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Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drug Counselling
To access the service contact can be made via the Intake Team on 9757 6200. Once you attend the service for treatment an assessment will be completed and then a treatment plan will be established. On-going treatment will depend on your personal needs. This service is based on a harm reduction model. It includes support for people who want to completely abstain from substances or it can provide support for others who may be unsure exactly what it is they would like to achieve in regards to their use.
Cost: Free
Service Availability: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and Tuesdays evenings until 7.00pm
Contact: Intake on 9757 6200
KOAP (Knox Options Alcohol Program)
The Knox Options Alcohol Program (KOAP) represents Police and Community Services working together to prevent and reduce alcohol related problems in our local community. In particular KOAP targets problem drinking in public places. People may be issued with an infringement notice for alcohol related incidents in the city of Knox, however, they do have the option to attend a counselling session instead of paying the fine.
ATOD Counsellors from Knox Community Health Service are able to assist participants referred via this program to recognise the negative affect alcohol may have on their lives and session/s include information about the long-term effects of alcohol and education about low-risk or safer alcohol consumption.
Access: Via an infringement notice and contacting the Intake Team on 9757 6200 to schedule and initial appointment.
Service Availability: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and Tuesdays evenings until 7.00pm
Cautious with Cannabis
A 2 hour educational program for those concerned about cannabis use.
Topics covered:
What is cannabis?
Cannabis effects and the potential for harm
Harm minimisation and how to make change
What support and treatment is available?
Register interest via KCHS reception on 9757 6200
Session Dates: 10 a.m. 12 noon
July 17th 2007 (Tuesday)
August 21st 2007 (Tuesday)
September 18th 2007 (Tuesday)
October 16th 2007 (Tuesday)
November 20th 2007 (Tuesday)
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Website: Cautious with Cannabis website
Knox Tobacco Free Clinic
There is an option for people in Knox to get support to quit smoking. The Knox Tobacco Free Clinic includes:
Full Assessment
8 weekly follow-up appointments
Individual appointments
Local service
Specially-trained counsellor
Supervised use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Carbon Monoxide testing
New research
Relapse prevention support
These clinics are run on Tuesdays between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
For more information and appointments, phone Intake Worker on (03) 9757 6200
