Specialist Alcohol & Other Drug Family Support
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About this service
The Specialist Alcohol & Other Drug Family Support service supports families impacted by alcohol and/or drug misuse.
It is available to families living in Melbourne’s metropolitan west and Brimbank Melton regions and in homes when:
- At least one parent or carer has an identified substance issue
- They are willing to tackle their substance issue
- Substance misuse has the potential to impact the children and family's wellbeing.
The service offers a range of home-based outreach support that includes:- Harm minimisation
- Counselling
- Relapse prevention
- Help to create a safe and stable home environment
- Assistance to enhance parenting skills, life skills, personal development
support to access appropriate community services.How to access this service
Referrals to the Substance Abuse and Family Support service can be made by either the family or involved professionals and is available to those living in the Victorian local government areas of:
Maribyrnong
Melbourne
Moonee Valley
Brimbank
Hobsons Bay
Wyndam
Melton
For enquiries and referrals please contact the Substance Abuse and Family Support Intake Worker on 9680 8444 during business hours.-
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Service name
Specialist Alcohol & Other Drug Family Support
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Service address
118 Commercial Road Footscray VIC 3011
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Phone
9680 8444
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Urgency levels
Direct Help, Some Help
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Service name
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Website
www.mackillop.org.au/programs/substance-specialist-alcohol-and-drug-family-support
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Last update
18/06/2021
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Service type
INDIVIDUAL
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