Local Contacts - external agencies

The City of Yarra coordinates services with numerous external agencies. The directory below contains key contacts.

Buoyancy Foundation of Victoria Inc
293 Punt Rd RICHMOND 3121
Ph: 9429 3322

Non residential support and rehabilitation programs for drug users. 

Connections 
4 Derby St, COLLINGWOOD 3066
Ph: 9415 8700

Outreach, assessment, referral and counselling for 15 to 25 year olds with co existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems.

City of Yarra
Ph: 9205 5555

Has published a handbook especially for traders and businesses dealing with drug issues. This guide is available to City of Yarra businesses and traders. 

Department of Human Services
Ph: 9412 7777

Publishes a series of brochures on issues such as Cleaning up after blood spills, Infection and blood borne diseases, etc.

DirectLine
Ph: 1800 888 236

Provides telephone information, referral and counselling 24 hrs, 7days a week. Also operates a 24 hour/7 day Syringe Disposal HelpLine on 1800 552 355.
This service provides advice and information regarding the safe retrieval and/or arranges collection of inappropirately discarded injecting equipment in the community. Also provides information regarding the emergency management of needle-stick injuries.

Melbourne Inner City Needle & Syringe Program 
348 Smith St, COLLINGWOOD 3066
Ph: 9417 1466

This organisation disposes of needles and syringes in the inner Melbourne area, including all of the City of Yarra.

Mary of the Cross Centre

7 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Ph: 9495 6144

Assessment, referral, counselling and support for individuals and families affected by problematic drug and alcohol use.

North Yarra and North Richmond Community Health Centres 
Ph: 9205 5555

Medical health centre that includes numerous services and programs. Specialised referral is also offered for particular problems. Syringe disposal containers can also be obtained here. Contact Access Yarra for contact details.

Turning Point
54-62 Gertrude St 3065
Ph: 8413 8413

Organisation that provides general health, welfare and outreach services for people who misuse alcohol and drugs. Also publishes Trace, a comprehensive directory of alcohol and drug services throughout Victoria.  Hours Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

Youth Substance Abuse Service
14-18 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065
Ph: 9244 2450

Advice support and withdrawal services for young drug users.

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Further information

Public Health
Telephone 9205 5166
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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