Al-Anon

Al-Anon Family Groups
Australian General Service Office
GPO Box 1002H, Melbourne Vic 3001

Alcohol and Drug Information Service

ADIS provide a 24 hour, 7 days a week confidential service which includes advice, information and referral to local agencies. In NSW.

Phone: (02) 9361 8000, 1800 422 599

Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone: (02) 9799 1199

AA Discussion Group 31
Phone: (02) 9799 1199
Fax: (02) 9716 7547

Australian Drug Foundation

The Australian Drug Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation working to prevent and reduce harm caused by alcohol and other drug use.

C/o St Vincents Hospital
366 Victoria St Darlinghurst 2010
Phone: (02) 9361 2111, 1800 422 599
Email: adf@adf.org.au
Website: www.adf.org.au

Australian Hepatitis Council

Phone: (02) 6232 4257
Fax: (02) 6232 4318

Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA)

CEIDA publishes a range of leaflets and booklets on drugs, drus-related issues and HIV/AIDS. For more information phone (02) 9818 0488. CEIDA is also actively involved in professional development and public education and has one of the largest research librarries for the drug and alcohol professional. It publishes Connexions, the bi-monthly magazine on drug issues. CEIDA is administered by Central Sydney Area Health Service and is funded by the NSW Health Department.

Phone: ?
TTY: (02) 9818 2993
Fax: (02) 9818 0441
Website: www.ceida.net.au

CEIDA Information Centre
Rozelle Hospital Grounds, Balmain Rd (opposite Cecily St)
(Private Mail Bag No 6)
Rozelle NSW 2039

Coopers Cottage Drug and Alcohol Service

This service provides a methadone facility to the local community and includes a drugs in pregnancy service, medical assessment and support, education groups for clients and liaison with WILMA and other Macarthur Health Service arms.

Activities include producing a monthly newsletter, an expanded drugs in pregnancy program, hepatitis screening, liaison with pharmacists and GPs to provide further avenues for methadone dispensing and prescribing, a home detoxification service, an inservice program for staff, and links to other services such as Browne St Mental Health Service, Odyssey House, Tharawal, Maryfields and WILMA.

PO Box 149 Campbelltown
Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd, Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4634 4177
Fax: (02) 4634 4190

Detoxification Services

Centre for Addictive Medicine: (02) 9840 3462
Corella Unit, Fairfield Hospital: (02) 9616 8800, or (02) 9616 8586
Jarrah House: (02) 9661 6555
Methadone Detox: (02) 9749 9447
Odyssey House (Intake via Sydney): (02) 9281 5144
Orana House: (02) 4223 8155
South West Region Employee Assistance Program: (02) 9954 4399
WHOS MTAR Lidcombe Hospital: (02) 9749 9447
William Booth (Surry Hills): (02 9212 2322

Drug and Alcohol Counselling Team

Counsellors assess, refer and counsel people with all kinds of drug and alcohol problems. They also work in community projects and provide community education and hospital support to inpatients. Methadone and needle and syringe exchange services are available.

Some current activities are: an integrated committee to address drug and alcohol services in Claymore: a partnership with Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation to supply training and support to workers there: a project targeting the safe disposal of needles and syringes in Macarthur.

Services include: an assessment, counselling and group work program for the local community, an assessment program in conjunction with Campbelltown Probation and Parole Service which permits supervised individuals to receive prompt assessment: groups dealing with alcohol and other drug awareness, women's health, depression, problem gambling and smoking management: education, training and support to those who work with people affected by alocohol and other drugs: a home detoxification service: a needle and syringe program at Wollondilly Community Health Centre: an outreach needle and syringe program across Macarthur: an amalgamation of the Counselling Team with the Coopers Cottage Methadone Program.

The Drug and Alcohol Team can be accessed by contacting the Manager, Macarthur Drug and Alcohol Service on (02) 4634 4177, or through Campbelltown CHC or Narellan CHC

Drug and Alcohol Women's Network

Medium term supported accommodation for single women and women with children in recovery from alcohol and other drugs.

78 Lithgow St Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4625 5513
Fax: (02) 4626 3163
Email: dawninc@bocnet.com.au

Family Drug Support Hotline

A 24 hour information, help and referral service especially for families, which also has self-help groups for family members of drug users across NSW.

