Supporting someone affected by alcohol or drug dependence

Family and friends are the most important source of support for those experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence. Supporting a person with drug and/or alcohol dependent is often a long term overwhelming and exhausting journey. Like any complex journey, getting lost, not knowing where you are or even where you are heading is normal.

South Western Sydney Local Health District - Drug Health Services

Service Information

SWSLHD Drug Health Services provide drug and alcohol treatment, information and referral for people living in south western Sydney with concerns relating to their own or another person's use of alcohol, illicit drugs (such as cannabis, heroin, stimulants, ice, cocaine, opium) or prescription medication and tobacco.

For more information visit the website or contact the SWSLHD Drug Health Central Intake Line on 02 9616 8586 during business hours 8.30am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

If you wish to speak to a Patient Liaison Officer please call 0429 951 121 Monday to Friday 08.30am to 3.30pm.

Recognising & Responding to overdose

Medical help should be sought if someone who has taken a substance is experiencing:

Seizures
Chest pain
High temperature
Extreme anxiety
Hallucinations
Paranoid delusions
Is not responding when you talk to them or have trouble breathing

These are medical emergencies that require prompt attention. Phone Ambulance on 000

Support Services for Carers, families and friends affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use

Name/Organisation	Service description	Phone
Alcohol & Drug Foundation	24/7 telephone advice, information, advocacy & referral line	1300 858 584
Odyssey House Multicultural Programs	Culturally appropriate specialist drug & alcohol counselling for individuals and families from a CALD background.	02 8608 2611
Family Drug Support	24/7 telephone advice, information and support referral	1300 368 186
Residential rehab and detox services by the Salvation Army	provides alcohol and drug treatment services including residential rehab
Your Room	On-line directory: facts and information about some of the commonly used drugs
Quitline	Free government telephone support service to stop smoking. Telephone support for Aboriginal persons and Multilingual Quitline services are also provided	13 78 48

All South Western Sydney Local Health District Facilities (Indoor & Outdoor spaces) are SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS