QuIHN – Gold Coast Region

About Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN)

QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people whose lives are or have been affected by substance use, as well as their friends, families and members of the community who are or have been touched or affected by substance use, throughout Queensland.

QuIHN provides medical services, needle syringe programs, counselling, peer support, distribution of information, education and training, workforce development initiatives, life skills programs and services that relate to substance use, blood borne viruses, sexual health and other psychological and physical health issues.

QuIHN ‘s Needle and Syringe programs operate from Southport and Burleigh Heads.

Programs

Alcohol and other Drug Counselling

QuIHN’s counselling services provide support to individuals who wish to address their drug use, we also support any mental health concerns (dual diagnosis). Counselling is also available for friends, family or carers of someone with substance use and/or mental health concerns. This program is also provided on outreach.

 Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)

Our Needle and Syringe Programs Provide:

• Sterile injecting equipment and used needle disposal options
• Access to free Naloxone and training on how to use it to prevent an opiate overdose
• Information, testing and support for blood-borne viral infections, sexually transmitted infections and injecting related injury, illness and disease.

We also offer:

• Non-clinical counselling, information and support
• Referrals to other drug treatment programs and health & welfare agencies

Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Groups

QuIHN offers a range of group programs for people whose lives are affected by substance use and any related mental health and/or parenting and family issues that may be present.

• MudMaps: A facilitated open psychosocial education group for individuals making or contemplating changes to behaviours relating to substance use (opioid, amphetamines and/or cannabis) use or the interaction of co-occurring substance and mental health (dual diagnosis).
• MAISE: The Mental Health and Illicit Substance Education and Support group (MAISE) Is a support, skill building and education program for anyone experiencing the negative effects of drug or alcohol use and mental health problems (dual diagnosis).
• The Treehouse Parenting Program: This therapeutic group program engages parents who experience substance use and mental concerns in a non-judgemental and supportive manner

Hepatitis C Testing, Treatment and Support

Non-judgmental Hepatitis C testing and treatment support for people who inject drugs, people on Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST), and people accessing drug and alcohol rehabilitation and support services. This program seeks to provide innovative strategies and models of care that aim to increase access to treatment/care.

Community Withdrawal Program

Our Nurse Practitioner-led community withdrawal program supports individuals to withdraw (detox) from alcohol or drugs in their own homes.

Qld Pharmacotherapy Advice and Mediation Service (QPAMS)

A peer-based service supporting people who are on pharmacotherapy treatment in QLD. Providing people with information and support about methadone, buprenorphine or other opiates treatment. Can also provide referrals to clinics and GPs for more information.

Anyone can call QPAMS on 1800 175 889. Confidential and free.

For more information about QuIHN services on the Gold Coast, visit https://www.quihn.org/location/gold-coast/

Intake, assessment and referral

Self-referral to this service is welcome along with referrals from family, community services and health professionals. The intake team will help determine which programs are the best option.

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Needle & Syringe Southport: 16-30 High Street, Southport QLD | (07) 5687 9039 | Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm

Needle & Syringe Burleigh & Therapeutic services : Shop 12, 89-99 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads, QLD | (07) 5520 7900 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm