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Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Central Australia (ADSCA)

Provides treatment for drug, tobacco and alcohol issues to the Central Australian area. The service offers specialised assessment, treatment and referral for a range of alcohol and other drug use issues. Services include non-residential treatment, opioid pharmacotherapy, drug and alcohol detoxification programs and community education programs.

Emergency Relief Funds - Darwin

We help people in financial crisis by providing financial and material aid and we connect them with support services to build financial resilience and help address the underlying causes of the crisis. Assistance may include food vouchers, Food Bank vouchers and fuel vouchers.

National Psychosocial Support Program Darwin

The NPS program provides a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for people living with mental illness.
Psychosocial Support is recovery focused – We believe people can recover from mental illness and lead satisfying and rewarding lives.
We work closely with individuals to identify their own unique pathway towards recovery and resilience. Through our services, we deliver a combination of practical support and guidance to help people turn their lives around.

Short Term Accommodation

For children and adults with disabilities and high support needs to have short periods of time in a home setting with peers and support staff.

Strong Steps AOD Counselling and Information Service

Strong Steps is a free service for individuals and families experiencing issues with methamphetamine, other drugs and alcohol. Strong Steps provides counselling sessions or you can drop in and we will provide you with information. We offer flexible services in a comfortable, confidential and child friendly environment.

Orange Sky Laundry and Showers

Our mobile van provides free washing & showers for people who are homeless or in need.  For a list of service locations and times, please see the Orange Sky website: https://locations.orangesky.org.au/

 

Pandanus Program

The Pandanus - Childbirth Education & Perinatal Support service provides youth friendly  child birth education and support to pregnant young women and young couples  aged 25 years and under. Pandanus provides information, referrals, enables young people to build support networks, promotes  healthy relationships and provides one on one support and case management throughout the antenatal period and for 3 months post birth.

Tenancy Support Program

The MHACA Tenancy Support Program assists people who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing due to mental health difficulties. It is a participant-centred case management service with a focus on achieving sustainable tenancies tailored to individuals living with severe and persistent mental health issues.

The Tenancy Support Program develops a tailored plan to meet the specific needs of individuals and to help sustain their tenancies including through tenancy support, advocacy, case management, financial planning and referrals to other services.

The Katherine Doorways Hub

The Katherine Doorways Hub is a drop-in centre and community space supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Katherine region. As well as a safe and friendly place to come and relax in the air conditioning, at the Hub you can access food (soup every day at 11am), washing machines and dryers, clothes, showers, sanitary products and cold water. Tea, coffee or toast can be purchased from The Beacon for 50c. The Salvation Army emergency relief runs from the Hub Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am -10:30am.

Financial Capability & Well Being Hub

This service assists all people in financial difficulty through helping them to address their financial problems, make better choices and build long term capacity to budget and manage money.

The hub services include:

Financial Counsellors help to resolve personal financial difficulties, advocacy on behalf of clients concerning debts & financial issues and assist to manage and make informed choices available on appointment; and

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