Sobering Up Shelter
The Sobering Up Shelter is funded by ACT Health and provides the community of the ACT and surrounding region with an alternative for the care and protection of intoxicated persons. The Shelter is a free overnight facility that provides a safe and confidential place for men and women who are 18 or over to recover from alcohol & other drug intoxication. The Shelter also provides information, support and referral on alcohol and other drug related issues.
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Contact information:
Sobering Up Shelter
M Block Ainslie Village
Ph: (02) 6163 3702, (02) 6163 3711
Fax: (02) 6163 3701
The Lodge
The Lodge is located on the grounds of Ainslie Village. The program is funded by ACT Mental Health Services through ACT Health and Community Care, to provide long term and respite residential support to male consumers over the age of 18 years living with a dual diagnosis including a mental health condition and a drug and alcohol issue. The Lodge has a 19 bed capacity, which consists of 15 long term beds and 4 respite beds. The respite program can support consumers who have a mental health condition and or a dual diagnosis for up to 8 weeks which is rent free, and consumers must have accommodation to move to following the end of respite. The long term beds are specifically for dual diagnosis consumers and rent is charged at 85% of their income. The Lodge is staffed from 8am -8pm.
To refer to The Lodge please download the appropriate referral form and once completed fax through to (02) 61633713.
Click here to download The Lodge Respite Beds Referral Form
Click here to download The Lodge Referral Form for Long Term Care
Click here to download The Lodge brochure
Further information can be obtained by contacting a staff member on:
Contact Information:
The Lodge
Ainslie Village
Ph: (02) 6163 3707
Fax: (02) 6163 3713
Youth and Wellbeing Program
The Youth and Wellbeing Program is funded through ACT Health. The purpose is to support young people in the community between 12 to 25 years of age who have a mental health condition and/or drug and alcohol, anger and behavioural concerns and related issues. The staff at Youth and Wellbeing aim to encourage resilience and independence through a process of support, education and advocacy. Referrals can be made over the phone on the numbers listed below.
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Contact Information:
Youth and Wellbeing
Blackfriars reception
(Please ask to be put through)
Ph: (02) 6163 7600
Fax: (02) 6163 7676
