Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT

 

Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT (ADFACT)

Phone:

(02) 6292 2733

Fax:

(02) 6292 7073

Mailing Address:

PO Box 2230, Tuggeranong ACT 2901

Email:

adfact@adfact.org

Website:

www.adfact.org

Location:

Level 1, 67 Townshend St, Phillip

Opening Hours:

9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

 

 

 

 

Sober Driver Program, Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT (ADFACT)


Provides a nine-week course for Males and females over 18 years of age who have been charged or who are facing charges for drink driving offences.

Phone:

(02) 6163 0200

Fax:

(02) 6282 7777

Mailing Address:

PO Box 2230, Tuggeranong ACT 2901

Email:

adfact@adfact.org

Website:

www.adfact.org

Location:

Level 1, 67 Townshend Street, Phillip, ACT 2606

Parent Organisation:

Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT (ADFACT)

Opening Hours:

Dependant on demand. The Community Team is contactable from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Treatment Approach:

Harm Minimisation

 

Access Criteria:

Target Group:

Males and females over 18 years of age who have been charged or who are facing charges for drink driving offences.

Income required:

Course fees applicable.

Disability:

Yes

Detox required before accessing the program:

No

Smoking:

N/A

Documentation Required:

No

 
How to Access / Referrals:

Contact :

By phone, 9am – 5pm, Monday - Friday

Referral:

No referral necessary

Waiting List:

Varies

   

Intake & Assessment:

Completion of registration forms required.

   

Program/s:

Provides a nine-week course comprising one 2 hour session per week. The course examines legal, health and social impacts of drink driving and assists participants to develop positive personal skills and attitudes in relation to alcohol and drink driving issues. The Program also provides information on safe drinking strategies and stress management techniques. The Program can provide confirmation of enrolment for courts and requests for adjournments until after graduation, advice on special licences and referrals.

   

Cost:

$400 - $450 per course.

   

Staff:

2 trained facilitators per course.

   

Families / Carers:

N/A

   

Other:

Program is run on a needs basis depending on the number of participants.

   
   
   
   
   

The Nexus Program, Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT (ADFACT)

Incorporates the Men’s Halfway House Program and After-care Program. Provides independent accommodation of up to 6 months and a community-based treatment program for people with alcohol and other drug issues.

Phone:

(02) 6163 0200

Fax:

(02) 6282 7777

Mailing Address:

PO Box 2230, Tuggeranong ACT 2901

Email:

adfact@adfact.org

Website:

www.adfact.org

Location:

Level 1, 67 Townshend Street, Phillip, ACT 2606

Parent Organisation:

Alcohol and Drug Foundation ACT (ADFACT)

Opening Hours:

9am – 5pm, Monday - Friday

Treatment Approach:

Harm Minimisation

 

Access Criteria:

Target Group:

Males and females over 18 years of age who have completed initial treatment for alcohol and other drug dependency.

Income required:

Yes. The program can assist people to access Centrelink, voluntary work, training and full time employment and education.

Disability:

Assessed on a case by case basis

Detox required before accessing the program:

Yes, people are required to have completed a treatment program.

Smoking:

Yes.

Required Documentation:

Determined through assessment.

 
How to Access / Referrals:

Contact :

By phone, 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Referral:

Self or worker referral

Waiting List:

Varies

   

Intake & Assessment:

Participation is assessment processes is required prior to acceptance into the Program.

   

Program/s:

Incorporates the Men’s Halfway House Program and After-care Program. The service offers a community-based treatment program for people with alcohol and other drug issues and provides independent accommodation for 3 - 6 months. Case management, support, education, counselling and referrals are also provided.

   

Cost:

$250 per week including food, rent, utilities and local phone calls.

   

Staff:

Manager and case manager.

   

Families / Carers:

Access visits and overnight stays may be arranged for children of clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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