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Addiction Support Services

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health – Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AOD) & Gambling Help

(03) 5421 1666

https://sunburycobaw.org.au/

Offers counseling, case management, harm reduction strategies, and referral pathways for individuals dealing with alcohol or drug dependency. They provide both individual and group support and work with families affected by addiction.


Provides free and confidential counseling for individuals experiencing gambling issues. They offer financial counseling, therapeutic support, and assistance to family members affected by gambling harm.

Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) – Alcohol and Other Drug Programs

(03) 5406 1200

https://www.bchs.com.au/

BCHS provides a range of AOD support, including counseling, recovery programs, withdrawal support, and harm minimization programs. While based in Bendigo, they extend services to the Macedon Ranges.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Local Meetings

1300 222 222

https://www.aavictoria.org.au/

For local support groups see Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous is a 12-step support group for individuals with alcohol dependency. They provide peer support meetings across Victoria, including within the Macedon Ranges region. AA offers both face-to-face and online meetings.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Local Meetings

1300 652 820

https://www.na.org.au/multi/

Narcotics Anonymous offers support for individuals struggling with drug addiction through peer-based 12-step meetings. Meetings are available online and at various local venues across Victoria.

For local support groups see Support Groups

Gamblers Help Victoria (Statewide Service)

1800 858 858 (24/7 Helpline)

https://gamblershelp.com.au/

Offers 24/7 phone support, online chat, and face-to-face counseling for people affected by gambling harm. They also provide financial counseling and peer support for families and friends affected by someone’s gambling. Available services include self-exclusion programs to help individuals block access to gambling venues or online gambling.

SHARC Family Drug and Gambling Helpline

1300 660 068

https://www.sharc.org.au/

Providing telephone and online support, education programs, counselling, peer support groups, residential recovery, consumer representation and workforce training.

DirectLine – 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support

1800 888 236 (24/7 Hotline)

https://www.directline.org.au/

DirectLine offers 24/7 confidential counseling, information, and referral  services for people affected by alcohol or drug problems. They can provide immediate support, as well as connect individuals with local treatment  services in the Macedon Ranges.

Turning Point – Addiction Services

(03) 8413 8413

https://www.turningpoint.org.au/

Provides specialist addiction treatment and recovery services including telehealth counseling, detox services, and online resources. They support people experiencing addiction as well as their families.

Telehealth and Melbourne-based (servicing Macedon Ranges)

Odyssey House Victoria

 (03) 9420 7600

https://odyssey.org.au/

Odyssey House offers a variety of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, including residential programs, counseling, and outpatient support for individuals and families. They can also assist with      dual-diagnosis (mental health and addiction) cases.

Multiple locations, servicing Macedon Ranges through outreach

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