Southport Health Precinct – Alcohol and Other Drug Service (AODS)

About the Southport Health Precinct – Alcohol and Other Drug Service (AODS)

Gold Coast Health’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) offers a confidential service for people affected by drug and alcohol issues. The service provides a range of interventions that help to support the decision to reduce or cease harmful substance use. Your multidisciplinary healthcare team consists of medical officers, clinical nurse consultants, registered and clinical nurses, educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, peer workers and administration officers.

Programs

Our team can conduct a comprehensive assessment of each patient’s drug and alcohol issues to ensure we provide the best possible treatment and care for an individual’s personal circumstances. This assessment will ensure that patients are referred to the services most suited to their needs.

Counselling and support Counselling is a key part of alcohol and drug rehabilitation. We use a range of proven counselling techniques and therapeutic approaches to help with drug and alcohol issues, tailored to suit personal circumstances.

Opioid Dependence Treatment Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) is a medical treatment that involves replacing an illegal opioid, —such as heroin or illegal use of prescription opioids — with a longer acting but less euphoric opioid. Methadone or Buprenorphine, including long-acting injectable (LAI) options are typically used and will be given under supervision.

Community programs

We deliver a range of programs that help increase understanding of alcohol and drug-related harm and provide information on the treatment and service options available. Peer support worker program Our peer workers provide consumers and carers with education, information, referrals and support from a lived experience. Group programs We deliver a range of group programs that support an individual’s decision to reduce or cease harmful substance use. Hospital consultation and liaison team The AODS hospital consultation and liaison team provides screening, assessment, brief intervention and specialist advice on drug and alcohol issues for patients at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital.

Intake, assessment and referral

Anyone concerned about a drug and alcohol issue can contact the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service for information and referral options, as well as to discuss arranging a confidential assessment. Consumers may also be referred to our services through family and friends, community services, medical professionals, emergency workers or corrective services. Appointments Information on appointment times and how to arrange an assessment can be provided by contacting your closest service on 5687 9119 (Southport Health Precinct) or 5525 5701 (Community Health Centre). All appointments are free and confidential.

Additional information

Patients and visitors parking is available within easy access to the Southport Health Precinct. Please note car parking is not permitted at 34 High Street (next door) and if found to be parked illegally cars will be towed.