Northern Victoria Alcohol and Other Drugs Services
How we can help you
Northern Victoria Alcohol and Other Drugs Services(NVAODS) is a network of programs and related services which aim to support complex clients experiencing a range of issues with Alcohol and other Drugs.
If you, or a family member, or friend, require information, please phone 03 5440 8410, and we will support you, even if you don't know what it is you need, feel free to call for a chat.
Northern Alcohol & Other Drugs Services include:
NVAODS
Northern Victoria Alcohol and Other Drug Services offer
- AOD Intake & Assessment
- Brigding and Brief intervention support
- AOD Counselling
- Care & Recovery Co-ordination
We support people who reside anywhere within the Loddon Mallee region. All servies are free for individuals 16 years and and over. For more information please contact out Intake Coordinator on 0354408411 or refer to the attached brouchure.
AttachmentAssessment, Brief Intervention and Family Support brochure
Building Bridges
Therapeutic Day Rehab Program
A free eight-week structured group program based in Bendigo, using a combination of evidence-based interventions that provide the foundation for recovery for anyone 16 years and over wishing to address substance use. Servicing Bendigo and surrounding areas.
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Families at Risk AOD Reunification Program
For parents who must meet court issued conditions
The objective of this initiative is to enable parents who are required to undergo AOD treatment as part of their children’s family reunification order (FRO) to access timely treatment, to maximise their chances of reuniting with their children in the time frame of the FRO. Person-centred care and coordination activities that focus on assessment, counselling and care, education and recovery support.
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Bridge Program
Residential Rehab Program
A State-Wide 6 week Residential Rehabilitation Program for people age 18-30 years, looking to address their substance use issues.
Overdose Prevention Case Management Service
For people engaged with specialist AOD treatment with a high risk of overdose and who are not already receiving Care and Recovery Coordination
The objective of the Risk of Overdose Initiative is to expand support for clients at risk of an overdose before, during and after their engagement with specialist AOD treatment. The initiative takes a person-centred, risk-based approach, proactively identifying, reducing and managing their clients’ risk of overdose.
Goulburn Valley Alcohol & Drug Services
Counselling, Care & Recovery & Non-Residential Withdrawal Services
A consortium of Goulburn Valley Health (Lead), SalvoCare | Northern Victoria & Odyssey House Victoria offering Counselling, Care & Recovery & Non-Residential Withdrawal Services for people 16 and over who reside in the Goulburn Valley & Lower Hume Regions. GVADS also have an Emergency Department with rapid assessment and pathways into the Community based A&D services.
Geographical Area: GVADS caters for people in Shire of Moira, City of Greater Shepparton, Shire of Strathbogie, Shire of Mitchell and the Shire of Murrindindi.
Goulburn Valley Alcohol & Drug Services
Therapeutic Day Rehab Program
A 10-week structured group program based in Shepparton, using a combination of evidence-based interventions that provide the foundation for Recovery for anyone, 16 years and over, wishing to address their substance use.
Geographical Area: GVADS caters for people in Shire of Moira, City of Greater Shepparton, Shire of Strathbogie, Shire of Mitchell and the Shire of Murrindindi.
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