Urgent Help
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Are you or others in danger? Do you need an ambulance or the police?
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Lifeline
24 hour phone line for crisis support and suicide prevention.
12 11 14
Kids Help Line
24 hour phone line. A free counselling service for young people across Australia aged between 5-25 years.
1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue
24 hour phone line for support, information and advice.
1300 224 636

Workers

Must know information for workers supporting young people with alcohol and other drug specific needs.

Toolbox

Need some resources for your practice? Whether you are a new worker or you’ve been around for years, the youth AOD toolbox supports your practice. It takes the vast range of evidence and literature that supports youth AOD work, and presents it in a way that you can use in your work.

Support options

When people think of drug and alcohol treatment they often think of detox or rebab. Even when a young person needs specialist support for their drug and alcohol use, there are many different ways that support can be delivered.

Screening and assessment

Regardless of specific tools or the particular sector you’re from, these articles provide useful information and advice to tailor AOD screening and assessment to the needs of young people.

Drug facts & info

A basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol is critical when supporting young people. Our drug facts give you the quick and essential run down on what’s what. We’ve also included directions of where to find more in-depth info if you need (and if you have the time!).

Get help now

YoDAA is a free and confidential online and phone service that offers supports to young people, families and professionals. You can contact 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.