Phone: (02) 9798 0001, or 1300 368 186
Website: www.fds.org.au

Hep C Info and Support Line

Freecall: 1800 803 990

Hepatitis C Council of NSW

Phone: (02) 9332 1599, 1800 803 990

Hepatitis C Nurse, Liverpool Hospital

Clinical Nurse Consultant, SWS Public Health Unit - Education and support for hepatitis C EPC
Melissa Fraser: (02) 9828 3570

Hepatitis C Social Worker, Liverpool Hospital

SWSAHS Hepatitis C Social Worker - Assessments, referrals and counselling
Marlize Mouton: (02) 9828 5933, or on page Liverpool Hospital 9828 3000

Holyoake NSW Institute of Alcohol and Drug Addictions

Provides a 12 week co-dependency course aimed at helping adults cope with living with someone else's addictions, e.g. alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours. Subjects discussed in small group situations include grief, self-esteem, care taking, and family dynamics.

561 Military Rd, Spit Junction 2088
Meets at: Nagle Centre, 22 Iolanthe St, Campbelltown 2560
PO Box 974 Spit Junction 2088
Phone: (02) 9968 4033
Fax: (02) 8968 1116
Services: Outreach Nagle Centre, Broughton St, Campbelltown
Phone: (02) 4628 2928

Liverpool Campbelltown Needle Exchange Program

Needle exchange service, information concerning safe sex, safe drug use, HIV and hepatitis, home visits.

c/o Liverpool Community Health Service Liverpool 2170
PO Box 3084 Liverpool 2170
Phone: (02) 9828 4844

Youth Solutions
Macarthur Drug and Alcohol Youth Project

Provides education, information and referral with reference to alcohol and other drugs for young people aged 12-25 years. Production of resources and training is a large part of their role.

Suite 19 Level 4 Macarthur Square Gilchrist Av Campbelltown 2560
PO Box 118 Macarthur Square 2560
Phone: (02) 4628 2319
Fax: (02) 4626 7844
Email: info@youthsolutions.com.au
Website: www.youthsolutions.org.au

Viral Hepatitis Clinic - Liverpool Hospital

A clinic specifically dedicated to patients with viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C) conducted at Liverpool Hospital Outpatients. Two gastroenterologists with sub-specialty in hepatology conduct the clinic, Dr Amany Zekry and Dr Miriam Levy. Other specialist staff will include nurses specialising in hepatology.

The aim of the clinic is to rpovide a service to patients with hepatitis in the form of:
- clinical assessment
- education and counselling
- introducing antiviral therapy to suitable patients
- follow up and monitoring for specific complications
- appropriate referral to the liver transplant unit

The clinic supports shared care models, managing the patients with the referring general practitioner.

To refer pateints for assessment please contact the OPD at Liverpool Hospital on 9282 4388. If you wish to contact either consultant about specific issues please call the Department of Gastroenterology on (02) 9828 4085.

Macarthur RIDE

RIDE is a drug and alcohol support service for young people (12-18 years) in the Macarthur region. RIDE is case management focussed, concentrating on early intervention for at risk persons. RIDE offers information, resources and co-ordinates with families and other services. Individual strategies are worked out for each client. Referrals are informal. The service is free and confidential. RIDE is auspiced by UnitingCare Burnside (an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia), and is funded through the Getting It Together Scheme of the Department of Community Services.

Macarthur Family Centre
8 Iolanthe St Campbelltown
Phone: (02) 4628 3199
Fax: (02) 4628 4754

Macarthur Youth Resource Centre
6 Iolanthe St Campbelltown
Phone: (02) 4628 3199
Fax: (02) 4628 4754

Maryfields Day Recovery Centre

Day recovery centre for addictions in alcohol, other drugs and gambling. It is a 10 week program involving group therapy, education and one on one counselling. Holistic approach assisted by transitional care program. Operated by St Vincent de Paul, Wollongong Diocese. In partnership with Mission Employment, Coopers Cottage and Credit Line to provide key components on employment preparation, health and financial education. Also conducts a Family Program.

Criteria for Admission
- Over 18 years of age
- Must be detoxed (We can assist with a referral)
- Clients on methadone accepted on 5ml with a reduction regime.
- Suitability for program determined through an assessment interview.

Self and other agency referrals accepted over the phone during office hours Monday to Friday. Assessments are conducted on Mondays by appointment. Maryfields provides a pick up and drop off service to and from Campbelltown Station. The cost of the program is $130, $50 being payable on admission and the remainder payable over the 10 weeks.

