Alcohol, Drugs & Other Dependencies

Reconnecting Aboriginal men with cultural identity, responsibilities and community.

Codes 4 Life is an Abo­rig­i­nal men’s pro­gram that seeks to address and curb unlaw­ful behav­iour stem­ming from alco­hol and sub­stance abuse, includ­ing drink dri­ving, domes­tic vio­lence, and sex­u­al assault.

DASA offers a range of services to provide rehabilitation from misuse or dependency on alcohol and other drugs, and education to the broader community.

Our Residents don’t live in our workplace, we work in their Home.

DACAS is a free 24/7 telephone advisory service that assists health and welfare professionals in Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory to respond effectively to individuals with alcohol or other drug use problems.

All calls to DACAS are initially answered by experienced clinicians from Turning Point. Calls that require specialist medical advice are referred on to DACAS consultants for a secondary consultation. DACAS consultants are experienced addiction medical specialists working in Victoria.

All DACAS consultants aim to respond to requests for secondary consultation within one hour, or as soon as possible if the matter is urgent.

DACAS is operated by Turning Point.

Counselling

Counselling, organisational development, human-resource consultancy services and critical-incident stress-management services are available for individuals and organisations across the Northern Territory.

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Provides professional, customised support and learning programs to minimise risks to employees’ personal health and wellbeing associated with exposure to traumatic events. Training includes stress management, effective communication, basic counselling skills and dealing with aggressive & violent people. A comprehensive peer support training program is also available.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Provides a comprehensive range of confidential counselling and support services in work-related problems for employees and their immediate family members, paid for by employers.

After-hours appointments are also available.

Male and female counsellors are available.

Training & Development

Training and consultancy services available in organisational development and human resources include strategic & business planning, performance management, succession planning, organisational reviews, focus groups & culture surveys, team development, leadership, development programs, human resource consulting, performance review & evaluation, policy review & development, recruitment and retention, recruitment testing, job design, outplacement services, career planning, performance management, diversity & cultural change and organisational change.

Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Program

A specialist counselling and therapeutic treatment service for people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

The program helps to support, encourage and reinforceactions taken by individuals to reduce alcohol and othersubstance related harm. The program is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of the individual, children, couples, families, groups, communities or organisations.

Education and counselling for employees and members oftheir immediate families are also available.

EASA psychologists and counsellors offering the program are professionally accredited, trained and experienced. Male and female counsellors are available.

The East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) plays a crucial role in coordinating and providing Community Patrol Services across all nine communities in the East Arnhem region. With a team of 43 employees, EARC works in collaboration with various organisations such as the NT Department of Health (DoH), Gove District Hospital, Community Clinics, Sobering Up Shelters (SUS), and Patrollers.

The aim is to offer culturally appropriate assistance to Indigenous individuals who are at risk of causing harm or being harmed. This includes supporting intoxicated individuals, those under the influence of substances, young people, victims of violence, and the homeless.

The council operates a Sobering-Up Shelter (SUS) in Nhulunbuy, which plays a vital role in supporting the Community Patrol team. The shelter assists clients who are intoxicated and pose a threat to the community or themselves.

The Sobering-Up Shelter follows a harm minimisation philosophy. This approach focuses on reducing the negative health, social, and economic consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. It aims to minimise harm to both the community and the individual, without necessarily eliminating substance use entirely.

FORWAARD Aboriginal Corporation is a quality certified, not for profit, Aboriginal controlled organisation which was established in 1967.  Through our treatment programs, FORWAARD enables people to integrate back into society reconnecting with their families and community. We provide a secure place for individuals to stay while they are recovering, in an environment that is culturally appropriate and supportive of efforts at rehabilitation. While we predominantly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we will, and always have assisted any person who is genuinely seeking and needing our services.

We provide client centred, holistic programs, focusing on all aspects of an individuals social and emotional wellbeing. As part of our program, we explore the positive impact that harm minimisation has on a person, their family and community. We will provide a variety of life skills, financial and work placement training, all the while supporting clients and providing them with the tools needed to overcome their alcohol or drug misuse.

Counselling

Individual and group counselling are available as part of a twelve week residential rehabilitation program for indigenous and nonindigenous people with alcohol problems.

Drug & Alcohol Education Awareness Program for Schools & Youth Groups

Provides education and awareness at schools for children and young people in Years 5 to 12 about alcohol or other drugs. Youth groups are also available across the Top End.

Education & General Information

Education and general information are provided for indigenous and non-indigenous people with alcohol problems.

Residential Rehabilitation Program

A twelve-week residential treatment program for indigenous and non-indigenous adults and young people over 18 years old. The program provides an opportunity to identify and address the main problems and concerns relating to their substance misuse.

You can contact Gambler’s Help for free and confidential support.

To talk to someone about your gambling, call:

• Gambler’s Help line: 1800 858 858
• Gambler’s Help Youthline: 1800 262 376.

These lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

headspace Darwin provides ‘no wrong door’ advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25 in the Darwin and Palmerston region. By registering for support, you will receive contact to discuss your options whether that be at headspace Darwin or within our community.

Our centre can support with:

mental health/social and emotional wellbeing
work and study
alcohol and other drugs
physical health
early psychosis
We are a free, confidential and inclusive service which does not discriminate regardless of race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or abilities.