DIRECTIONS ACT supports the following types of counselling:

1. Continuing Care Counselling
2. Family Support Counselling
3. Young People
4. Crisis Counselling

Continuing Care Counselling

Continuing Care Counselling is available for people who are considering their substance use issues, and thinking about making changes to their lives in regard to substance use.

Counselling is also available to those who have recently completed detox or rehab and who are looking for strategies to prevent relapsing into past substance use habits.

Family Support Counselling

Family Support Counselling is available to help families to develop strategies to cope with the issues of substance use, which are affecting the family. In recent times there have been many families seeking this assistance, as alcohol and other drug issues affect all family members.

DIRECTIONS ACT recognises that family drug use places an enormous strain on a young person’s schooling, opportunities, social life and personal development. Young people are at risk if they are in a family with substance use issues, or if the young person themselves is using alcohol or other drugs. DIRECTIONS ACT supports both the individual and the family to work through issues and develop strategies to manage this difficult time.

Young People

Young People are supported through the youth support worker to assist them with help and support about their substance use issues. Counsellors provide information, counselling and referrals into other appropriate services.

Young people who have been involved in illegal activities are often referred into DIRECTIONS ACT counselling services by the justice system for help and support. All counselling is provided free of charge and is non-judgemental and confidential.

Crisis Counselling

Crisis Counselling is a free drop in service for anyone in need of urgent assistance, on week days 9.00am to 5.00pm. A wide range of resources and information are available, and the counsellor provides support and referrals to appropriate services.

Counsellors can advocate on behalf of clients with health professionals, legal proceedings, access to services and government departments.