This section outlines the end of year shutdown dates for ACT ATOD and related services. The information has been collated through the ACT ATOD Workers Group.

 
ATODA
Phone: (02) 6249 6358

The ATODA office will be closed from 4pm Friday 23 December 2015 and will reopen Tuesday 3 January 2016.

 
Alcohol and Drug Services, ACT Health
Phone: (02) 6207 9977
 
Intake Line
This service will be provided by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre from the evening of 23 December 2016 – to the morning of 3 January 2017.
 
Opioid Treatment Services
The cut-off date for applications for takeaways is 12 December 2016.
The cut-off date for applications for outgoing transfers is 19 December 2016.
The cut off dates for incoming transfers is 23 December 2016.
Medical specialist appointments will be limited during the holiday period (with limited sit and wait appointments available on 29 and 30 December 2016).
 
Dosing will be available as follows:
 

 
Withdrawal Unit
Will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period. Last booked admission on 23 December 2016. Triage and admissions will be open on 29 – 30 December 2016 and will return to normal business from Tuesday 3 January 2017.
 
Counselling and Treatment Service
Closed from afternoon of Friday 23 December 2016 and will reopen 3 January 2017.
 
Consultation and Liaison
Staff will be available from 8.30am – 5pm throughout the holiday period (with limited capacity for ward rounds on some days)
 
Police and Court Drug Diversion Service
Closed from afternoon of Friday 23 December 2016 and will reopen Tuesday 3 January 2017.
 

Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy and The Connection 
Phone: (02) 6279 1670
 
Closed from 4pm Friday 23 December 2016 and re-opening Tuesday 3 January 2017.
  

Canberra Recovery Services, Salvation Army
Phone: (02) 6295 1256
 
Operating 24/7 throughout the holiday period, however no admissions post Tuesday 20 December 2016. Admissions recommencing Monday 9 January 2017.
 
 
Directions 
Phone: (02) 6132 4800
 
Closed from 1pm Friday 23 December 2016.
 
Woden head office and Civic NSP open:
 
Wednesday 28 December      10am – 2pm
Thursday 29 December          10am – 2pm
Friday 30 December               10am – 2pm
 
During this period walk-in support, over-the-phone support and daily groups will be running at 11am. All groups will enable an opportunity for check-in and support.
 
Woden NSP is not operating, however Woden head office will be supplying 4 and 8 packs.
 
Directions Groups

 
Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
Phone: (02) 6296 8900

Closed from Friday 23 December 2016 and re-opening on Monday 9 January 2017.
Business hours as usual (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) outside of this period.

 
Hepatitis ACT
Phone: (02) 6230 6344

Closed from midday Thursday 22 December 2016 and re-opening Tuesday 3 January 2017.
 

Karralika Programs Inc
Phone: (02) 6163 0200

Residential Services (Karralika Therapeutic Community Adult Program, Karralika Family Program, Karuna Short-stay Program): Last intakes on Tuesday 13 December 2016.
 
New assessments will be taken and admissions to the residential services will recommence Tuesday 3 January 2017.
 
All programs will continue to operate, with only the Solaris Therapeutic Program being closed for a short period of time between Christmas and New Year.

 
Sobering Up Shelter, CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
Phone: (02) 6163 3711
 
Open hours as follows:
 
Thursday 22 December    11pm – 11am
Friday 23 December         11pm – 11am
Saturday 24 December     11pm – 11am
 
Thursday 29 December    11pm – 11am
Friday 30 December         11pm – 11am
Saturday 31 December     11pm – 11am


Ted Noffs Foundation ACT
Phone: (02) 6123 2400
 
PALM Program
Limited on-call staff from 24, 25, 26 and 27 December 2016. Full service (24/7) to resume Wednesday 28 December 2016.
 
Street University Program
Program closing from Friday 23 December 2016 and re-opening Tuesday 3 January 2017.


Toora Women Inc
Phone: (02) 6241 7233

All AOD Services (Day Program, Marzenna, Lesley’s Place, Outreach, Smart Recovery) open as normal until Thursday 22 December 2016.
 
Counselling Service
Closing on Thursday 22 December 2016 and reopening Tuesday 3 January 2017.
 
Day Program
Closing on Wednesday 21 December 2016 and reopening Monday 9 January 2016.
 
Lesley’s Place
Limited staff availability from Friday 23 December 2016.
On-call staff available Saturday 24 December 2016 until Wednesday 28 December 2016.
Operating as normal Thursday 29 December 2016 until Friday 30 December 2016.
On-call staff available Saturday 31 December 2016 until Monday 2 January 2017.
Reopening and operating as normal from Tuesday 3 January 2017.


Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services
Phone: (02) 6284 6222

Closed on public holidays.
Open 9am – 1pm (with limited staff – just doctor services on) from 27 December – 30 December 2016.
Operating normal hours from 3 January 2017.
 
For further information about services visit the ACT ATOD Services Directory 


Crisis Services

This section outlines the crisis services that will be available throughout the end of year period.
 
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CONTACT: 000
 
Housing ACT 
Provides public housing services in the ACT.
Phone: 13 34 27

Website: www.communityservices.act.gov.au/hcs
 
ACT Police 

24/7 central contact point for police and police stations across the ACT. Non-emergency only.

Phone: (02) 6256 7777

Website: www.police.act.gov.au

Canberra Hospital 
The major tertiary referral hospital for the ACT and the Southern areas of NSW.

Phone: (02) 6244 2222
Website: http://health.act.gov.au/our-services/canberra-hospital-campus/
 
Calvary Hospital 
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce
Phone: (02) 6201 6111
Website: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-bruce/

Access Canberra 
Gateway to ACT Government services will be open 24/7.

Phone: 13 22 81 


Website: www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/home
 
Care and Protection
 
The statutory child protection agency in the ACT. Open 24/7.
Phone: 132 281 (general public line) or 1300 556 728 (mandated reporters)

Website: www.communityservices.act.gov.au/ocyfs
 
Domestic Violence Crisis Service 
Provides 24/7 domestic and family violence crisis counselling and support.

Phone: (02) 6280 0900
Website: http://dvcs.org.au/
 
Christmas Free Meal Guide for Holiday Season and Emergency Relief 
CONTACT Canberra Community Information has advised that the Christmas Free Meal Guide and Emergency Relief will be available on their website shortly. 
Phone: (02) 6248 7988
Website: http://vc-act.org.au/info-guides/
 
Kids Helpline 
Provides 24/7 counselling and support for young people under 25 years.
Phone: 1800 55 1800

Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au

Lifeline

Provides 24/7 counselling and support services.

Phone: 13 11 14
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
 
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team
Provides 24/7 mental health crisis support.
Phone: 1800 629 354 (24 hour service) or (02) 6205 1065.

Website: http://health.act.gov.au/our-services/mental-health
 
Canberra Rape Crisis
 Centre 
Provides 24/7 sexual assault counselling and support.

Phone: (02) 6247 2525

Website: http://crcc.org.au/