Waverley Drug and Alcohol Centre is a not-for-profit, non-Government organisation providing assessment, counselling and a referral service for the local community.
Services Offered
We offer confidential assessment, short-to-medium term professional counselling and referral services in a supportive environment to people whose main concern is related to alcohol and/or other drugs. Â Our services are by appointment only (see Contact page for more information).
All of our counsellors have extensive experience in the drug and alcohol field.
Fees and Payment
Our services continue to be operated with the assistance of client donations. For details on the suggested donations for counselling, please contact the centre.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
