Where can I get further information

Going through any treatment programme takes a lot of personal strength. Support from others in your situation, and from organisations set up purposefully to help you, is worth knowing about. This handy collection of contact details is for when you really need it. This list is not exhaustive, but will certainly point you in the right direction.

New South Wales

Alcohol & Drug Information Service

Confidential and anonymous 24-hour telephone service providing information, advice and referral to treatment programs.
Phone: (02) 9361 8000 or 1 800 422 599 (country callers)

AIVL - Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users' League

AIVL is the national peak organisation representing the State and Territory-based Drug User Organisations and issues of national significance for illicit drug users.
Phone: (02) 6279 1600
Web: www.aivl.org.au

NUAA - NSW Users and AIDS Association

NUAA is a peer based organisation concerned with the use of illicit drugs. The provide information about treatment, harm reduction information relating to illicit drug, hepatitis C and HIV.
Phone: (02) 8354 7300 or 1800 644 413
Web: www.nuaa.org.au
Email: nuaa@nuaa.org.au

Family Drug Support

Family Drug Support is a non-religious organisation that provides support for families affected by drug and alcohol issues.
Phone: 1300 368 186
Web: www.fds.org.au
Email: admin@fds.ngo.org.au

Lifeline

Lifeline offers 24 hour support for minor issues and more. An anonymous friend can be a great help!
Phone: 13 11 14
Web: www.lifeline.org.au
Email: infoservice@lifeline.org.au

Narcotics Anonymous Australia

NAA’s primary purpose is to help carry the message that it is possible to stop using drugs to those suffering with their dependence. They organise meetings and events and run a 24 hour hotline.
Phone: 1300 652 820 or 02 9519 6200
Web: www.naoz.org.au

MACS - Methadone Advice & Complaints Service

Information, advice & referrals for people with concerns about methadone treatment.
Phone: 1 800 642 428

DAMEC - Drug & Alcohol Multicultural Ethic Centre

Support for people from a non-English speaking background.
Phone: (02) 9699 3552
Web: www.damec.org.au

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