Alcohol and other drugs services COVID-19 update

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Content last updated 13/05/2022

Alcohol and other drugs services COVID-19 update

The majority of Alcohol and Other Drugs services in the Gold Coast region are still accepting referrals and delivering treatment:

  • Kalwun
  • Lives Lived Well
  • QuIHN
  • Drug ARM
  • Ted Noffs
  • Salvation Army
  • Family Drug Support
  • Anglicare (AMEND program)
  • Currumbin Clinic

Please note:

  • Many of these services have transitioned to telephone and online options and where face-to-face support continues, increased infection control measures are in place.
  • Some services have reduced capacity or are delaying admissions into specific programs until it is safe to return to normal operating practices (e.g. residential services).

Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services has ceased accepting new admissions as of 26th March 2020.

This information is accurate as of 6 April 2020. For the most the up to date information regarding services availability, please contact Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) 1 800 177 833.

For more information on COVID-19 and your nearest testing clinics, click here. The COVID-19 health pathways can be found here.

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