Drugs and Alcohol

Information to help you deal with issues surrounding drugs and alcohol

“I started doing what everyone else was doing, going to the night clubs once a week, then that turned into twice a week, then 4 times a week.” (Parent)

“I didn’t think it was a problem because all my other friends were doing it and their parents would babysit.
“Then it turned into drinking the other 3 days at my house. After I left detox, I went to rehab, then I found NA and AA and they were a huge support”. (Parent)

“I rang rehabs and the waiting list was too long or I wasn’t eligible or I didn’t fit the criteria. I’m like, ‘You are kidding me?’ So I actually turned my home into a rehab. For me, It was about building new friendships as well and meeting new people to associate with that didn’t use drugs or alcohol. And to this day, my premises are still alcohol-free, smoke-free and drug-free.” (Parent)

Residential Rehab Services

Destiny Haven

Family-oriented environment where women can experience safety, unconditional love and acceptance, encouragement, counselling and appropriate psycho-and life-skills education to help their recovery and wellness journey. (Hunter Valley)

Kamira Farm

Residential treatment options for women, pregnant women, and women with children who are experiencing problematic alcohol and/or other drug use across New South Wales. (Central Coast)

Kwila Community Based Rehab

Flexible, community-based rehabilitation programs with a focus on continuum of care and integration with other healthcare, social and recovery support services. (Hexham)

Phoebe House

A residential, drug and alcohol rehab program to meet the treatment needs of mothers experiencing substance use issues. The program is holistic, evidence- and outcomes-based and is tailored to each resident and their children’s individual care needs. (Rockdale, Sydney)