Below is a list of options for alcohol and drug support, including sobering up centres, rehabilitation centres, alcohol and drug counselling, youth support services offering alcohol and drug support, and alcohol and drug support groups. If you cannot find local alcohol and drug support services for your area, you can find state and national alcohol and drug support services at the bottom of this page, including alcohol and drug counsellors, and those providing information about treatment options and referrals to local services.

Mara Pirni Healing Place

This service is based in Kalgoorlie and is operated HOPE Community Services alongside others. The service includes the following:
  • Alcohol and other drug counselling
  • Mental Health support
  • Housing
  • Legal and financial support
  • Family and domestic violence education and awareness activities
  • Parenting support services including counselling and creche
  • Community activities including education workshops and yarning circles
  • Shower and washing machines
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Needle Exchange Program

Needle and syringe programs (NSPs) can be found across metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
All NSPs must supply a safe disposal container with any needles and syringes they provide. They also offer health education and can refer people to drug treatment services.

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MEEDAC Patrol

The MEEDAC Reach Out program and Community Bus Patrol is a prevention and intervention service, working at street level to minimize harm from “at-risk” behaviors and intervene in situations before actual harm is caused or the situation escalates requiring the intervention of Police or other services. The approach is non-coercive and seeks to be culturally appropriate.
 
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Hope Community Services – Counselling

HOPE Community Services offers counselling services and group support for individuals, carers and families affected by alcohol and other drug use and mental health concerns in the Perth Metro, Midwest and Goldfields regions. The Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a confidential, non- judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use. Contact with the Alcohol and Drug Support Line is one-to-one with a professional counsellor and is confidential.
 
The counsellor who answers your call can:
• Provide you with information about alcohol or drug use
• Provide emotional support
• Talk about treatment options
• Refer you to local services that can provide ongoing support
 
They can also provide:
• Interim support to individuals waiting for face to face counselling/treatment
• A free call back service to socially and geographically isolated clients
• Support to health professionals working with individuals and families impacted by alcohol or drug use.
 
Please note this service is also listed as a location for a Food Pantry.
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Hope Community Services – Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service (GCADS)

The GCADS provides services through regional offices in Kalgoorlie, Esperance, and Leonora, and also through outreach to towns in the Goldfields. The GCADS is funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia and is the result of a partnership between Hope Community Services and Bega Garnbirringu Health Services. Additional alcohol and other drug services in Leonora and Esperance are funded by the Western Australian Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), free services include:

  • Counselling, information, referral and advocacy for individuals and families affected by alcohol or other drugs, including those referred through the courts or police for the Western Australian Diversion Programs.
  • Consultancy and referral services for health professionals.
  • Outreach services.
  • Community education and prevention programs to address alcohol and other drug related harm and suicide.
  • HOPE provides a range of services to support people affected by their own or a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use, and co-occurring mental health problems.
     
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headspace Kalgoorlie

If you ever feel that you:
• are feeling down or stressed or worried
• can’t deal with school, bullying or struggling with friendships
• want to talk about contraception, sexual health, sexuality, identity or relationships, drinking or drug use
Headspace Kalgoorlie is a safe place where you can come to have a yarn about any of these issues. They provide early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25.
Would you like to book in with Headspace Kalgoorlie? If so, please download and complete their referral form  and return it to them via email. Our services are free!

Headspace Kalgoorlie provide early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25. The provide the following services:

  • Mental health
  • Sexual health
  • Work and study
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Doctor (GP)
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Goldfields Rehablitation Services Inc. – Transitional Housing

Transitional Housing allows graduates of the rehabilitation programme access to subsidised and fully functional accommodation for up to 3 months. This enables clients to continue receiving support in a controlled and safe environment. Clients in the transitional programme are encouraged to slowly integrate back into the community and into employment. The first 12 months of recovery are vital to recovering addicts and they require a support network to assist them in avoiding relapse.

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Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Inc – Outreach Program

The aim of the Outreach program is to help people facing alcohol, drug and mental health issues to link to other services in the community who can assist in their recovery. They work with each person, one-to-one, to get better counselling and other professional services. Outreach understands the community and each person’s needs and helps provide safe and culturally respectful opportunities to address the issues faced, by caring for the whole person. Outreach aims to reduce alcohol and drug use, improve the wellbeing and lifestyle of clients and support clients through the journey before and after rehabilitation. The Outreach Service works in strong partnership with agencies to support you with pre and post rehabilitation in areas of:

  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Financial Hardship
  • Numeracy & Literacy
  • Intellectual Difficulties
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Thoughts of Suicide or Self-harm
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Family Mediation
  • Drug & Alcohol Use
  • Mental Health
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Goldfields Rehablitation Services Inc – Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Service

Goldfields Rehabilitation Detoxification Service is a 4 bed residential low medical unit located in Kalgoorlie, which provides a specialist service for people requiring sub-acute medical care during alcohol or other drug withdrawal. Intake is each Monday and a Doctor is on site between 9:00am-10:00am to complete assessment and care plan.

Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Inc operates a residential rehabilitation programme with a minimum stay of 15 weeks. Residents can be reassessed after 10 weeks stay to ensure they are ready to graduate from the programme. Upon discussions and planning with staff residents may stay for a period up to an additional 10 weeks.

On track residential services include:

  • Residential support
  • 15 week Alcohol and Drug program
  • 12 months Out-care support
  • 3 months optional transitional housing programme
  • Case Management
  • Counselling
  • Group therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Creative therapy
  • Relaxation therapy
  • Work therapy
  • Development of life skills
  • Nutrition education
  • Group exercise and promotion of healthy living
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Bega Garnbirringu Health Service – Sobering Up Shelter

The shelter provides a place for those affected by drugs and/or alcohol that is a safe and secure place to sober up away from incarceration and dangers. Clients who are repeat clients will receive assistance with their alcohol & other drug issues through a referral service for counselling or other support.
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Alcoholics Anonymous – Kalgoorlie

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership.

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State and National Alcohol and Drugs Services Services

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

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Path2Help

A national website allowing you to find help for you or a loved one experiencing harm from alcohol or other drugs, by plugging in your answers to a handful of quick questions, and the intuitive portal will match you with the best information and services based on your specific needs and circumstances.  You don’t need to know what you’re looking for – Path2Help will find it for you.
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Here for You

A state-wide, confidential, non-judgemental, telephone service giving a single point of contact for anyone concerned about their own or another person’s alcohol and other drug use and/or mental health issues.  Contact is one-to-one with a qualified counsellor or professional peer practitioner based in WA. Peer practitioners have a lived experience of alcohol and other drug use and/or mental health issues and recovery and are trained to use their experiences to support individuals living with similar issues. Provided by the Mental Health Commission of WA.
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Parent and Family Drug Support Line

The Parent and Family Drug Support Line is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use. Callers have the option to speak to an experienced parent volunteer.

The counsellor who answers your call can:

  • Listen to your concerns
  • Provide you with information about alcohol or drug use
  • Provide emotional support and professional advice
  • Offer to transfer you to a parent volunteer for peer support
  • Talk about support options for you and your loved one
  • Refer you to local services that can provide you and your family with ongoing support
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Meth Helpline

The Meth Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s meth use. 
 
The counsellor who answers your call can: 
• Listen to what is going on for you 
• Provide you with information about meth 
• Provide emotional support 
• Talk about treatment options 
• Refer you to local services that can provide ongoing support
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Alcohol and Drug Support Line

Confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use.

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