Redcliffe Community Health Centre – Alcohol and Drug Service (AODS)

About Redcliffe Community Health Centre – Alcohol and Drug Service (AODS)

Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) develop and provide innovative solutions to reduce the harmful impact of drug use. AODS works closely with Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) referring clients for continuing support. AODS provide a range of services including assessment, referral, counselling, information, case management, dual diagnosis and group programs. 

Programs

Outpatient detox: Outpatient detox is available for people (18 years +) seeking treatment for alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and other substances of dependence.

Inpatient detox: The Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service (HADS) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is a state-wide service providing inpatient withdrawal or stabilisation for people (18 years +) with alcohol and other drug dependency.

Counselling: Experienced and multi-disciplinary teams of psychologists, social workers and other clinical nurses will provide counselling therapies and support to people (12 years +) with alcohol and other drug concerns, their families and friends.

Needle and Syringes Programs (NSP): This program will provide sterile injecting equipment includes needles and syringes, swabs and ‘sharps bins’ for the safe disposal of used needles and syringes. Sterile water and wheel filters are also available for a small fee. The 24/7 syringe vending machines are also available at Biala (Brisbane City), Redcliffe and Caboolture Community Health Centre which can dispense packs for free or for a small fee depending on availability

Opioid replacement therapy (ORT): For people (18 years+) who are dependent on opiates (e.g. heroin, oxycodone and morphine), methadone and buprenorphine are prescribed to replace the opioid substance/s. ORT is highly regulated and clients receiving this treatment will be registered with Medicine Management Unit (MMU).

Group therapy programs: A variety of group therapy programs are offered. Group therapy compliments individual treatment plans. Groups assisting with detoxification, preparing for change and building support networks are currently available. Your case worker will discuss the various group therapy options with you as you plan your treatment.

DABIT program: A nurse specialising in the treatment of alcohol and other drug related issues is available from 7:30am-4pm 7 days a week (including public holidays) at Redcliffe Hospital and Caboolture Hospital.

Other Services:

• Hospital consultation liaison services
• Dual diagnosis consultant
• Diversion services

Intake, assessment and referral

Self-referrals and referrals from a doctor or other agency are accepted. Concerned relatives and friends can make enquiries and will be offered support. Patients will need to make an appointment, and this can be done over the phone or via email

Additional information

Clean Needle Helpline: 1800 633 353 (for support or more information about clean needles and syringes)