Queensland
Alcohol and other drug services
Brisbane (Moonyah)
Located on Turrbal and Yuggera land in Red Hill, Brisbane. These services provide residential and non-residential services to adults wanting to address problematic substance use.
We provide a 13-bed withdrawal management (detox) unit for mild to moderate withdrawal, where participants generally stay for seven to 10 days. Participants stay in dormitory accommodation.
We provide an 80-bed residential rehabilitation program, where participants stay onsite and complete a three-month program. Participants have their own room with shared bathrooms.
We also deliver a non-residential rehabilitation day program and one-to-one support at various locations around Brisbane.
Participants can access pre-treatment support in the community and post-treatment support upon exit from the withdrawal management unit or residential program. Transitional support is provided through one-to-one support, including case management, education and referral.
Brisbane Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services have established relationships with an array of external service providers. An individual goal plan will be created at the beginning of treatment and will remain a live document through the duration of the program. This plan will identify those services which will further support an individual’s journey during the program and post-treatment.
Brisbane AOD Services aims to provide opportunities for participants to further strengthen their connection to community through engaging in healthy social activities.
The residential rehabilitation program includes:
- Weekly guest presenters from external services
- Weekly social activities
- Regular offsite outings
- A movement and dance group
There is also a basketball court, volleyball court, a swimming pool, and a recreation room with pool tables and table tennis.
The withdrawal management unit provides participants with the opportunity to engage in physical activities including twice daily park walks, access to the recreational room, and art and crafts. There is a regular chapel service onsite which is optional.
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services are located on Yugambeh land in Southport and Mount Tamborine. These services provide residential and non-residential services to adults wanting to address problematic substance use.
We provide an 11-bed withdrawal management (detox) unit for mild to moderate withdrawal, where participants generally stay for seven days. Participants have their own room within the unit, with shared bathrooms.
We also provide a 56-bed residential rehabilitation program, where participants stay onsite and complete a three-month program. Participants have their own room in shared accommodation.
At Pathways, we provide pre- and post-treatment support, including a non-residential rehabilitation day program and SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) recovery groups.
Participants can access pre-treatment support in the community and post-treatment support upon exit from the withdrawal management unit or residential rehabilitation program.
Gold Coast AOD Services have established relationships with an array of external service providers. An individual goal plan will be created at the beginning of treatment and will remain a live document through the duration of the program. This plan will identify those services which will further support an individual’s journey during the program and post-treatment.
Gold Coast AOD Services aims to provide opportunities for participants to further strengthen their connection to community through engaging in healthy social activities, both onsite and offsite. Onsite, there is a volleyball court, a swimming pool, a recreation room with a pool table and table tennis, and access to bush walks. There is a regular chapel service onsite which is optional.
Mount Isa
At Mount Isa, our service is located on Kalkadoon land and offers a 25-bed residential rehabilitation program predominantly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 18, as well as families with dependent children. The service includes group work, case management, and weekly one-to-one sessions with a case worker. This may include referral to specialist and other external services.
Children may also be accommodated while their parents engage in treatment. They will be supported to receive health checks and engage in educational activities (for example, kindergarten, primary or secondary school).
Mount Isa Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services have established relationships with an array of external service providers. An individual goal plan will be created at the beginning of treatment and will remain a live document through the duration of the program. This plan will identify those services which will further support an individual’s journey during the program and post-treatment.
Mount Isa AOD Services aim to provide opportunities for participants to further strengthen their connection to community through engaging in healthy social activities, including a nutrition and exercise program, and access to men’s and women’s groups. Participants are also able to engage in cultural activities onsite and externally.
Townsville
Located just minutes from the Townsville Central Business District and Strand, Townsville Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services are located on Wulgurukaba and Bindal land. These services provide residential services to adults wanting to address problematic substance use.
Townsville AOD Services provide a 10-bed withdrawal management (detox) unit for mild to moderate withdrawal, where participants generally stay for seven days. Participants have their own room with a shared bathroom.
There is also a 52-bed residential rehabilitation program, where participants stay onsite and complete a three-month program. Participants have their own room in shared accommodation.
Participants can access pre-treatment support in the community and post-treatment support upon exit from the withdrawal management unit or residential program. Transitional support is provided through one-to-one support, including case management, education and referral.
Townsville AOD Services have established relationships with an array of external service providers. An individual goal plan will be created at the beginning of treatment and will remain a live document through the duration of the program. This plan will identify those services which will further support an individual’s journey during the program and post-treatment.
Townsville AOD Services aims to provide opportunities for participants to further strengthen their connection to community and engage in healthy social activities, including offsite outings. Art and craft activities are regularly run onsite. There is a swimming pool, a pool table, table tennis, and a recreation hall for basketball, volleyball, cricket and indoor soccer.
Youth residential rehabilitation program
Based in Townsville, our three-month residential rehabilitation program can support up to eight young people aged between 16 and 25 years.
The program requires young people to participate in group work and individual sessions with their case worker and participate in a range of community-based activities.
Alcohol and other drugs are not allowed while participating in our rehabilitation program, but young people's overall long-term goals are their choice.
Young people are supported by youth workers 24 hours a day and have a case worker working with them to help identify and achieve their goals.
Youth — outreach program
Outreach case managers support young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who are experiencing problems arising from their alcohol or other drug use who live in Townsville, Ingham, Charters Towers and Ayr. Case managers can meet young people where they feel most comfortable, for example in their home or a local community space.
