Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS)
Also known as Mater Health Services
Closed
Alcohol and Drug, HCC - Allied Health
The only youth specific detox in Queensland. A residential non medicated detoxification service providing detox for all drugs including methamphetamine, heroin, cannabis, inhalants and poly drug use. People aged 13 - 18 years. Can stay up to eleven days. Worker support 24 hours a day.
ADAWS is a residential (or live-in) program for young people aged 13 to 18 who feel they have a problem with their drug use and want to withdraw or detox. Young people who come to ADAWS live in the ADAWS residential for 11 days while they detox, and take part in a relapse prevention program. There are workers at ADAWS around the clock so that young people are fully supported at all times while they take part in the residential program. The ADAWS residential has a homely feel, you have your own bedroom and there is a kitchen, lounge room a little bit like a house. People who come into the program live with up to four other young people. ADAWS is not like a hospital.
Contact Details
36-40 Clarence Street , , South Brisbane , QLD 4101
36- 40 Clarence Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Young people 13 to 18 years who wish to withdraw from substance use
Charges and Fees
Non-government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Indigenous and Multicultural Liason
Interpreter service, written information in a range of languages
Referral to appropriate services