Community Alcohol and Drug Service

The Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Service provide a free and confidential counselling and support service for people over the age of 14 years old with alcohol and other drug issues.

Our aim is to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm through the provision of a quality coordinated professional service.

We offer counselling, support, resources, information and education for community members and health professionals. We can also assist with referrals to other alcohol and drug agencies such as detox and residential rehabilitation.

Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and Aboriginal Mental Health workers.

We have clinics based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Kununurra with visiting services available across the region. Contact us to make an appointment.

 

Broome

 

How to find us:
Our clinic is located at Cnr Anne and Robinson St, Broome WA 6725.

Opening hours:
8am to 4pm on weekdays

 

 


Derby

 

How to find us:
We are located at Derby Health Service. 

Opening hours:
8am to 4.30pm on weekdays



Fitzroy Crossing

 

How to find us:
We are located at Nindilingarri Cultural Health Centre.

Opening hours:
8am to 4.30pm on weekdays

 

 


Halls Creek

 

How to find us:
Our clinic is located at 19 Neighbour Street, Halls Creek WA 6770.

Opening hours:
8am to 4pm on weekdays

 

 


Kununurra

 

How to find us:
We are located at the Kununurra Community Health Service building.

Opening hours:
8am to 4pm on weekdays

 

How can I get a referral?

There are several ways you can be referred to our service including:

  • Self-referral – where you walk in or ring and ask for help.
  • Family / carers referral – where someone who cares for you asks for help.
  • Doctors, GPs, hospital or other primary care providers – when they feel specialised services may help you.
  • Other service providers – schools, court, government agencies, support groups, private counselling, psychology or support services and non-profit organisations.

What happens when you are referred?

Following the Choice and Partnership Approach, we work with patients and service providers to choose the right care plan based on the individual’s strengths and goals.

Once we have received your referral, it is reviewed on the same business day. You will be contacted to book an appointment with a member of our team. If we are unable to reach you via phone, we will send a letter inviting you to come in and see us.

 

What to expect at the first appointment?

The first appointment usually takes an hour, where we aim to:

  • Understand some of the problems you are facing and begin working on an action plan together.
  • Discuss options for help and treatment that we or other agencies can offer. 
  • Connect you with an appropriate person or service to suit your specific circumstances.

During this appointment, you will make a choice about how you want to work towards your goals, such as:

  • Returning to your GP
  • Self-help material
  • Group or individual treatment
  • An assessment with a psychiatrist
  • Referral to other community-based services. 

The team will treat all information in confidence. Your information will remain at the mental health clinic. Permission is sought in writing before contacting other agencies unless there are concerns about safety.

Information may be shared with other mental health services that are providing care to you. Find out more about your rights and responsibilities:

If you have a comment, complaint, or compliment to make about our service then please do not hesitate to let us know.

In person

  • Talk to the staff caring for you; or
  • Ask to speak to a senior staff member or our service manager; or
  • Ask to speak with an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker.

Email us

  • Tell us what happened, where and when with dates and times, if possible.
  • Include information on who was involved.
  • Let us know what you would like to see happen because of your feedback.
  • Please include your contact details if you would like someone to contact you.
  • You can also contact the Kimberley Executive Director with your feedback directly.

Online

You can publicly and anonymously share your story about your experience through the Care Opinion website. The website allows you to tell us what is important to you, and we can show how we are listening and responding to patients, carers and families to improve our services. 

You can also complete surveys and questionnaires about your experience with us so we can continue to improve our services. Taking part in the surveys is voluntary and anonymous:

Resolving complaints

You can reach out to independent authorities to help resolve any complaints you have, including:

The Health and Disability Service Complaints Office, an independent Statutory Authority providing an impartial complaints resolution service for complaints about health, disability and mental health services.

The Mental Health Tribunal, which safeguards the rights of involuntary patients in Western Australia.

 

If you’re looking for after hours or immediate access to mental health support, you can call a helpline:

For more information, visit WA Mental Health Commission. 
Last Updated: 20/03/2024