Drug and Alcohol Program, Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
Provides information, support, advocacy, case management and court support to young people aged 12 – 25 years experiencing alcohol and other drug related issues.
| Phone: | (02) 6231 9555 |
| Fax: | (02) 6231 9933 |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 307, Erindale Centre, ACT 2903 |
| Location: | Grattan Court, Wanniassa |
| Parent Organisation: | Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation |
| Opening Hours: | 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday |
| Treatment Approach: | Harm minimisation |
| Access Criteria: | |
| Target Group: | Females and males 12 – 25 years old. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are given priority. |
| Area serviced: | ACT |
| Income required: | No |
| Disability Access: | Yes |
| Detox required before accessing program: | No |
| Documentation required: | A referral form must be completed. |
| Medication: | People accessing the service can be on prescription medications, including pharmacotherapies. |
| Parents with accompanying children: | Yes. Children are welcome under the supervision of parents or carers. |
| Couples: | Yes |
| How to Access / Referrals: | |
| Contact: | By phone or drop-in 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. |
| Referral: | Self or worker referral. A referral form must be completed. |
| Waiting List: | No |
| Intake & Assessment: | Assessments made through referral service and an over the phone or face to face interview. |
| Program/s: | Provides a range of support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, a component of which is the Drug and Alcohol Program. The program can provide information, support, advocacy, education and case management. Outreach and court support are also available. |
| Comorbidity: | Provides comorbidity and mental health specific information and referrals. There is a Dual Diagnosis Worker on staff with a case management and outreach focus. |
| Bimberi Youth Justice Centre: | Provides fortnightly art therapy groups and regular case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Bimberi. Support can be provided to families and carers of young people in Bimberi. |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: | Programs designed and delivered specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation staff speak Aboriginal languages. |
| Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: | Culturally and linguistically diverse information and referrals are provided. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Staff: | Outreach Worker, Detox Support Worker, Dual Diagnosis Worker and Coordinator. |
| Families / Carers: | Family and carers can access some programs. |