Milliya Rumurra means ‘First Day’ or ‘Brand New Day’. Milliya Rumurra is an Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centre located in Broome within the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. It was established in 1978 to provide support to individuals and families affected by alcohol or other drugs.Vision: Reduced level of alcohol and drug related harm to support strong individuals, secure families and safe communities.Purpose: To provide a range of culturally secure environments that support change for Aboriginal community members affected by alcohol and other drugs Read More...
Perth Sobering-Up Centre and Detoxification Service are part of The Salvation Army’s alcohol and other drugs agency, the Bridge Program. Located in Bridge House, 15 Wright Street, Highgate, these services form part of a multi-phased service to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable through misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Sobering-Up is an alternative to police lock-up for persons found intoxicated from any drug in a public place. This is a minimalist intervention aimed at reducing harm on the streets and in custody. Many clients are referred by police, but as many as 50% self-present Read More...
NRS is the non-residential, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) counselling service of The Salvation Army Bridge Program. The Bridge Program offers a comprehensive range of AOD services across Perth, enabling participants to enjoy continuity of care and includes: a sobering up unit, detoxification and assessment unit; residential treatment program; and a non-residential counselling service known as Non-Residential Services (NRS). NRS is available to people who have completed a residential treatment program, and also people in the general community experiencing problems associated with their own, family Read More...
Teen Challenge was established to provide a Christian residential rehabilitation service. It aims to address the needs of young males and females, aged over 16 experiencing drug and alcohol problems. Teen Challenge residential program is one of the largest and most effective substance abuse recovery and prevention programs in WA. Read More...
Next Step is a government health service that provides a range of treatment services for people experiencing problems associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as support for families, clinical placements for students and research. Services under Next Step include outpatient treatment services and pharmacy, youth services, and the community pharmacotherapy program. Read More...
Next Step inpatient withdrawal unit is a state government funded service providing medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, amphetamines and other drugs. The facility also includes a four bed Aboriginal withdrawal unit which provides a culturally secure service which meets the needs of Aboriginal people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Read More...
YASS provides young people with a safe and caring environment when there’s nowhere left to call home. Read More...
Our approach to helping people with addictions is based on a model of recovery that emphasises the importance of evidence-based medical intervention; strong relationships and a stable home life; and empowering people to take up a responsible role in the community. Read More...
The Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) is a free, home based withdrawal service operating out of a number of locations in the Perth metropolitan area. This service is staffed by registered nurses who provide home visits to people undergoing drug or alcohol withdrawal. The DAWN Nurses work in shared care with the consumers GP and their nominated support person in the community to assist people in safely withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs in their home environment. Education and support is provided to consumers, their significant other or family member (support person) and GPs . Prior Read More...
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) is a partnership between Mission Australia and Next Step, and provides young people and their families with a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services. The facility accommodates up to seven young people in a residential setting for approximately 3-14 days. Read More...