkers to change their drinking patterns. We operate an evidence-based alcohol behaviour change program called Daybreak. This program:
- supports risky, moderate and high-risk drinkers with the necessary support and tools to change their relationship with alcohol;
- supports people to address mild/moderate anxiety, depression and stress (i.e. mood and anxiety disorders) that are co-occurring with their drinking.
Eligibility
Anyone over 16 years old.
Dianella Cottage is a community based drug and alcohol treatment service that focuses on harm minimisation for women with co-existing drug and alcohol and mental health issues. It provides women over 18 years with problematic drug and alcohol dependence an opportunity to build on the skills they already have in order to repair and renew their lives and relationships with ourselves, spirit, family, friends and community. Provided by the Blue Mountains Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services Inc, Dianella Cottage offers a number of programs and services including:
- The Wise Woman's Program
- The New Directions Transition Program
- CHOICES
- Activities Program
- Friends of Dianella Project
- Consultants of Experience Project
- Case management and referral
- Family and friends information sessions.
An outreach service operates in Lithgow on Mondays and Thursdays.
Target Audience
Women over 18 years of age with problematic drug and alcohol dependence at all stages of addressing their substance use including women on opiate treatment programs; women impacted by the criminal justice, child protection and mental health systems.
Email
dianellacottage@lyndon.org.au
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs 9:00am-4:00pm
Local Areas
Blue Mountains, Lithgow
Postal Address
PO Box 1009, Katoomba NSW 2780
Referral
Call the number below to make an appointment.
Counselling and Psychology services designed to provide a broad range of strategies, case management and targeted interventions according to the need of the client or community group.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
People with a drug or alcohol program who are looking for counselling.
Eligibility
All people.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
8:30am-5:00pm (except public holidays and weekends).
Referral
Direct referral or through central intake line (number below).
The drugs in pregnancy program provides care and support for women who are pregnant and using illicit drugs, drinking alcohol or on an opioid treatment program. It provides non-judgemental support and specialised care with many options including:
- Detoxification
- Linking individuals to rehabilitation facilities
- Counselling
- Specialist midwifery and obstetric care
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
The Central Intake Line is the central access point for drug and alcohol services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Upon ringing the line, the administrator will determine the purpose of the call, depending on whether the client is searching for detoxification, counselling or groups. The service then provides an assessment and triage to either seek approval from a doctor to be admitted into one of the Local Health district (LHD) clinics or be referred to community services, counselling or a support group.
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Eligibility
Available to everyone.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 hours, 7 days a week
Local Areas
Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith
Referral
This is the central referral point for all mental health and drug and alcohol services.
The Family Drug Support Telephone Support Line is a national support line supporting families affected by alcohol and other drugs. It provides non-judgemental, non-directive support and information to families and friends of drug users across Australia including:
- Support meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol.
- Bereavement support for families of those lost to drugs and alcohol.
- A stepping stones to success course.
- Stepping forward education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers.
- A coping resource guide.
- Membership to help families and friends of current drug users as well as bereaved families.
Target Audience
Families affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Postal Address
PO Box 7363, Leura NSW 2780
Referral
Call the number below to make a referral.
The Forensic service provides drug and alcohol treatment through Court-based programs including the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) and Drug Court. The Drug Court of NSW is a specialist Court that sits in Parramatta, Toronto and Sydney and takes referrals from Local and District Courts of offenders who are dependent on drugs and who are considered to be eligible for the Drug Court program.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
People with a drug or alcohol problem who are eligible and suitable for release on bail and who are motivated to engage in treatment and rehabilitation.
Eligibility
Any person who appears at participating Local Courts or is involved with the criminal justice system.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
8:30am-5:00pm (except public holidays and weekends)
Referral
Direct referral or through central intake line.
Gambling Help Online provides anonymous and confidential live counselling and email support for anyone with a gambling concern. The service is free with qualified counsellors with experience helping people deal with gambling concerns. The online service provides access to immediate support with an expert, email provides self-help tools and the phone line is accessible across Australia both over the phone and face-to-face.
The Gateway Clinic provides a comprehensive medicated assisted treatment program for opioid dependence as an outpatient service of Nepean Hospital. The treatment program includes:
- Dosing for Methadone (Methadone syrup)
- Buprenorphine (Subutex)
- Buprenor/Naloxone when appropriate
- Medical consultations
- Counselling
- Case management
- Ongoing support
Address
Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
People with Opioid Dependence
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Dosing (Methadone): 6:45-12:30pm (7 days); Clinic 6:45am-3:40pm (Mon-Fri)
Local Areas
Penrith
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
The Hawkesbury Cannabis Clinic provides the following services:
- Brief assessments and recommendations for individuals concerned about their cannabis use.
- Counselling, support, education and referral to other support services as required.
- Advice for mental health clients with a co-existing cannabis use disorder.
- Information, support and counselling for parents/carers and concerned family members affected by a relative's cannabis use.
Address
Hawkesbury Community Health Centre, 2 Day Street, Windsor NSW 2756
Target Audience
Any person over 16 who lives in the Hawkesbury area and wants to stop or significantly cut down on their cannabis use or family members wanting to learn how to assist a relative.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Consultations available Mon-Thurs 10:00am-12:00pm.
