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Our Counselling & Treatment Service (CTS) and Youth Drug & Alcohol Program (YDAP) provides counselling and support and a range of therapeutic groups for people experiencing alcohol and/or drug related issues. This service is free and is available to individuals, family members and carers.

About this service

Counselling and Treatment Service

Our Counselling & Treatment Service is a team of dedicated counsellors who provide a range of therapeutic treatments, support and information. Our services include:

  • individual counselling
  • family member/carer counselling
  • therapeutic group sessions for adults

Youth Drug & Alcohol Program

If you are aged between 12 and 25, we can offer you support. This support includes short-term counselling focused on specific problems or immediate crises through to long-term counselling.

Group Programs

We regularly run support and therapeutic groups for people who are having difficulty with alcohol and other drugs, and for people seeking support in preventing relapse.

Who we care for

We care for people experiencing alcohol and/or drug related issues, and their family and carers.

How to access this service

You can refer yourself to our service by calling the Alcohol and Drug Service Intake & Helpline on (02) 5124 9977.

What to expect

When you call us, we will conduct a phone assessment and arrange a referral to the counselling team. If we think your needs are better addressed by another organisation/agency or service, we’ll let you know and give you their details.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP
  • Medicare card
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)

Where we’re located

City Health Centre, 1 Moore Street, Canberra City, ACT.

Monday to Friday 08.30am – 5.00pm (excluding public holidays).

We have directions and transport information for this service.

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week