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Teen Challenge – New Life Centre Toowoomba

Address

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Intake number

07 3422 1500

Freecall number

07 3422 1500

Intake email

 tcqld@teenchallenge.org.au 

Website

https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/

Intake opening hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

About Teen Challenge

Teen Challenge Queensland provides residential and non-residential services to support people experiencing alcohol and other drug concerns, including post-treatment support through an internship program and specialised services such as the New Life Women’s Centre.”

Programs

• Residential Rehabilitation: a residential program in Toowoomba for men (18-45) and women (18-39) who need support with alcohol and other drug concerns.
• Emergency Accommodation: a service located in Brisbane for young men aged between 16 and 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Family Support: a program to assist family members in understanding and supporting a loved one with problematic substance use.

Intake, assessment and referral

Open referral, anyone can make an appointment. The initial assessment will be conducted either in person or via the phone.

Additional information

The location of the service will be provided during assessment.

Hospital and Health Service Region

Darling Downs

Primary Health Network region

Darling Downs and West Moreton

Age range

18+ years

Treatment type

Psychosocial intervention (e.g. counselling), Rehabilitation (e.g. residential, day programs)

Medication exclusions

Opioids, Benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam)

Other exclusions

Ages 18-45 years only. Individuals can enter the program on a low dose of ORT with the aim to cease these with support of a GP. Must be detoxed.

Smoking permitted

No, Nicotine replacement therapy offered

Phones permitted

contact service for information

Fees

Full Centrelink benefit (minus small fortnightly allowance for the clients personal use) and family sponsorship/fundraising

Payment frequency

Fortnightly

Close to public transport

The location of this service is not accessible by public transport however the service can provide assistance with transport if required

Family / children access

Yes

Interpreter access

No

Waitlist

Contact service for more information