Trauma & Substance Use

14 • trauma

substance use

Where to get help

The best place to start is to

see a doctor

. They can provide you with further information

and a referral to an appropriate health professional. The organisations below may also

be useful.

Talking with trusted

family members or friends

can also be very helpful. Your support

network can assist you in making decisions, help you access services, and give you vital

support through your recovery.

National

Domestic Violence Hotline:

1800 200 526

Lifeline:

13 11 14

Quitline:

13 78 48

SANE Helpline:

1800 187 263

Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service:

1800 011 046

ACT:

Alcohol & Drug Information Service:

(02) 6207 9977

Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy

(02) 6279 1670

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre:

(02) 6247 2525

Domestic Violence Crisis Service:

(02) 6280 0900

Victim Services Scheme:

1800 822 272

NSW:

Alcohol & Drug Information Service:

(02) 9361 8000

1800 442 599

NSW Users and AIDS Association:

(02) 8354 7300

1800 644 413

NSW Rape Crisis Centre:

1800 424 017

Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors:

(02) 9794 1900

Traumatic Stress Clinic:

(02) 9845 7979

Victims Access Line:

(02) 8688 5511

1800 633 063

NT:

Alcohol & Drug Information Service:

(08) 8922 8399

1800 131 350

Domestic Violence Counselling:

(08) 8945-6200

(08) 8952 6048

Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council:

(08) 8953 3172

Sexual Assault Referral Centre:

(08) 89 227 156

Victims of Crime:

1800 672 242