Local Areas
Hawkesbury
Referral
Phone Hawkesbury Community Health Centre on the number below between 8:30am-4:30pm.
The Drug and Alcohol Service provides testing, assessment and treatment for Hepatitis B and C including fibroscan at Nepean, Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals. Patients of the Drug and Alcohol Service have access to booked and opportunistic testing for bloodborne viruses and access to Hepatitis C treatment including access to Hepatitis B vaccination, education, support and advocacy regarding Hepatitis.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
People with a drug and alcohol problem requiring testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Eligibility
All People
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
8:30am-5:00pm (except public holidays and weekends).
Referral
Direct referral or through central intake line (number below).
The Inpatient Withdrawal unit is a 15 bed, short stay detoxification unit that provides medically supervised withdrawal managment from alcohol and drugs along with an educational and therapeutic program. The unit's staff members ensure that patients go through detoxification in a safe, secure, supportive, comfortable and relaxed environment. A short stay detoxification unit provides medically supervised withdrawal management from alcohol and drugs along with an educational and therapeutic program.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
Men and women over 16 years of age.
Eligibility
A statewide service that accepts referrals from people who reside anywhere in NSW.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
The Lithgow Clinic (Lithgow Communirty Health Centre) provides a comprehensive medicated assisted treatment program for opioid dependence as an outpatient service of Nepean Hospital. The treatment program includes:
- Dosing for Methadone (Methadone syrup), Buprenorphine (Subutex) and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone film) when appropriate
- Counselling
- Case management
- Ongoing support
Address
Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow NSW 2790
Target Audience
People with opioid dependence.
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Dosing (Methadone) 8:00am-11:00am Clinic: 8:00am-4:15pm (Mon-Fri)
Local Areas
Lithgow
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit fellowship for recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. There is a set of principles that are followed to help people become abstinent from all drugs. Their primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the general public, professional and government organisations, addicts in recovery, and the addict who still suffers.
Address
Unit 34, 112-122 McEvoy St, Alexandria NSW 2015
Target Audience
Addicts in recovery, and the addict who still suffers.
One80TC is a Christian program that provides an abstinence based program for those wanting to live a substance-free lifestyle. They assist men and women aged over 18 in various settings and programs, these include:
Residential Rehab - Men
Residential Rehab - Women
Day Program - Windsor
Outreach Program - Kingswood and phone support
SMART Recovery - Kingswood
SMART Recovery - Windsor
Target Audience
Men and Women aged 18 and older.
Email
intake@one80tc.org
Cost
Most services are free.
Residential Rehab: Intake Fee $950. Ongoing fees mostly covered by Centrelink and family contributions.
Hours of Operation
7 days per week.
Intake enquiries: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Local Areas
Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Postal Address
PO Box 307, Richmond NSW 2753
The Opioid Treatment Program provides medical and nursing assessments, treatment and case management to people who are dependent on opiates. The opioid treatment program is provided from three specialist outpatient clinics at Nepean Hospital, Blue Mountains Hospital and Lithgow Community Health Centre. The three clinics cater to patients who are new to treatment or to those who have very complicated needs. The clinics are supported by nursing, medical and psychological staff.
Medication is given from the clinic daily (seven days a week) and no takeaway doses are given. All patients in the opioid treatment program will be assigned a case manager and have access to other services (such as the drugs in pregnancy service, psychological support, Hepatitis C clinics, child and family health clinics and group programs). People who are in need of treatment may contact the clinics directly or the Drug and Alcohol Central Intake line and make an appointment to speak to one of the nurses about treatment options. People who are eligible to join the opioid treatment program will be given an appointment with one of the specialist clinical doctors. When patients have stabilised on their medication and are ready for a community chemist, they can receive continued support from drug and alcohol staff based in their community health centres.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
The Outpatient Withdrawal Clinic is a non-residential medicated detoxification program where patients are assessed daily by nursing staff and administered medications by Drug and Alcohol Staff Specialists.
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
Men and Women aged 16 years and older.
Eligibility
Drug users who are deemed medically and mentally suitable to detox in their home or another place in the community supervised by the General.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
8:30am-5:00pm (except public holidays and weekends).
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
Pathways Penrith offers comprehensive treatment for drug and alcohol dependence and access to a range of health and welfare services. Pathways draws its content and program material for group work from its well-established BRIDGE program (Long-Term Residential Treatment Program) and offer it as a community based model. Clients are case managed and assessed so as to provide flexible delivery of program material.
Clients can also access a range of other services offered in the one Centre including:
- Court Chaplaincy/Advocacy
- Welfare (Doorways)
- Money Care (Financial Counseling)
- Drive for Life (Driving School)
- Mothers groups
- Legal Services
- Counselling and other Youth Based outreach programs
Address
223 High St Penrith, NSW 2750
Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Friday
Local Areas
Penrith
The HDHS SJOG Alcohol & Other Drug Services offers assessment, counselling, referral, prevention and education for alcohol and other drug problems. In addition to substance addiction, the Drug and Alcohol Team assist dually diagnosed clients and offer advice to other clinicians.
