Alcohol & Other Drug Intervention & Management (AIM)

Support for people living in regional SA experiencing mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use concerns

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Are you concerned about your use of alcohol and other drugs? Are you also worried about your mental health?

In this free program, you’ll work with friendly Clinicians to set goals and develop new strategies to reduce your alcohol and other drug use and manage mental health concerns.

Your journey with AIM may be shared with a Peer Practitioner who has lived experience of substance use concerns.

Peer Practitioners understand what you are going through and can provide helpful insights and strategies based on their own personal experience.

Our team can work with other people involved in your care to support you to make long-term changes to your use of alcohol and/or other drugs.

What do we offer?

  • Integrated care

    Support for both alcohol and/or other drug use and mental health concerns.

  • Support from people who understand

    Our team are here for you with helpful insights from personal recovery experiences.

  • Set personal goals

    Focus on the changes that are most important to you.

  • No cost

    Services are free at Sonder.

Accessing this service

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • Be aged 16 years or over; and
  • Be experiencing substance use concerns and mental health concerns.

Where can I access AIM?

Appointments are available in Nuriootpa, Gawler, Victor Harbor, or Kingscote.

Who are the staff?

Clinicians and Peer Practitioners. They are experienced in the treatment of alcohol and other drug use concerns as well as providing psychological therapy for people concerned about their mental health.

They work together as a team along with other people involved in your care to help you achieve your goals.

How do I access this service?

Getting started with AIM is easy! You can refer yourself or a health professional can make a referral on your behalf. 

Complete the online referral form and our team will be in touch with you.

To refer yourself over the phone or talk to Sonder’s AIM team, call Sonder on (08) 8209 0710.

Referral information for GPs and other health professionals

To refer a patient to this service, please send a referral to the Country Head to Health Phone Service via Healthlink (EDI: sahthiar) or by Fax to (08) 9467 6233, or email to CSAHTH@neaminational.org.au, along with any relevant documentation (Mental Health Treatment Plan, Discharge Summary, Assessments). To discuss your referral, call 1800 595 212.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our person-centred approach

We support people to improve their wellbeing and pursue a life with meaning, hope and purpose.

We do this through:

  • Respecting your values, treatment and support preferences.
  • Focusing on and amplifying your strengths.
  • Supporting you to develop and reach personal goals and ambitions.
  • Helping you to develop self-management skills.
Sonder Receptionist welcoming Client

For Mental Health Emergencies Call 000

If you, or someone you are with, are hurt or need immediate support, please call 000.

Mental Health Emergencies

This service is supported by funding from Country SA PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.