Drugs & Alcohol
- Bendigo Community Health Services
- Don't Turn a Night Out into a Night Mare
- YSAS
- Oxygen
- QUIT
- Youth off The Streets
- Championship moves
- Somazone
- Australian Drug Foundation
- Australian Drug Information Network
- DrugInfo
Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) - Alcohol and Other Drug counselling is to help you reduce or change your own substance use, or to cope with a family member or close friend who is using. Services are free, confidential and are for people aged 12-25. Available by appointment at all sites; contact BCHS on 54 300 500 or 54 344 300 to speak with an intake worker.
BCHS Community Education Contact 03 54 300 500 for a range of alcohol & drug education sessions which are delivered by Bendigo Community Health Services staff to schools, workplaces and community groups.
BCHS Alcohol Alert The Alcohol Alert Program provides current information on the effects of alcohol and practical strategies for change over a two hour session. 03 54 300 500
BCHS Cautious with Cannabis An education and support program for those who use or support people who use cannabis. The program provides participants with current information about the short and long-term effects of cannabis use and practical strategies for change. 03 54 300 500
Don't Turn a Night Out into a Nightmare - Drinking to intoxication puts people at risk of serious short and long term harm. The Department of Health and Aging have a range of fact sheets for parents, under 18's, over 18's and indigenous young people. Follow the link to learn more and play the Don't turn a Night Out into a Night Mare game.
The Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) aims to provide services to young people aged between 12 and 21 years with complex drug related issues. YSAS can provide outreach and support, short term residential care facilities, a youth specific Residential Rehabilitation Program, Homebased Withdrawl and Primary Health Care, inclusing referrals to other services. The service operates within a multi-disciplanary health framework, focusing on strategies to reduce drug related harm and engaging young people in opportunities for a healthy and meaningful lifestyle that does not require the need for drugs. YSAS employ a multi-disciplanary team of skilled and experienced drug and alcohol workers who provide a responsive, flexible and accessible service to young people, which is both client centered and developmentally appropriate.Contact 5444 2969 or drop in to 39 Garsed Street Bendigo between 9 - 5 week days. Head to the website for more; www.ysas.org.au
Fast Facts from the Australian Government Dept of Health and Aging
- Four Australians under 25 die due to alcohol related injuries in an average week.
- One in two Australians 15-17 who get drunk will do something they regret.
- 70 Australians under 25 will be hospitalised due to alcohol-caused assault in an average week.
- On average, 1 in 4 hospitalisations of people 15-24 happen because of alcohol.
Quick Links
- YSAS Bendigo - 03 5444 2969
- YSAS freecall line - 1800 014 446
OxyGen gives you the whole story about tobacco so you can make your own decisions about smoking. Here you'll find hard facts about the tobacco industry, the truth about smoking myths, comebacks if you get pressured to smoke, and lots more. OxyGen is about you - share your stories and smoke free ideas in Your Stuff.
QUIT Since our establishment in 1985, there has been considerable progress in reducing the harm that tobacco causes in our community. For example, Victoria's smoking rates have fallen substantially in both men and women. Other advances include legislation to protect people from second-hand smoke, phasing out most cigarette advertising, banning of smoking in workplaces, and exposing tobacco industry practices. These have been achieved through the efforts of many parties, but much more needs to be achieved. We invite you to find our more on the history of Quit and important achievements in that time. For more information head over to; http://www.quit.org.au/
Youth off the Streets supports homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around. It is our goal that these young people will leave our care drug free, with a high school education, living skills and a full or part time job in hand. Based on the philosophy that every young person has greatness within, these programs are non-denominational and non-discriminatory.
Would you like a Youth Off The Streets representative to speak at your School? Email daniellem@youthoffthestreets.com.au
Championship Moves Got the Moves to keep you and your mates out of trouble? It takes a real champion to keep their mates safe. Any idiot can start a fight but a champion can spot trouble early and prevent it from escalating.Check out some of the winning moves – like The Chef, The Muzzle or The Lasso! They are moves that could save lives. At the very least they could keep everyone safe and on the right side of the law. So, when you’re out drinking, look out for your mates and respect everyone’s right to a good time.
Somazone is a safe space for young people to ask questions, share stories and get help for mental health issues, sexual health, relationships, abuse, body image, and drug use.Somazone aims to empower young people to address their physical, emotional and social health needs in a way that is relevant and non-judgemental, by providing free and anonymous access to reliable health information.Somazone is made by young people for young people, and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation.
Australian Drug Foundation provides a range of information, resources and program in order to help prevent alcohol and other drug problems within communities.
The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) is a database of websites and resources about alcohol and drugs that you can easily search. All sites and information have been reviewed and assessed to ensure they are accurate and reliable.
DrugInfo is a service provided by the Australian Drug Foundation that offers information about alcohol and other drugs and the prevention of related harms.
