About our drug and alcohol services
Murrumbidgee LHD offers specialist drug and alcohol services that offers safe and non-judgmental support, advice and treatment.
Drug and alcohol clinicians are based in each of our community mental health, drug and alcohol services. We can help guide you to the information or treatment you are seeking and are here to help you get your life back on track.
Specialist drug and alcohol programs
Learn more about the specialist drug and alcohol programs and treatments we provide.
Drug and alcohol counselling
Helps you and your families understand and manage the complex issues relating to substance use. We perform an assessment, which allows us to inform you about available treatment or options.
Home detox
A medically supported treatment for people withdrawing from mild to moderate alcohol and/or drug dependence.
Specialist Substance Use in Pregnancy Service (SUPPS-C)
Specialist advice and treatment for women with substance use issues during pregnancy.
Opioid treatment program
Methadone, buprenorphine or suboxone treatment for people dependent on prescribed or illicit opioids. Case management supports patients to access a range of assistance for their drug dependence.
Magistrates’ Early Referral into Treatment Program (MERIT)
The MERIT Program is a local 3-month court-based voluntary diversion program for adults with criminal charges and illicit drug use problems, who are eligible for release on bail and keen to undertake drug treatment.
Cannabis clinic
Confidential assessment, treatment and support for people concerned about their own cannabis use or that of their children or family.
Quit for New Life program
This program supports women, who identify as having an Aboriginal baby, to quit smoking during pregnancy.
Naloxone program
Naloxone therapy is used to treat opioid overdose and save lives in our community.
Key contacts
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| AccessLine | |
| Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) | 1800 422 599 |
24-hour Stimulant Treatment Line | 1800 101 188 |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | 1300 222 222 |
| Family Drug Support | 1300 368 186 |
Virtual care appointments
Virtual care (telehealth) uses technology to offer patients and consumers a convenient way to connect with health professionals. Virtual care has many benefits for patients, carers and health professionals. Learn more about virtual care.