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ADATS is the Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service. Our professional allied health workers will provide you with tailored treatment designed to support you to reduce the harm and impacts of substances on your life.
If you are needing support addressing alcohol or other drug related issues, the ADATS approach to your care follows four steps. We’ll work with you to identify the treatment approach that will work best for you:
In general, our approach recognises that your life is unique and that therefore our approach to your support – or combination of approaches – will be unique to you.
ADATS is a free service.
To find out more, please call us on 1800 243 232
Pete’s story
“It was time to make a change. I was using all types of drugs – you name it, alcohol, dope, ice – I was using it. Anglicare is supporting me through all of this and everything else that comes up. My ADATS worker supports me and everything going on in my life. I really believe that I have the best chance possible now to stay off drugs and get my life in order. I actually feel that I have hope for the first time in a long time.”
Funding
Supported by funding from Tasmania PHN (Primary Health Tasmania) through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.
ADATS+ is the Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Plus for young people aged 12+, or for people who are also experiencing homelessness or mental health issues through the delivery of:
The program offers a comprehensive suite of drug and alcohol treatment services to eligible clients aged 12 and over in a variety of settings including outreach, and in different formats and approaches including:
ADATS+ is a free service.
To find out more, please call us on 1800 243 232
Referral process
Referrals can be received from:
Client feedback
“Just so pleased.”
“I would certainly recommend any of my friends to Anglicare if they were in any need of support.”
“I don’t drive, so having outreach is fantastic.”
“[My worker] has been great, it is like she has a sixth sense. At our first meeting my son was with me, she treated him with great respect. [My worker] is tuned into my needs and has a good understanding of my issues. She has also kept in contact with me when I have been in detox.”
“[It’s] going really well, very pleased.”
“Best service I’ve ever received.”
“Great service, great worker.”
Funding
Supported by funding from Tasmania PHN (Primary Health Tasmania) through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.
Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are potentially serious illnesses, but they’re manageable with the right information and support.
The BBVAware Program aims to reduce stigma in the community associated with blood-borne viruses by providing the following:
New treatments can cure hepatitis C and assist people living with HIV and hepatitis B to live full and healthy lives.
BBVAware is a free service
To find out more, please call us on 1800 243 232 or email us at BBVAware@anglicare-tas.org.au.
Book a BBVAware information session
BBVAware can conduct community information or training session that suits you, click the button below to find out more.
Brian’s story
I had been living with Hep C for over 15 years and it was impacting on my health. I was feeling tired a lot of the time, and just felt unwell.
I was often worrying how sick I might get if I didn’t get treatment.
I was glad for the direction and information I received to get my Hep C under control.
It was so worth it! The new treatment didn’t affect me like I had heard the old treatment did for others. I only had to take one tablet a day. There were no injections. I was still able to get on with my life while taking the tablets and it was only for 12 weeks!
Now I am healthy and hepatitis free!
Funding
The BBVAware program is supported by the Crown through the Department of Health (Tasmania).
We work with you and your services to develop an individual care plan.
The Care Coordination Service is for people involved in alcohol and drugs programs. It coordinates services for people who have significant alcohol and drug issues and also one or more of the following:
Together with you, your care is coordinated to ensure the most appropriate services are provided. You are supported to play an active role in decision-making.
Care coordination is a free service.
To find out more, please call us on 1800 243 232
Referral process
Referrals are only received from the:
Tyson’s story
“Before I started the Care Coordination program, my life was a mess. I used drugs, gambled my money, had nowhere to live and suffered from depression and anxiety.
I started the program ten months ago. Since then things have improved heaps as a result of the support I got from my worker. I have somewhere secure to live, I’ve reduced drugs and gambling and I’ve got a more optimistic outlook on life.”
Funding
Care Coordination is supported by the Crown through the Department of Health Tasmania.
Anglicare host face-to-face Smart Recovery groups each week.
SMART Recovery is a group program offering a supportive environment for people to achieve behaviour change goals of their choice around alcohol and other drug use, or any behaviours of concern. Guided by trained peers and professionals, participants come to help themselves and help each other using a variety of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational tools and techniques.
SMART Recovery meetings are free and run weekly for 90mins. Each meeting is guided by a trained facilitator. Meetings are available online or in-person.
Further details can be found at smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au
To find your nearest group being run by Anglicare call 1800 243 232.
A confidential, free and friendly service with safe injecting equipment, disposal facilities and a 24-hr vending machine for people who inject drugs.
NSP is a non-judgmental service that offers a range of injecting equipment, disposal facilities and resources for people who inject drugs. At NSP, you’ll find specialised staff who can provide interventions, referrals, equipment demonstrations and information.
Location
We have two NSP facilities located at:
NSP is a free service.
To find out more, please call NSP on 1800 243 232
Details
All injecting equipment is free except for:
Luke’s story
“I’m so happy to be able to walk in here and not only be able to get equipment, but also be understood. Sometimes things are hard but that’s when I know I can get support here. I lost a long-time friend from health complications on the weekend and I knew I could come in here and not be judged. It never gets any easier, believe me, but on the up-side I’m amazed at how much support I’ve had from everyone here. I’ve been offered free counselling as well. I’m feeling stronger.”
Funding
The Needle and Syringe Program is a free service supported by the Crown through the Department of Health (Tasmania).