Drug and Alcohol problems
Contact details
of services which
may be able to help.
 Download printable brochure (2 page 85k PDF).
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings held every day, at varying times, in different Frankston locations.
Download list of local meetings (1 page 13k).
24 HOUR HELPLINE: 1300 880 390
WEB: www.aa.org.au
SERVICE PROVIDED:
AA doesn’t employ professional counsellors. When you phone you will be talking to an AA volunteer who is an alcoholic and is using the AA program to recover and stay sober.
AL-ANON and ALATEEN
For partners, parents, children and friends of people affected by alcohol abuse.
WEB: www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia
EMAIL: alanonvsa@netspace.net.au
PHONE: 1300 252 666
HOURS: 10:30am-2:30pm Monday - Thursday
Listen to recorded message other times.
AL-ANON helps you cope with living with the problem drinking of someone close.
ALATEEN provides support for teenagers whose lives are affected by the problem drinking of a parent or other family member.
WEEKLY LOCAL MEETINGS
AL-ANON
1:00pm TUESDAY
Karingal
Neighbourhood House,
88 Karingal Drive, Karingal
AL-ANON and ALATEEN
8:00pm THURSDAY(meet in separate rooms)
Uniting Church, 16 High St, Frankston
Counselling Online
Confidential drug and alcohol counselling using text based communication. Free.
WEB: www.counsellingonline.org.au
HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
FREE CALL: 1800 888 236
SERVICE PROVIDED:
Immediate counselling, information, support and referral, including crisis intervention for drug users and family members. Support in dealing with the impact of drugs and assistance in developing strategies to deal with alcohol or drug problems.
Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS)
Level 1/12 Keys St, Frankston
PHONE: (03) 9770 5622
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm
TOLL FREE: 1800 014 446 (24 hour service)
WEB: www.ysas.org.au
SERVICE PROVIDED:
Drug and alcohol services for young people aged 12 - 21 experiencing significant problems related to their drug use. YSAS work closely with the person involved, opening up opportunities and helping them gain the knowledge and skills they need to live more optimistically and reduce drug-related harms.
Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PenDAP)
Frankston Integrated Health Centre (FIHC),
Frankston Flinders Road (AKA Hastings Road)
Next to Frankston Hospital
Mel Ref. 100A G11
Parking fees apply.
PHONE: 9784 8100
HOURS: 8:30am–5:00pm weekdays
INTAKE: 1:00pm–3:30pm weekdays (Duty worker)
EMAIL: info@peninsulahealth.org.au
SERVICE PROVIDED:
PenDAP assists people experiencing difficulties related to their drug and alcohol use. All services provided by PenDAP are strictly confidential and free unless otherwise stated.
• Counselling,
• Outpatient/home based Withdrawal,
• Post Withdrawal Support,
• Peer Support,
• Community Education,
• Support Groups,
• Koori Services,
• Forensic Services,
• Drink Drive Licence Restoration (not free).
• For Youth: Outreach, Counselling and Supported Accommodation (rent not free).
Frankston Salvation Army (PYFS)
FREECALL: 1800 802 398 (24 hour)
Counselling including drug & alcohol support.
Frankston Youth Resource Centre
9 Rossmith Street, Frankston
PHONE: 9768 1366 9:00am-5:00pm
WEB: youth.frankston.vic.gov.au
SERVICE PROVIDED:
Free. Needle exchange, Individual drug & alcohol counselling for ages 12 to 21 years. Open Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm.
Southern Hepatitis/Aids Resource and Prevention Services (SHARPS)
35-39 Ross Smith Ave Frankston 3199
PHONE: 9781 1622
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:00pm
SERVICE PROVIDED:
24 hour disposal chute - street access.
No appointments at this address.
• Needle and syringe program
• Resource and referrals
MOBILE OUTREACH SERVICE
FREE CALL: 1800 642 287.
HOURS: Every night 6:30pm - 9:45pm
Drug and Alcohol services in nearby areas
South East Alcohol and Drug Services (SEADS)
2nd Floor, 229 Thomas Street, Dandenong
PHONE: 8792 2330 or 1300 473 237
HOURS: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday
SERVICE PROVIDED:
Inpatient detoxification, outpatient withdrawal, home-based withdrawal, adult, youth and family alliance counselling, dual diagnosis, acquired brain injury, Needle Syringe Program, Primary Care Clinic, drink drive education.
Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery
88 Alma Road, St Kilda 3182
FREECALL: 1800 888 236
HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days.
EMAIL: windana@windana.org.au
WEB: www.windana.org.au
SERVICE PROVIDED:
Windana helps people who have become disconnected from their family, friends and community due to drug and alcohol use by providing treatment services through a variety of programs. Clients learn new social and practical life skills to help rebuild their lives.
For local support contact
FRANKSTON COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION CENTRE
68 Playne Street Frankston
PHONE: 9768 1600
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