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DirectLine
DirectLine is part of
Turning Point’s statewide telephone service network,
providing 24-hour,
seven day counselling, information and referral to alcohol
and drug treatment and support services throughout Victoria.
Turning Point's professional counsellors are experienced in
alcohol and drug-related concerns.
DirectLine counsellors can provide:
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Immediate counselling and support, including crisis
intervention
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Support in dealing with the impact of drug use on the
family and relationships
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Assistance to develop strategies to deal with an alcohol
or drug problem
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Harm minimisation strategies
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Information and referral to treatment and support services
across Victoria
DirectLine is a free, anonymous and confidential
service.
Information and referral
DirectLine counsellors assist callers
with the types of services and support options available in
their local community. This may include services such as:
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Individual counselling
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Withdrawal services
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Pharmacotherapy services (such as methadone and buprenorphine)
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Needle & syringe collection and disposal services
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Self help and peer support services
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Drink drive & drug drive services
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Services and supports for rural or isolated communities
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Family, relationship and group counselling
Who can use DirectLine?
DirectLine is available to anyone
in Victoria who is affected by an alcohol or drug problem.
It is a service for people of all ages and backgrounds.
This includes:
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People using drugs
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Families, relatives or friends of someone using drugs
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Health and welfare professionals
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Anyone in the community who has been affected by an
alcohol or drug problem
DirectLine is a key treatment and support service provided
by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre in Victoria (Australia).
Contact
DirectLine (Victoria)
1800 888 236
ADIS (Tasmania)
1800 811 994
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