Agency:
Alcohol and Drug Services
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1968
Description:
The Service is statewide and provides treatment to individuals and their families for alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues. Services include:;;- intake and assessment;;- case management and coordination of care;;- withdrawal management;;- relapse prevention;;- secondary consultation;;- brief intervention;;- counselling, group work and therapy, and;;- health promotion, information and community education.;;;;The Service is provided within Statewide and Mental Health Services.
Information Sources:
Alcohold and Drug Service website 2018
Legislation Administered:
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act (No.61/1968)
Controlling Agencies:
Mental Health Services Commission (TA14) | 01 Jul 1968 | 20 Apr 1993 |
Child, Family and Community Support (TA1622) | 03 Feb 1993 | 18 Sep 1998 |
Department of Health and Human Services (TA1543) | 18 Sep 1998 | 31 Jul 2018 |
Statewide Mental Health Services (TA1634) | 01 Jul 2002 |
Related Agencies:
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Board (TA337) | 01 Jan 1969 |