What we do
ACSO provides a range of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment programs and services available for people seeking to change their choices. ACSO can also help to provide support pathways for loved ones and family members.
Services Offered by Regional Care Group:
- Counselling to individuals, couples and families
- Home Based Withdrawal
- Hospital based withdrawal support
- Care & recovery co-ordination
All services are free.
Rural/Home Based Withdrawal Service
The Rural/Home Based Withdrawal provides confidential support, advice, education and referral to clients and families of people with drug and alcohol problems who want to safely stop or reduce use.
Our specialist nurses work in the community visiting clients in their homes or in hospital.
We work with you to plan withdrawal and recovery. We support you through the withdrawal period and help to organise ongoing support.
How to access this service
If you are seeking help for alcohol and drug use or addiction, you live in the Gippsland area and are over 21, the Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) runs an intake and assessment service.
The first step is to call ACSO on 1300 022 760.
ACSO will then refer you to the right services for more thorough treatment.
Our services are available to:
- Youth
- Adults
- Families