Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services intake is open to all members of the community by phoning 1300 660 059, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm. Not all services are offered at every hospital across the Hunter New England Local Health District.
The Calvary Mater Alcohol and Drug Clinical Service (Waratah) provides outpatient consultation, assessment and treatment for withdrawal and support for family and friends on an individual appointment basis.
Specific services at different locations include:
- 12 bed inpatient withdrawal unit at Belmont Hospital
- Opiate treatment program clinics in Newcastle, Cessnock, Taree and Tamworth
- Drug and alcohol counselling services
- Specialist cannabis and stimulant treatment clinics in Newcastle
- Assertive management for people with complex needs
- Specialist child, youth and family drug and alcohol services for young people, pregnant people and parents
- Court and custodial diversion services in Newcastle and Tamworth
- Consultation Liaison Service at John Hunter Hospital and inpatient clinical support across the District.