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Online counselling for drug or alcohol use

When Counselling Online may be a practical first step for alcohol or drug concerns in Australia.

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Safety and advice boundary

This is general navigation support only. It is not legal, financial, medical, eligibility, migration or crisis counselling advice. It cannot confirm your eligibility for any service. If someone is in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.

Plain-English answer

Online support can be a lower-friction first step when a phone call feels too hard or privacy is limited. Counselling Online provides confidential 24/7 support for people affected by alcohol or drug use.

Who this helps

People who want to talk through alcohol or drug concerns online before deciding whether to call, see a GP or contact a local service.

What to do next

  1. 1Use Counselling Online for non-emergency online support.
  2. 2Use the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline if you want phone referral to your state or territory service.
  3. 3Call 000 first if there is overdose, breathing trouble, seizure or immediate danger.

Check before you act

Online counselling is not an emergency service. Keep crisis and medical escalation separate from routine support.

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