Drug and Alcohol Services

In an emergency call triple zero (000) or go to the closest emergency department, where they may refer you to the drug and alcohol service and/or mental health service.

General enquiries: 02 4394 4880 – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Mental Health line 1800 011 511

If you, or someone you know, need help with a mental health problem call the Mental Health Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Drug and Alcohol services aim to reduce the harm associated with problematic alcohol and other drug use on individuals, their families and the communities of the Central Coast.

Services are located at Gosford and Wyong hospitals with community-based counselling teams at community health centres across the Central Coast.

Services are available to people aged 18 years and over with the exception of the cannabis clinic that provides services for people aged 16 years and over.

Inpatient services are located at Wyong Hospital in Maruma-li, the Withdrawal Management Unit. Referrals are accepted state-wide.

Care is provided by a range of health professionals including psychologists, doctors, nurses, social workers and Aboriginal specialists.

Access to Drug and Alcohol services

Drug and Alcohol Access Line: 02 4394 4880 – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

The Drug and Alcohol Services (DAS) takes a holistic view of alcohol and other drug problems and holds a commitment to providing expert high-quality services based on evidence.

PDF Document Drug & Alcohol Services e-brochure (PDF, 135 KB)

Services Provided

Intake

The Intake Worker is a clinician who will link the caller to the most appropriate treatment option within our services or by referral to an external agency. General information and advice is also provided to family members, friends and other providers requiring information or support on any drug and alcohol issue. Contact Intake on 4394 4880 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm).

Withdrawal Management Unit

Maruma-Li is a 15-bed inpatient unit within Wyong Hospital. The unit provides a safe and respectful environment for people wanting to withdraw from alcohol and/or other drugs. Contact Intake for further information.

PDF Document Maruma-Li General Information Brochure (PDF, 764 KB)

Opioid Treatment

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals who have problems with opiate use. OTP provides methadone and buprenorphine (bup/naloxone) treatment.
Dosing and support is provided at Kullaroo Clinic (Gosford) and Wallama Clinic (Wyong).

Aboriginal Consultancy

The Aboriginal Manager Drug & Alcohol assists all our services to provide a more culturally aware response to the needs of Aboriginal clients and their families.

PDF Document Aboriginal D&A Health Support brochure (PDF, 739 KB)

Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting (SUPPs)

The SUPPs team work with women during pregnancy and up to two years following birth. The team provides treatment and ongoing support for women who are using alcohol and other drugs during their pregnancy, support to family members in accessing treatment services and family planning advice.

PDF Document SUPPS Information brochure (PDF, 314 KB)

Counselling Services

Provides advice and counselling to persons, family and friends affected by alcohol and other drugs. The team can provide a wide range of effective treatment approaches. Services include assessment, relapse prevention, brief intervention, individual counselling and group programs.

PDF Document D&A Counselling Services Brochure (PDF, 2.85 MB)

MERIT

The Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program is a court diversion program aligned to Woy Woy, Wyong and Gosford Local Courts. Special criteria for admission apply. The MERIT team can be contacted on 4320 3057.

PDF Document MERIT Information brochure (PDF, 234 KB)

Cannabis Clinic

This clinic provides assessment and counselling for individuals 16yrs+ concerned about their cannabis use. Information and advice is provided to partners or carers on how to support a person with a cannabis addiction who is going through treatment.
The Cannabis Clinic team can be contacted on 4394 7999 (Mon to Fri 8.30 to 4.30pm)

PDF Document Cannabis Clinic Information brochure (PDF, 2.48 MB)

Drug & Alcohol Youth Team

The Youth team provides counselling for people 18years and below who are struggling with moderate to severe substance use. The team also provides general substance information and groups for parents and carers. Call the Intake Line on 4394 4880.

PDF Document D&A Youth Service brochure (PDF, 357 KB)

Health Promotion and Prevention

The D&A Service undertakes health promotion and prevention activities and partners with other agencies on specific projects.

Directory of Drug and Alcohol Related Services

A directory of D&A and related services including for rehabilitation, detoxification, youth services, opioid treatment programs, counselling and self help groups can be accessed here:

To access Central Coast Health Drug and Alcohol services for information or advice (Mon to Fri 8.30 to 4.30pm):

Central Intake – 4394 4880
Central Coast Cannabis Clinic – 4394 7999
Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) – 4320 3057

PDF Document Directory of Drug and Alcohol and Related Services (PDF, 113 KB)

NSW 24 hour Drug and Alcohol advice

24-hour advice, information and referral service

1800 422 599 (toll-free)

External page link Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) is a 24 hour, 7 days a week confidential telephone service, offering information, advice, referral and crisis counselling for people with problems related to drugs and alcohol. ADIS has an extensive database of treatment agencies across NSW.