Address
2 Day St, Windsor NSW 2756
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Eligibility
All People
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Local Areas
Hawkesbury
Postal Address
Locked Bag 10, Windsor NSW 2756
Referral
Call the number below for self referral to intake.
SMART Recovery Group for Women is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy peer support group for women.
Target Audience
Women over 18 years of age with problematic drug and alcohol dependence at all stages of addressing their substance use.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Wed 10:00am-11:30am or Thurs 5:30pm-7:00pm
Local Areas
Blue Mountains
Postal Address
PO Box 1009, Katoomba NSW 2780
Referral
Call the number below to arrange an interview.
St John of God's Drug and Alcohol service is a specialist unit where clients build an understanding of addiction and learn skills to achieve abstinence. It is a three week detoxification program on a dedicated, specialist unit overseen by addictions medicines specialist Prof Carlos Zubaran Jnr. It offers a supportive environment, free from distractions, where clients build an understanding of addiction and learn skills to achieve abstinence. Alcohol and other drugs detoxification is offered as well as a short rehabilitation provided as a three-week inpatient stay.
Address
177 Grose Vale Road, North Richmond NSW 2754
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Local Areas
Hawkesbury
Postal Address
Locked Bag 2, Richmond NSW 2753
Referral
A written referral from your GP is required for inclusion into the program.
St John of God (Richmond) provides an 8 weekly outpatient session that follows the inpatient program to assist people to maintain abstinence. The program addresses addictions and their associated problems. This may include behavioural addictions such as gambling and gaming addictions as well as addictions to substances such as alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine and/or prescription medications.
Address
177 Grose Vale Road, North Richmond NSW 2754
Target Audience
All people with a drug or alcohol problem.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Local Areas
Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith
Postal Address
Locked Bag 2, Richmond NSW 2753
Referral
A written referral from your GP is required for inclusion into the program. Call the number below to make an appointment.
The Ted Noffs Foundation provides an outreach counselling service to young people between the ages of 12 and 25, their family and carers, who have difficulties with their own or others' alcohol and drug use. The adolescent and family counsellor for the Nepean Region provides young people and/or their families experiencing problems with alcohol and/or other drug misuse:
- An entry and referral point for other services
- Advice
- Case management
- Counselling
- Assessment and
- Case planning
The aim is to assist young people in managing their life in relation to alcohol and other drug use and related issues. It focuses on minimising risk factors and promoting protective factors that reduce the harm from drug use. Family sessions may be appropriate as mediation between the young person and their family. Outclients may be able to assist with family breakdowns and resolve issues related to the young person's drug or alcohol use, facilitate change or assist with their return home.
Address
11 Cleeve Close, Mt Druitt NSW 2770
Target Audience
Young people between 12 and 25 years with alcohol and/ior other drug misuse, mental health, criminal offending, behaviour problems or relationships problems.
Eligibility
Young people aged 12-25 living within Nepean Blue Mountains Region.
Email
noffs1@noffs.org.au
Cost
Free service funded by community services.
Referral
Contact to make a referral.
Warruwi Gambling Help is a confidential helpline for Indigenous Australians running into trouble because of gambling. This number can also be used to contact facilitators to run workshops in the community to lend a hand.
Target Audience
Indigenous Australians, people with a gambling problem.
Eligibility
Aboriginal people
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Call the number below for more information.
Wesley Mission provides face-to-face counselling for problem gamblers and their families, including financial counselling. There are 2 places where gambling counselling can take place:
Richmond
20 West Market St, Richmond NSW 2753
Penrith
Level 1, 148 Henry Street, Penrith NSW 2750
Target Audience
People over 18 with gambling issues.
Eligibility
Aged 18 years or older.
Email
gamblingcounselling@wesleymission.org.au
Local Areas
Hawkesbury, Penrith
The Woodlands Clinic provides a comprehensive medicated assisted treatment program for opioid dependence as an outpatient service of Nepean Hospital. The treatment program includes:
- Dosing for Methadone (Methadone syrup), Buprenorphine (Subutex) and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone film)
- Counselling and case management
- Ongoing support
Address
Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital; Woodlands Rd and Great Western Highway, Katoomba NSW 2780
Target Audience
People with Opioid Dependence
Eligibility
Contact clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program.
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
Dosing (Methadone): 7:15am-10:45am (7 Days) Clinic 7:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Local Areas
Blue Mountains
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.
The youth team is a specialist service that provides support for young people aged 12-20 years who need help with drug and alcohol use. The team is flexible and responsive to the young person's needs, providing services (such as housing, medical, mental health services, education providers) and any other services that help support the young people including:
- Alcohol and other drugs assessment
- Case-management of young people
- Alcohol and other drug counselling and psychological services
- Access to medical services
- Inpatient and outpatient detoxification services
- Opioid treatment services
- Consultation and liaison with service providers
- Access to information and education
Address
Drug and Alcohol Services Building, Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Target Audience
Young people aged between 12 and 25 years with a drug and alcohol problem.
Eligibility
All People
Cost
Free
Hours of Operation
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Referral
Direct referral or through central referral line.