The Drug & Alcohol Services are a component of the Drug & Alcohol Directorate of the Mid North Coast Local Health District. The service operates a freecall number 1300 662 263 (during office hours) for all enquiries and appointments. Voicemail messages can be left after hours.
DISTRICT WIDE INTAKE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL – 1300 662 263
The Drug & Alcohol service provides information, support and treatment for individuals (or their families) affected by alcohol and other problematic legal or illegal drug use issues.
The Drug & Alcohol Service treatment options may include, withdrawal management, counselling, opioid treatment program, court diversion programs, specialist medical consultation, hospital consultations, early interventions and community engagement activities, as well as education.
Specific programs include:
- Drug & Alcohol Counsellors are available at Community Health Centres across the Mid North Coast Local Health District
- Opioid Substitution Programs for the management of opioid dependence
- Magistrates’ Early Referral into Treatment Program (MERIT), a court diversion program for those with criminal charges and illicit drug issues
- Outpatient withdrawal management for those assessed as suitably supported to withdraw in the community
- Consultancy and education to other agencies and health professionals.
Linkages to Non-government Agencies
The Drug & Alcohol Service is proactive in its partnerships with residential treatment and community based non-government organisations (NGOs) as well as Aboriginal medical services (AMS).
These partnerships support Closing The Gap initiatives to facilitate improvements in health outcomes for all consumers within the District.
District Management
District Drug and Alcohol Manager
David Rogers
David.Rogers1@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone 1300 662 263
Services available at these locations
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Youth Services and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263
Coffs Harbour Health Campus,
Mental and General Well Being Centre,
345 Pacific Highway,
Coffs Harbour South, 2450
The Coffs Harbour Drug and Alcohol Service provides;
- assessment
- home & outpatient withdrawal management
- medical consultation
- early intervention program
- outpatient counselling
- education and information
- opioid treatments and case management
- inpatient consultations
- cannabis clinic
- drugs in pregnancy services.
Outreach
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Linkages to Non-government Agencies
The service has strong linkages with non government D&A agencies within the locality, to facilitate and advise patients for their suitability to these treatments.
How to contact the Service
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number.
Intake Phone Number
Phone 1300 662 263
Cannabis Clinic
Phone 1300 664 098
Reception
Phone 02 6656 7936
Fax 02 6656 7937
Or contact the Service Manager via email: Linda.Fawcett@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Postal
Drug and Alcohol Services Coffs Harbour
Locked Bag 812, Coffs Harbour 2450.
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Youth Services and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263.
The Kempsey Drug & Alcohol service provides:
- Assessments
- Opioid treatments and case management
- Counselling
- Community based withdrawal management
- Court diversion (Merit)
- Cannabis Clinic
- Drugs in Pregnancy (DiPs) Service
- Quit 4 New Life (Q4NL) Service
- Early intervention, community engagement & education
- Medical consultations
- Inpatient consultations.
Partnerships with Non-government Organisations
The Drug & Alcohol Service remains proactive in its partnerships with residential treatment and community based non-government organisations (NGO’s), as well as Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS). These partnerships support Closing the Gap initiatives to facilitate improvements in health outcomes for all consumers within the District.
How to contact the Service
How to contact the Service to book an appointment or seek advice:
Phone 1300 662 263
Intake Phone Number
1300 662 263
Reception
Phone 02 6562 0502
Fax 02 6562 0230
Service Manager:
Wendy Munro
Phone 02 6586 6030
Fax 02 6588 2910
Wendy.Munro@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Youth Services and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Youth Services and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263.
The Port Macquarie Drug & Alcohol service provides:
- Assessments
- Opioid treatments and case management
- Counselling
- Community based withdrawal management
- Court diversion (Merit)
- Cannabis Clinic
- Drugs in Pregnancy (DiPs) Service
- Quit 4 New Life (Q4NL) Service
- Early intervention, community engagement & education
- Medical consultations
- Inpatient consultations.
Outreach
The Drug & Alcohol Service offer limited outreach services to Wauchope and Camden Haven to support those isolated by transport deficiencies.
Partnerships with Non-government Agencies
The Drug & Alcohol Services maintain strong working relationships with all government & non-government organisations in order to promote the best treatment pathway and service provision for individual needs.
How to contact the Service
How to contact the Drug & Alcohol Service to book an appointment or seek advice:
Intake Line 1300 662 263
Reception
Phone 02 6586 6030
Fax 02 6586 6040
Service Manager
Wendy Munro
Phone 02 6586 6030
Fax 02 6588 2910
Wendy.Munro@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Specialist Drug and Alcohol workers from Coffs Harbour also travel to Bellingen, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca,Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Youth Services and to the Aboriginal Medical Services at Coffs Harbour. The outreach programs are provided to clients who may not be have the resources to travel to Coffs Harbour or under the age to hold a drivers licence.
Initial contact with the service for appointments is via the intake phone number 1300 662 263
Nambucca HealthOne
4 Fred Brain Avenue
Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
Hours
Wednesday All Day 8.30-5pm
Phone 1300 662 263