Where is help available?

Drug and alcohol related emergency

If you can’t wake someone up or you are concerned that they may have sustained a head injury from a drug or alcohol related fall – call an ambulance immediately – dial Triple Zero (000).

If the person has been mixing drugs with alcohol or other drugs, tell the NSW Ambulance paramedic exactly what they have taken.

Paramedics are there to help. Generally paramedics don’t involve the police unless there is danger to themselves or other people/children, someone dies, or a crime (such as violence or theft) has been committed.

Support services

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) NSW operates 24 hours, 7 days a week to provide education, information, crisis counselling and support. Call (02) 9361 8000 (Sydney metro) or 1800 422 599 (outside Sydney metro and interstate) or visit yourroom.com.au

Counselling Online is a free online alcohol and drug counselling service providing support for alcohol and other drug users, and others affected by alcohol and drug use in the community, including family members, relatives and friends. Call DirectLine 1800 888 236

Family Drug Support provides 24/7 telephone support to families in crisis due to drug and alcohol issues. Call the helpline on 1300 368 186 or visit www.fds.org.au

Lifeline operates 24 hours, 7 days a week and provides counselling and information, suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health services. Call 13 11 14