Narellan Rd Narellan 2560
PO Box 1440 Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4627 2705
Fax: (02) 4628 6731
Email: maryfields@bigpond.com

Maryfields Recovery Centre

Ten week drug and alcohol and agmbling rehabilitation program with a structured after care program.

Narellan Rd Narellan 2560
PO Box 1440 Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4627 2705
Fax: (02) 4628 6731
Email: maryfields@bigpond.com

Nar-Anon

A self-help organisation for relatives and friends of people with drug problems. Lets family and friends know they are not alone with these problems. Learn to understand the drug abuser.

Meets at Miller on Wednesday nights.
Phone: (02) 9418 8728

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

A self-help organisation for people with drug problems
Level 1, 204 King St, Newtown NSW
Phone: 1300 652 820 (Recoded message service announcing local meetings throughout Australia) Sydney Phone: (02) 9519 6200
Meetings listing: (02) 8230 1645
Website: www.na.org.au

Needle and Syringe Exchange

Available through:
Mobile bus: 0417 422 285
Narellan Community Health Centre (secondary needle exchange)
Wollondilly Community Health Centre (secondary needle exchange)
Traxside Youth Health Service (secondary needle exchange for under 25s only)

See also Liverpool Campbelltown Needle Exchange Program

NSW Users and AIDS Association

Phone: (02) 9369 3455, or (02) 8354 7300
Freecall: 1800 644 413

Odyssey House

Medium to long term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Provision for couples and families.
Detoxification Program: 12 bed unit. School and vocational program. Gambling program. Non-residential program in Surry Hills.
Volunteer Work: available in clerical, house maintenance, recreation, kitchen, bus driving, ground maintenance, education, parents program.

McGrath Foundation
13a Moonstone Pl Eagle Vale 2558
PO Box 459 Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 9820 9999
Fax: (02) 9820 1796
Email: info@odysseyhouse.com.au
Website: www.odysseyhouse.org.au

South Western Sydney Area Gastroenterolgy & Hepatology Service (SWAGS)

The South Western SydneyArea Gastroenterology & Hepatology Service refers to a team of gastroenterology and hepatology specialists dedicated to serving the south-western Sydney area. The aims of SWAGS are to:
- Provide inpatient management and outpatient consultation for GI and liver problems
- Provide information to general practitioners and members of the community and to organise educational activities
- Research digestive diseases through laboratory-based science and clinical trials
- Set the standard of GI practice with evidence based medicine and establish management protocols

SWAGS publishes a newletter SWAGS-News.

Contacts
Bankstown Hospital
Dr Arthur Kaffes: (02) 9722 8794
Dr Rupert Leong: (02) 9722 8794
Dr Chris Meredith: (02) 9745 3988
Dr Neil Merrett (surgeon): (02) 9793 2170
Dr Terry Tydd: (02) 9707 3523
Prof Jeremy Wilson: (02) 9722 8284

Liverpool Hospital
Dr David Abi-Hanna: (02) 9822 8133
Dr Paul Edwards: (02) 8382 6622
Dr Miriam Levy: (02) 9828 4249
Dr Chris Pokorny: (02) 9602 4300
Dr Amany Zekry: (02) 9828 4249

Campbelltown Hospital
Dr Lawson Levy: (02) 4628 4905
Dr Ian Turner: (02) 4628 9399

Pancreatic Research Group
Dr Minoti Apte: (02) 9828 4931 (research) or (02) 9722 8284

Department of Gastroenterology
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Level 3, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Eldridge Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200
Phone: (02) 9722 8794
Fax: (02) 9722 7752
Email: swags@medscape.com

SWSAHS Drug and Alcohol Centre

The Centre is part of the SWSAHS. Provides referral for people with drug and alcohol problems by phone or in person by appointment. Advice can be given to relatives or friends regarding someone else's drug use. Clinic held once a week for assessment and referral and a drugs and pregnancy service is also available. Support and consultation is available to professional groups such as general practitioners and health workers.
Drug and Alcohol Services throughout SWSAHS are coordinated by the centre, which also includes prevention and community education programs. Drug and alcohol assessment, counselling and referral are also available at Ingleburn, Campbelltown and Narellan Community Health Centres.

1 Campbell St Liverpool 2170
PO Box 39 Liverpool 2170
Phone: (02) 9828 4877
Fax: (02) 9828 4855