Territory Users Forum ~ Drug Services

Disclaimer: Please note that a listing on this page in no way implies any endorsement by Territory Users Forum Inc of any agency, service, program or pharmacotherapy treatment. The long term effects of buprenorphine (Subutex) on the human body are not yet known. Methadone is known to cause numerous health problems for short, medium and long term users.

We were hopeful that the election of a new Government in 2001 would enable the provision of the widest range of treatments for those with drug dependency. Instead, the limited detoxification program has ceased to operate and the number of "detox" beds available is extremely limited. It is virtually impossible to access an inpatient detox bed.

Although the Government have implemented methadone maintenance and buprenorphine withdrawal and maintenance programs, these programs are totally inadequate. The waiting list is far too long and the staff at Alcohol and Other Drugs refuse to release a list of General Practitioners who are prescribing buprenorphine or methadone.

Many drug users experience hostility from staff at Alcohol and Other Drugs. If you have any problems accessing this or any other service listed, or if you would like to help TUF to push for improved services and attitudes for drug users contact TUF.

For more background on pharmacotherapies in the NT you may wish to visit our TUF... on Pharmacotherapies page.

Below are a wide range of services that can assist those with a variety of drug related problems.

CRISIS LINE - Territory Wide 1800 019116

COMMUNITY CARE CENTRES
Casuarina 8922 7301
Darwin 8999 2876
Palmerston 8999 3344

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Alice Springs 8951 6711
Jabiru 8979 2018
Katherine 8973 8570
Tennant Creek 8962 4218

TREATMENT SERVICES
QUIT LINE 131 848

Alcohol Awareness and Family Recovery
a support and counselling service for family members affected by the misuse of alcohol and other drugs
Telephone: 8941 2211

Daly River 5-mile a residential program for families
Telephone: 8978 2480

Alcohol and Other Drug Services (ADS) a specialist multi-disciplinary alcohol and other drug unit.
Telephone: 8922 8399

Amity Community Services a non-residential counseling service for those with alcohol and other drug problems.
Telephone: 8981 8030

Banyan House a residential treatment program for people dependent on alcohol and other drugs.
Telephone: 8947 0832

Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (CAAPS) a residential and outpatient treatment service for Aboriginal people and their families.
Telephone: 8922 4800

Darwin Withdrawal Services provides a semi- medical home detoxification service from alcohol and other drugs.
Telephone: 8948 0087

Employee Assistance Service NT provides a counselling service for people in the workforce and their families.
Telephone: Darwin 8941 1752
Alice Springs 8953 4225
Toll free 1800 193123

FORWAARD a residential rehabilitation program primarily catering for Aboriginal people with alcohol related issues.
Telephone: 8981 8673

NETWORK AGAINST PROHIBITION provides peer education and support, for users by users on the many issues facing users i.e. legal issues, bbv issues and accessing treatment as well as an underground needle and syringe program.
Telephone: 8942 0570

Salvation Army Bridge Program is a 12-week residential program and a day program for persons with alcohol and other drugs misuse problems.
Telephone: 8981 4199

SUPPORT SERVICES
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen a support group for partners, families and children of people with alcohol problems.
Telephone: 8948 3964

Alcoholics Anonymous a support group for individuals with alcohol problems.
Telephone: Darwin 8948 5202
Alice Springs 8953 0802

ANSTI a residential facility for the homeless which provides assistance for those wishing to overcome substance misuse problems.
Telephone: 8988 2600

Narcotics Anonymous a support group for individuals with drug problems. Meetings are held on Saturday at 6pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Cummins St, Nightcliff.

CONTACTS OUTSIDE OF DARWIN
ALICE SPRINGS
Central Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Services (CAAODS) provides a non-residential counselling service, home detoxification services, community development and nationally accredited training courses.
Telephone: 8951 7580

Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU) coordinates residential, day and aftercare treatment programs catering primarily for Aboriginal clients with alcohol related issues.
Telephone: 8955 5336

Drug and Alcohol Services Association (DASA) a community based non-residential counselling service. Also offers a non-medical detoxification service and manages the Sobering Up Shelter.
Telephone: 8952 8412

Holyoake Alice Springs Inc a service for adults and children who are affected directly or indirectly by alcohol and other drug use.
Telephone: 8952 5899

Injartnama Village is a residential outstation program for Aboriginal clients, approx 100kns out of Alice Springs.
Telephone: 8953 2567

Tennant Creek
Anyininyi Alcohol Aftercare provides a counselling, support and residential services for Aboriginal clients with alcohol related issues.
Telephone: 8962 2028

BRADAAG an alcohol and other drug residential and day program for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients. Also manages the Sobering Up Shelter.
Telephone: 8962 1912

Living With Alcohol Program a Health Development program providing support, community development, education, and training in the Barkly region.
Telephone: 8962 4282

KATHERINE
Alcohol and Other Drugs Team a Health Development program providing support, community development, education, and training in the Katherine region.
Telephone: 8973 8628

Employee Assistance Service NT a non-residential counselling service.
Telephone: 8971 2764

Kalano a residential rehabilitation service primarily for Aboriginal people dependent on alcohol.
Telephone: 8972 3588

EAST ARNHEM
Living With Alcohol Program is a Health Development program providing support, community development, education, training and limited counselling services in the East Arnhem region.
Telephone: 8987 0445