Substance abuse can impact on the lives of many Australians and their families
It can be a difficult issue to tackle as the issue concerns both the user and the wider community.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) supports Community Drug Action Teams (CDATs) - a group of volunteers across NSW, who work together to minimise and prevent the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs in their neighbourhoods. The team addresses drug issues by developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships between a range of local services.
There are two CDATs in the City of Canterbury Bankstown:
- Canterbury Community Drug Action Team
The groups meets on the first Monday of each month at Canterbury Leagues Club (26 Bridge Road, Belmore).
For more information, contact Council's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Officers on 9707 9212 or 9707 9471 - Bankstown Community Drug Action Team
This group meets on the second Thursday of every second month.
For more information, contact the Bankstown CDAT Chairperson on 9796 2930.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown continually works in partnership with local youth organisations to deliver drug and alcohol education to at-risk young people in a suitable manner.
Resources
For more information about drug and alcohol abuse prevention, visit the Alcohol and Drug Foundation website.
You can also head to the following websites:
Reaching out for help is an important first step in dealing with the impacts that drugs and alcohol might be causing for you and/or a loved one.
Here are some local support services and helplines.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 000 immediately.
South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Drug Health Intake Line: 1300 031 131
General information about drug and alcohol services & support to access Drug Health Monday - Friday, 8.30-4.30pm
Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24HR: 1800 422 599
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Odyssey House Community Programs: 1800 397 739
Bankstown Drug Health Services: 9722 8293
Bankstown Hospital, Eldridge Road, Bankstown NSW 2200
Harm Reduction Program (Needle & Syringe Program): 9794 0700
Primary Needle & Syringe Program (NSP) Bankstown: 9780 2709
Safe injecting equipment, peer support & healthcare navigation for people who inject drugs.
Drug Health Hepatitis C Testing & Treatment: 0438 171 437
Hepatitis NSW: 1800 803 990
Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service 9515 1234 (Syd): 1800 108 098
Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186
Support for family and friends affected by drug & alcohol use.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA or Al-Anon): 1300 252 666 / 1300 222 222
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organisation set up to directly help alcoholics.
If you are a family member or friend of someone with a drinking problem, you may find help from Al-Anon Family Groups.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA or Nar-Anon): 1300 652 820 / 0488 811 247
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship for whom drugs has become a major problem.
They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
If you are a family member or friend of someone with a drug problem, you may find help
from Nar-Anon Family Groups.
SMART Recovery: 9373 5100
SMART Recovery is an evidence-based recovery method grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviours to lead a balanced life.
NSW Quitline: 13 78 48 (13 QUIT)
Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Link2home: 1800 152 152
Telephone service in NSW that provides information, assessment and referral to homelessness services and support
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Drug & Alcohol Youth Services (DAYS): 1300 031 131
Specialist, multi-disciplinary, youth friendly Drug & Alcohol intake, assessment & treatment service for people 12-25.
The Corner Bankstown: 9796 8633
SWSLHD Youth Health Services Specialist, multidisciplinary, primary healthcare for people 12-24.
Assessment, case management, counselling, health information, NSP.
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Drug Health Aboriginal Team: 1300 031 131
Assessment, treatment, counselling, case management & support for people 18 or above
Aboriginal Health Centres:
Budyari (Miller) Community Health Centre: 8781 8020
18 Woodward Crescent, Miller NSW 2168
Wellama (Bankstown) Community Health Centre: 9794 0960
122 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200
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Hayat House Bankstown: 9709 5311
A drug and alcohol service aiming at offering services to the, but not limited, to the wider Muslim community. It provides community-based services like assessment, counselling (individual, couple, family, and group), casework, and referral services.
29 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200
The Rehabilitation Project Punchbowl: 0426 957 386
A community-based drug and alcohol addiction-support and recovery service targeted at, but not limited to, the CALD Muslim community.
SWSLHD Mental Health Access Line: 1800 011 511
Drug Health/Mental Health Care Navigation Team: 1300 031 131
Supports people with complex drug and alcohol use & mental health issues.
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Bankstown Opioid Treatment Program Drug Health: 9722 8293
NSW Opioid Treatment Line (consumers & workers): 1800 642 428
Text the Effects: 0439 835 563
An anonymous SMS service that provides confidential information about the effects of drugs in a quick and easy way
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