Other Support Services
Maayu Mali may not be the right service for everyone, or you may need help before residential rehabilitation. These services may help you find alcohol and other drug support, detox, mental health care or practical assistance. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, call 000.
If you are uncertain where to start, contact Maayu Mali. We will do our best to help you identify another option if our program is unsuitable.
Not sure where to start
Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy is a free and anonymous website for finding support across Australia. Search by location for housing, food, money help, health, counselling, family violence and other everyday needs. It can help applicants, families and support workers, including while someone is waiting for rehabilitation.
If you are unsure which treatment option to contact, speak with Maayu Mali. We will do our best to help identify other support if our program is unsuitable.
Drug and Alcohol Support Services
Alcoholics Anonymous
Peer support and meetings for people who want to stop drinking. Call 1300 222 222.
Narcotics Anonymous
Peer support and meetings for people who want to stop using drugs. Call 1300 652 820.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline (ADIS)
Free, confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, including treatment options and referrals. Calls are directed to your state or territory Alcohol and Drug Information Service. Call 1800 250 015.
Detox Services
Freeman House (Armidale)
Medically supervised alcohol and other drug withdrawal support in Armidale, NSW, including short-term detox and longer-term residential rehabilitation. Also offers family support and transitional accommodation. Call (02) 6776 8117 to enquire about referrals and eligibility.
Gorman Unit (St Vincent's Hospital Sydney)
Medically supervised inpatient withdrawal support in Darlinghurst, NSW. Contact the centralised intake line on (02) 8382 1080, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.
Lakeview Unit (Belmont)
Hospital-based inpatient withdrawal support in Belmont, NSW. Contact Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Central Intake on 1300 660 059.
Maruma-li (Wyong)
Hospital-based inpatient withdrawal support in Wyong, NSW. Contact Central Coast Drug and Alcohol Central Intake on (02) 4394 4880 to discuss access and suitability.
Nepean Inpatient Withdrawal Unit
Hospital-based inpatient withdrawal support in Kingswood, NSW. Contact Nepean Blue Mountains Drug and Alcohol Central Intake on 1300 661 050.
Wyla Withdrawal (Lives Lived Well)
Residential withdrawal support near Orange, NSW. Contact Lives Lived Well on 1300 727 957 to ask about referrals and availability.
Other Residential Rehabilitation Services
Freeman House (Armidale)
Residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation in Armidale, NSW. Call (02) 6776 8117 to enquire about referrals, eligibility and available options.
Jarrah House
Residential alcohol and other drug treatment for women, including women with children, in Malabar, NSW. Call (02) 9661 6555.
Lives Lived Well
Alcohol and other drug support, including residential treatment programs in NSW and Queensland. Call 1300 727 957 to discuss the available programs.
Namatjira Haven
Culturally safe residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation for Aboriginal men near Alstonville, NSW. Call (02) 6628 1098 to ask about admissions.
Orana Haven
Aboriginal residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation in the Brewarrina region of NSW. Contact the service for current eligibility and intake arrangements.
Phoebe House
Residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation for women on opioid treatment who have young children, in Arncliffe, NSW. Call (02) 9005 1570 to check eligibility.
The Glen Centre
Aboriginal community-controlled residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation on the NSW Central Coast, with programs for men and women. Contact The Glen for current eligibility and program details.
Transformation Centre (Dooralong)
Private residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation for men at Dooralong, NSW. Call (02) 4316 9999 to confirm fees, suitability and current program details.
Dual Diagnosis Supports
Grow Residential Rehabilitation
Residential rehabilitation in West Hoxton, NSW, for adults with both alcohol or drug use and mental health concerns. Call (02) 9606 0579 to ask about referrals and eligibility.
Kedesh Rehabilitation Services
Residential alcohol and other drug treatment in Berkeley, NSW. The service can discuss support needs where substance use and mental health concerns occur together. Call (02) 4222 1800 to check suitability.
Crisis and Mental Health Supports
13YARN
Free, confidential crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Call 13 92 76, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Beyond Blue
Mental health support and information. Call 1300 22 4636. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention support. Call 13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Suicide Call Back Service
Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. Call 1300 659 467. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Gambling Support
GambleAware NSW
Free, confidential gambling support for people who gamble and for families or friends affected by gambling. Call 1800 858 858, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support for people who want to stop gambling. Find a current NSW meeting using the official meeting directory.
Information and Support for Families
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (DrugInfo)
Information about alcohol and other drugs, and guidance on finding support for yourself or someone close to you. Call DrugInfo on 1300 858 584.
Family Drug Support
Support for families and friends affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use, including a 24-hour telephone support line. Call 1300 368 186.
Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Supports
1800RESPECT
National counselling, information and support for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. Call 1800 737 732. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.