Where can I find more information on take-home naloxone?
Below are links to drug user organisations, alcohol and other drug services and harm reduction and advocacy organisations. Peer-based drug user organisations and your local needle and syringe program (NSP) should be able to offer information on how to access take-home naloxone.
Note: The availability of naloxone varies across Australian states and territories. Importantly, however, naloxone is available over the counter in pharmacies. If you are having trouble accessing it, ask your local pharmacist, needle exchange (needle and syringe program or NSP), general practitioner or drug user organisation about it.
Peer-based harm reduction, information, advocacy and education services that can offer advice on take-home naloxone access
Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), Canberra
Phone: (02) 5110 3018
Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA), Canberra
Phone: (02) 6253 3643
Harm Reduction Victoria (HRVic), Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9329 1500
New South Wales Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), Sydney
Phone: (02) 8354 7300; rural NSW callers: 1800 644 413
Peer Based Harm Reduction, Western Australia, Perth; Bunbury
Perth phone: (08) 9325 8387
Bunbury phone: (08) 9791 6699
Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN), Brisbane; Gold Coast; Sunshine Coast; Cairns; Redlands; Townsville
Phone: (07) 3620 8111; 1800 172 076
Harm reduction, information, advocacy and education services that can offer advice on take-home naloxone access
Danish Drug Users’ Union
Email: info@brugerforeningen.dk
Phone: Denmark (+45) 35 36 01 50
Harm reduction and advocacy information for people who consume drugs.
German Drug Users’ Union
Email: info@vision-ev.de
Phone: Germany (+49) 0 221-82 00 73-0
Advice and information about alcohol and other drugs, including information on naloxone.
Self-Support for Drug Users
Email: contact@asud.org
Harm reduction information for people who consume drugs.
Release
Email: ask@release.org.uk
Phone: United Kingdom (+44) 207 324 2989
Advice and information on issues related to drug use and to drug laws.
SURE Recovery
An app for anyone who is using alcohol or other drugs, thinking about changing their use or interested in take-home naloxone.
Toward the Heart BCCDC Harm Reduction Services
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Email: vandu@vandu.org
Phone: Canada (+1-236) 604-683-6061
Harm reduction and advocacy information for people who consume drugs.
CADS Community Alcohol and Drug Services, Auckland
Phone: New Zealand (+64) 0800 845 1818
Advice and information on alcohol and other drug services.
International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD)
Email: office@inpud.net
International organisation focused on promoting the health and defending the human rights of people who drugs.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Phone: (03) 9611 6100
Information, advocacy, education and community programs.
DrugInfo
Email: druginfo@adf.org.au
Phone: 1300 858 584
Information about alcohol and other drugs. Available Monday to Friday.
Counselling Online
Online service for alcohol and other drug counselling, information, support and referral for consumers, family and friends. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Family Drug and Gambling Help
Phone: 1300 660 068
Support for families and friends affected by alcohol and other drugs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Family Drug Support
Phone: 1300 368 186
Support for families affected by alcohol and other drugs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifesavers.global
Information about alcohol and other drugs including issues related to overdose and take-home naloxone.
The Stigma Project
A participatory film making project about experiences of stigma and discrimination among people who inject drugs when accessing health care.
Alcohol and other Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Phone: 1800 250 015
24-hour, 7 day a week telephone counselling, support, referrals and information.
Alcohol and Drug Service Intake Line (ACT Health)
Phone: (02) 5124 9977 or (02) 5124 1580
Referrals and information.
Alcohol & other Drugs Information Services (ADIS) NSW
Phone: (02) 9361 8000 (Sydney) or 1800 422 599 (NSW regional and rural freecall)
Support, information, advice, crisis counselling and referral service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Odyssey Multicultural Programs
Phone: (02) 8608 2611
Support services for individuals and families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in New South Wales affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Phone: 1800 131 350 (NT only)
Telephone counselling, information and referral service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Phone: 1800 177 833 (Qld only)
Telephone counselling, information and referral service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies
Phone: (07) 3023 5050
Peak organisation representing the views of the non-government alcohol and other drug sector in Queensland. Workforce development and capacity building.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Phone: 1300 131 340 (SA only)
Telephone counselling, information and referral service. Available 7 days a week from 8:30am to 10pm.
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
Phone: 1300 131 340 (SA only)
Prevention, treatment and education services.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Phone: 1800 811 994
Telephone information service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DirectLine
Phone: 1800 888 236
Telephone counselling and referral service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
YoDAA Line (Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice)
Phone: 1800 458 685
Telephone and web chat information, advice and support service for young people and others concerned about them. Available 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Pharmacotherapy, Advocacy, Mediation and Support (PAMS)
Phone: 1800 443 844
Telephone advice service for people experiencing issues with a pharmacotherapy program (e.g. methadone, Suboxone®). Available 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Bendigo Community Health Services (Bendigo area)
Phone: (03) 5406 1200
Alcohol and other drug counselling, pharmacotherapy, withdrawal programs, needle and syringe program, and general health services. Available 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
Phone: (08) 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (regional and rural WA only)
Telephone counselling, information and referral. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parent and Family Drug Support Line
Phone: (08) 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (regional and rural WA only)
Telephone counselling, information and referral for families and carers. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
Telephone and online crisis support and counselling service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Telephone and online information and support service for depression, anxiety and related issues. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 551 800
Telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25 years. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE Helpline
Email: helpline@sane.org
Phone: 1800 187 263
Information and referral for mental health issues. Contact by telephone, webchat and email. Available 10am to 8pm AEST, Monday to Friday.