Information, Treatment and Support Services for Alcohol and Other Drugs

Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) aims to increase the availability and effectiveness of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment services through improved regional coordination and planning, targeted investment in areas of need and enhanced sector efficiency with a focus on client outcomes.

Focus areas:

• Increase outreach treatment services with a focus on vulnerable groups
• Increase access to specialist AOD treatment services for individuals and their families
• Increase capacity of detoxification, residential rehabilitation and aftercare services
• Responsive and timely access to services – improved coordination of services
• Increased capacity of GPs to respond to licit and illicit drug use