Support for people living with both mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use concerns
Make a referralThe program helps people to address the practical, physical, social and emotional issues that often accompany living with both mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use concerns.
We provide; peer support, alcohol and other drugs counselling, and psychological support to address both mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use concerns.
We can also provide care coordination to ensure your needs are addressed by the most appropriate services in the community.
Alcohol and other drugs can affect your mental health, leading to what is known as comorbidity.
It can be a challenge to receive the proper care to address both addiction and mental health. We are fully trained in the area of alcohol and other drugs and mental health to ensure you receive the best care for your wellbeing goals.
Our team will work with you to develop a plan utilising tailored, evidence-based therapies to help you achieve both your substance use and mental health goals.
We can also assist your family or support network.
A peer support worker is someone who has lived with addiction and mental health challenges.
They can personally relate to challenges you may be facing in both your daily living and can help you stay engaged in a treatment program.
Our team understand that coming from a diverse background or older age group can add further challenges to accessing the right support.
We will be guided by you and best practices to support you and your goals. We also have a First Nations specific worker to assist you in the way that is most helpful to you.
We can help you in other areas of your life and can link you with other services such as housing, health and financial wellbeing.
We can provide referrals to support engagement in education, training and employment. We will work alongside other organisations, people or family members in supporting you.
We support individuals who want to make changes to their drug and/or alcohol use and improve their mental health.
Support will be prioritised for people from diverse backgrounds, such as:
Our team is made up of Peer Support Workers, AOD Workers and Comorbidity Clinicians.
Service hubs are located in Northern Adelaide, Southern Adelaide and Central Adelaide.
Individuals may self-refer via:
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening situation, please call Emergency Services on 000.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, you can visit Safe Haven or Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre instead of the Emergency Department.
This service is supported by funding from the Adelaide Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.