Alcohol and other drug treatment (north)

What is available?

Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned a number of organisations to provide alcohol and other drug services and programs in the northern parts of the state.

They are:

Anglicare Tasmania:

  • screening and brief intervention commonly consisting of a single, time-limited session
  • counselling services delivered by trained professionals
  • case management to provide a strong foundation for care that is person-centred, culturally appropriate, and improves a patient’s quality of life
  • post treatment or follow-up support that involves supporting individuals once they have completed a recovery or rehabilitation program.

The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army runs a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, which includes:

  • clinical assessments and referrals
  • individual and group counselling
  • medically supervised home-based withdrawal
  • facilitating appropriate referrals for treatment
  • secondary consultation and medication planning 
  • arrange and follow up specialist health appointments
  • case management AOD interventions
  • post-rehabilitation support and relapse prevention.

Who is eligible?

Anglicare:

Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (ADATS)

  • people (18yrs+) who have experienced negative impacts including harm or impairment from the use or misuse of alcohol and drugs.

Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services PLUS (ADATS-plus):

  • young people (12-18yrs), or people who are experiencing homelessness and/or co-morbid mental health issues, who have experienced negative impacts including harm or impairment from the use or misuse of alcohol and drugs.

The Salvation Army:

The Bridge Program:

  • men and women who require comprehensive intervention for alcohol and other drug use.

Where is it available?

The service is available statewide.

Not all services are physically delivered in every local community, but eligible people in the areas indicated have access to some level of service. This could be face to face or through other means such as phone support. Speak to the service providers for more information.

Who can make a referral?

Self-referral, referral from families and carers, general practice, other medical practitioners and allied health professionals, State services and community services.

A collaborative multidisciplinary team care approach is encouraged to maximise client recovery.

How much does it cost?

This service is provided free to eligible clients where service capacity exists. 

Is there a related Tasmanian HealthPathway?

Yes. Health professionals can log in to the Tasmanian HealthPathways portal and search Alcohol and Drugs, under Mental Health.

Who provides the service?

  • The Salvation Army Bridge Program - Launceston
    Phone:
    03 6232 2900
  • Anglicare Tasmania
    Phone:
    1800 243 232