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Sobering-Up Shelter - Katherine

The Sobering-Up Shelter provides safe, alternate accommodation where intoxicated people can be cared for until the period of acute intoxication has passed. The service promotes individual and community wellbeing by minimising the harm associated with alcohol and other substance abuse through a coordinated range of approaches.

Sobering-Up Shelter - Darwin

Safe and caring environment for intoxicated people. Strong emphasis on client brief intervention strategies. Intoxicated people at risk to themselves or the community who are over 18 years old.

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation

FORWAARD provides alcohol and drug rehabilitation to Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons in the community. Services and support provided include: 12 week residential rehabilitation program that assists both Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients with problems associated with alcohol and other drug use, individual and group counselling, budgeting information, support with legal and health issues, family support, referral and liaison with other agencies, education and awareness programs.

Sobering-Up Shelter

The DASA Sobering-Up Shelter provides accommodation for people who need to sober up following drug or alcohol abuse and have come to the attention of the police. Breakfast is included.

Aranda House

Aranda House is a residential rehabilitation facility that offers a 12 week program and an 8 week program for volatile substance misuse.

Residential Rehabilitation Centre

Provides accommodation in a residential treatment centre for those with alcohol or other drug problems.

Sobering-Up Shelter

An overnight accommodation shelter is available for those who need to sober up following drug and alcohol misuse.

Assistance with Care and Housing

Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) is a referral and linkage service for older people over 65 years or over 50 years if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or under housing stress. The program assists people to explore a range of housing options and provides linkages and referral services to other programs.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Service

Rehabilitation services for Indigenous people in the Katherine area including work therapy and group counselling. Accommodation is provided during the rehabilitation program.