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Is your use of alcohol or drugs starting to worry you? We can help . . .

If you feel you’ve been making some bad choices lately around drugs, including alcohol or tobacco, that’s o.k. Make a good choice and give us a call. Sometimes all you need is a bit of help.

Our youth counselling services provide support for young people, aged between 12-24, who may have problems with alcohol or drugs.

We provide confidential counselling and support and can help you to access other services if needed. We can also provide support for your family and friends.

Find out more about the effects of drug and alcohol misuse and how to take positive steps towards enjoying a full and rewarding life!

DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

You don’t need a GP referral. You can self-refer through our website here. If you have limited access to the internet or would prefer to speak to us to request a referral, please phone the Contact Team on 1300 727 957.

We also accept online provider referrals from other health professionals, services and community and government organisations or they can fax referrals to 07 5546 8223.

HOW DO I KNOW IF COUNSELLING IS RIGHT FOR ME?
To find more about our youth counselling services and how they work give us a call on 1300 727 957 or email your query to [email protected]. Our friendly staff will talk to you about how we can best help out.

For further questions about our programs, you can also view our FAQs page here.

IS THERE A COST?
No, our youth counselling services are provided free of charge.
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?

Our youth counselling services are offered at our offices based on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, in Toowoomba, the South Burnett region, Kingaroy and Townsville.

Our alcohol and other drugs (AOD) psychosocial program, supporting young people aged 12 and above, is offered in:

  • Gladstone
  • Emerald
  • Bundaberg
  • Outreach to Yeppoon and Blackwater locations.
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