Provides overnight support, care and monitoring for people recovering
from alcohol and other drug intoxication.
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Phone: |
(02) 6163 3711 |
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Fax: |
(02) 6162 6846 |
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Mailing Address: |
PO Box 3167, Manuka ACT 2603 |
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Email: |
soberingupshelter@centacare-canberra.org |
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Website: |
www.centacare-canberra.org |
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Location: |
Ground Floor, ‘M' Block, Ainslie Village, Quick Street, Campbell |
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Parent Organisation: |
Centacare |
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Opening Hours: |
11pm – 11am, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights |
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Treatment Approach: |
Harm Minimisation |
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Access Criteria: |
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Target Group: |
Men and women, over 18 years of age who are under the influence
of alcohol or other drugs and are willing to enter the service
voluntarily. |
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Income required: |
No |
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Disability Access: |
Yes |
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Detox required before accessing program: |
No |
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Dual Diagnosis: |
Yes |
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Smoking: |
Yes |
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Documentation required: |
No |
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Contact: |
By phone or drop in, 11pm – 6am, Thursday, Friday & Satruday
nights. If possible phone before dropping in. |
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Referral: |
Self or worker referral. Referrals are also welcome from the
Police and the general community. |
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Waiting List: |
No waiting list. |
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Intake & Assessment: |
Admissions are from 11pm – 6am, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
nights. Assessments and searches are conducted upon entry. |
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Program/s: |
Provides overnight support, care and monitoring for people
recovering from alcohol and other drug intoxication. Information
on alcohol and other drug related issues is provided. Referrals
to other services and assistance with transportation to and
from the service can be arranged. |
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Staff: |
Alcohol and Other Drug Workers |
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Other: |
Personal possessions are safely stored during the night. |
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