Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Working to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in our communities

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Year in review


Our PHN funds local residential, non-residential and culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug services to provide evidence-based treatment and support to help people achieve their goals and change their lives. 

9,767

occasions of non-residential alcohol and other drugs treatment services provided

63%

of people seeking treatment were males

32%

of those seeking treatment, cannabis was the principal drug of concern

46%

of those seeking support, counselling was their choice of treatment

Residential services 

In 2019-20, our PHN continued to fund residential services to provide live-in alcohol and other drug treatment services, including culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


These services are available to anyone living in the Darling Downs and West Moreton region.

509

referrals received

103

clients accepted into services

21

graduations

Our 2019-20 providers were: 

Improving AOD literacy for health professionals

Our PHN works with health professionals to improve their understanding and management of individuals who are seeking support. By improving alcohol and other drug (AOD) literacy with health professionals, we can provide efficient care and support for individuals trying to change their lives.

Non-residential services 

Non-residential alcohol and other drug treatment services funded by our PHN provide a variety of evidence-based interventions, including early and brief interventions, counselling, post treatment support and relapse prevention, case management and family support.

1,241

new clients accepted into services

303

clients identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

481

active clients per month (average)

9,767

occasions of service

Our 2019-20 providers were: 

Culturally appropriate services 

Our PHN continues to fund holistic, culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Toowoomba, Warwick, Dalby and Kingaroy.


These services provide withdrawal management support, counselling, rehabilitation and relapse prevention support, and care coordination.








Our 2019-20 providers were: 

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