Drug ARM provides compassion and specialist care throughout Queensland through a range of programs and services that include education, outreach, prevention and treatment.
Drug ARM is a specialist not-for-profit, non-government organisation that supports people, families and communities to achieve positive transformation through awareness, rehabilitation and management.
Our work in more than 40 locations across 3 states in Australia has helped transform lives through specialist services since our earliest beginnings in 1849.
Through a holistic approach, we’ve been able to achieve positive transformations for individuals, families and communities for over 170 years.
With the help of more than 400 volunteers annually, Drug ARM serves the community 365 days a year.
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Services Offered
Our team of caring and experienced specialists help build resilience by addressing all of the factors that contribute to and maintain alcohol and other drug issues. This includes support for mental health, family relationships, parenting, school engagement, access to reliable information, community involvement and social inclusion.
We provide evidence-informed programs and services focused on improving physical, mental and social health. Our teams are flexible and offer both individual and group support and training in-home, in-office, in public and community spaces as well as telephone and online services. Our services are focused on three main areas.
Helping you become strong and resilient. We provide a broad range of services focused on building more capable and resilient children and young people. Our team assist families and communities, addressing multiple and/or complex needs to help them safely care for and protect their children.
Assisting adults to improve their lives. Evidence-based programs and services focused on improving physical, mental and social health. Our teams are flexible and offer both individual and group support in-home, in-office, in public and community spaces as well as telephone and online services.
Supporting families with skills and knowledge. Compassionate services focused on supporting the loved ones of those who struggle with alcohol and other drugs. We provide guidance for families where anyone who is or at risk of being affected by alcohol and drugs has someone there for them.
Fees and Payment
All services are free.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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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.
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