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Forensic Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
KCHS is an accredited provider of forensic alcohol and other drug counselling with ACSO COATS, VACRO & CREDIT/BAIL.
For referrals please contact COATS – (03) 9413 7000
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
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?
Cost: Free
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month in 2009, from 2:00pm-4:00pm
• 17 November 2009
• 15 December 2009
Dates for 2010 will be announced in mid-December 2009
Contact: KCHS Intake – (03) 9757 6200
Bookings essential
Website: Cautious with Cannabis website
Knox Tobacco Free Clinic
Tobacco Free Clinic
What the Tobacco Free Clinic offers:
• Full 1 hour assessment of current smoking and health related needs
• Support and supervision of nicotine replacement therapy or exploration of other quit options
• Individual follow up sessions
• Relapse prevention support
• Flexibility – 2 sites, 2 days, phone consultations available
We are using the most up-to-date, evidence-based research and practice that is available to support you in your journey to becoming smoke-free.
Cost: A once only fee of $15, payable at first session
Service availability: Tuesday at Ferntree Gully & Wednesday at Wantirna from 9:00am-5:00pm
Contact: KCHS Intake – (03) 9757 6200
Creating Resilience
This is an 8-week group program for those experiencing mental health concerns and substance use issues. This group is for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues and encourages them to draw on their own inner resources and wisdom to achieve optimal outomes for their physical and mental health.
You will learn coping strategies to develop greater resilience and confidence in response to events in your daily life.
This group is faciliated by Health Practitioners from Knox Community Health Service.
Ring Beth on 9757 6234 to register your interest as the course will not run if numbers are insufficient.
There is NO COST for this course.
Tea and coffee are provided.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Counselling
Explore Options
• There is more than one way to solve drug related issues
Support
• If you are concerned about a family member, partner or friend, we are available to talk with you
Professional
• Qualified and experienced counsellors offer assessment, education, counselling and consultation.
Inclusive
• We welcome people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug concerns
Confidentiality
Your health care information is private and protected by law. Only you and health care professionals involved in your care can see your information unless your safety or the safety of others is at risk.
Cost: Free
Service availability: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Contact: KCHS Intake – (03) 9757 6200
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention group
Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose to the present moment with compassion.
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)
MBRP provides participants with the opportunity to experience mindfulness skills and increase self-awareness in a safe & supportive environment. This program explores the ‘automatic pilot’ experience, triggers, cravings, acceptance, skilful action and self-care.
This is an 8 week program run out of the KCHS Ferntree Gully site.
Cost: Free
Service availability: Group will be run twice in 2010.
Dates for 2010 will be announced in mid-December 2009
Contact: KCHS Intake – (03) 9757 6200
Useful contacts/links
DirectLine
If you or someone you care about has an alcohol or drug problem, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 1800 888 236
DirectLine provides 24-hour, 7-day counselling, information and referral.
At DirectLine, you can talk to professional counsellors who are experienced in alcohol and drug-related matters.
DirectLine is free, anonymous and confidential.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs/directline.htm
Lifeline
Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24-hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia. These volunteers operate from Lifeline Centres in every State and Territory around Australia. Lifeline answers around 450,000 calls per year from people needing emotional support.
Anyone can call Lifeline. The 13 11 14 service offers a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for. Lifeline also provide information about other support services that are available in communities around Australia.
http://www.lifeline.org.au/find_help/24_hour_counselling_service
Reconnexions
Reconnexion (formerly TRANX) is a not for profit organisation co-founded by Lis Burtnik and Gwenda Cannard in 1986 to provide counselling and support for people dependent on tranquillisers (benzodiazepines) and to raise awareness of the risk of dependency associated with long term prescribing of benzodiazepines. The benzodiazepine program actively promotes understanding and awareness of the complications associated with long term use of benzodiazepines, both among the medical profession, government and in the community.
http://www.reconnexion.org.au/
Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (VACRO)
VACRO is a non-government, non-denominational organisation. It was established in 1872 (as the Discharged Prisoner's Aid Society of Victoria) in the wake of the 1871 Royal Commission into the Penal Establishments and Gaols, which urged the establishment of a body to give assistance to discharged prisoners.
VACRO's mission is to provide support and information for individuals charged with a criminal offence, offenders, prisoners and their families; as well as a leadership, education, training and research on the Justice System for the Community
http://www.vacro.org.au/
Halcyon
Halcyon in Ferntree Gully is a PDRSS (Psychiatric Day Rehabilitation Support Service), offering drop-in, structured activities, and individual support to people aged over 18 who are managing a mental illness and live in Maroondah, Knox or the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
http://www.each.com.au/en/services/halcyon/
Mental Illness Fellowship
Mental Illness Fellowship is Victoria's leading membership based not-for-profit organisation working with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well being.
http://www.mifellowship.org/
beyondblue
Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Hep C Victoria
Hepatitis C Victoria (HCV) caters to the needs of people with hepatitis C, their carers, partners, family and friends.
HCV works to achieve this through support, advocacy, education and
For immediate support and advice, call the Hepatitis C Infoline on
1800 703 003 1800 703 003 .
http://www.hepcvic.org.au/
Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) – Community Offender Advice & Treatment Service (COATS)
ACSO is a community support organisation which assists some of the most highly disadvantaged members of our community, in particular those with complex presenting issues or offending history.
COATS is a state wide service funded through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Its role is to provide a comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment, and then develop a treatment plan for forensic clients who have come before the criminal justice system and have a treatment component to their Community Order or parole.
http://www.acso.com.au/?q=content/community-offender-advice-and-treatment-service
Family Drug Support Australia (FDS)
FDS is a caring, non-religious and non judgemental organisation. FDS is primarily made up of volunteers who have experienced first hand the trauma and chaos of having family members with drug dependency.
FDS Helpline 1300 368 186 1300 368 186
http://www.fds.org.au/
Choper - (after hours mobile needle & syringe service)
The Community Health Outreach Program Eastern Region (CHOPER), provides a free, outreach mobile Needle and Syringe Service. The CHOPER team can be called between 7.30pm to 11.00pm every night of the year and will deliver clean injecting equipment and receive return of used equipment. CHOPER also provides safe using and safe sex education, including free condoms. Referrals to other services such as drug treatment and health and welfare agencies are also available. The service covers a large area of the Eastern Region west of Lilydale and Belgrave.
Contact details are 0414 266 203 0414 266 203 – between 7.30pm and 11.00pm every night of the year.
http://www.wchs.org.au/content/programs/needle-syringe-program-nsp/
Pamphlets
ATOD Counselling
Tobacco Free Clinic
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Group
Cautious with Cannabis
ATS & Oral Health for consumers
