Useful Links
This is an 8 week web-based program for people looking to change their alcohol consumption. It gives you information and assistance on how to manage high-risk situations such as social situations, binge drinking, coping with withdrawal and other issues.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral line 24 hours, 7 days
Ph: 1800 888 236
Australian Drug Foundation - DrugInfo Clearinghouse
Ph: 1300 858 584 (Alcohol and drugs information)
Australian Federal Government’s National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2011
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/B83AD1F91AA632ADCA25718E0081F1C3/$File/nas-06-09.pdf
Don’t lose your standards - http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/C6738D5F231CC231CA25767200820337/$File/young.pdf
Family Drug Help
A support service staffed by trained volunteers and professional counsellors
Ph: 1300 660 068
Parentline
Parentline VIC is a statewide confidential and anonymous telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children up to 18 years. 8am to 12am Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm weekends.
Visit the parentline website.
Ph: 13 22 89 (cost of a local call)
Step Back Think
Step Back Think has a long-term goal of eradicating punching-on as the reflexive response among young people when confronted with a threatening situation while out on the town. Their message urges friends - guys and girls - to protect each other by removing each other from potentially life-changing or fatal situations.
http://www.stepbackthink.org/
Suicide Helpline
Ph: 1300 651 251
www.somazone.com.au
This is a website developed by young people for young people. Access health information on a range of issues including alcohol and drugs, mind health, relationships and sexual health.
Turning Point Drug & Alcohol Centre
Ph: (03) 8413 8444
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA)
http://www.vaada.org.au/
Youth Substance Abuse Service
24-hour support and referral for 12- to 21-year-olds
Melbourne Ph: 03 9418 1020
Regional Vic Ph: 1800 014 446