In an emergency call 000. For alcohol and other drug support, the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is 1800 250 015 — free, confidential, 24 hours.
COMPARE TREATMENT OPTIONS ACROSS ADELAIDE AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Adelaide has a well-established network of public and private drug and alcohol treatment services, including government-funded residential programs, private hospital-based rehabilitation and community AOD services. Browse provider information and confirm clinical suitability, costs and availability directly with each service.
Australian Government hotline: 1800 250 015Counted by postcode across Greater Adelaide, using the Australian Bureau of Statistics Greater Capital City boundary. A service just outside it is listed under its state instead.
LISTED IN THIS CITY
Private residential and detox services first, then the government-funded and not-for-profit ones. Nobody pays to appear here or to rank.
A non-residential psychology practice on North Terrace, Adelaide, one of three PsychMed clinics, delivering outpatient alcohol and other drug programs alongside mental health, gambling, trauma and suicide prevention services.
A private inpatient psychiatric hospital at Gilberton in Adelaide's inner north, operated by Ramsay Health Care and described as its South Australian flagship.
Centacare's drug and alcohol counselling service runs from 45 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, and is named on SA Health's list of funded alcohol and other drug services.
SA Health's inpatient withdrawal service at Glenside provides assessment and medication-assisted withdrawal in a closed, secure unit for people dependent on alcohol, other drugs or certain prescription medications. Admissions average five to seven days.
A closed, secure inpatient withdrawal unit at Glenside Health Services run by SA Health's Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia. It provides assessment and medication-assisted withdrawal for people dependent on alcohol, opioids, other depressants and some prescription medications who cannot withdraw safely in the…
THE FULL LIST
All 26 services within the metropolitan boundary stated above, alphabetically. Open a profile to check published care, funding and admission information.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Adelaide and South Australia have a well-funded AOD treatment system, overseen by SA Health's Drug and Alcohol Services SA (DASSA), which provides free residential rehabilitation, withdrawal management and outpatient services across Greater Adelaide. Alcohol is the most commonly treated substance in South Australia, though methamphetamine use has increased significantly in recent years. The Adelaide treatment system is notable for its research integration — the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) conducts leading addiction research that feeds directly into clinical practice at many Adelaide services. Private residential rehabilitation facilities operate throughout metropolitan Adelaide and in the Adelaide Hills, offering quieter, semi-rural environments for recovery. Adelaide's relatively compact metropolitan area means that most residents can access treatment services without needing to travel far.
Government-funded treatment may be available to eligible South Australian residents through DASSA and other services. Private residential rehabilitation costs and insurance benefits vary. Confirm current fees, benefits, waiting periods and out-of-pocket costs directly with the service and insurer.
HOW TO ACCESS TREATMENT
Review the listed Adelaide providers or submit a callback request identifying the options you are considering.
Compare the published treatment types, funding information, locations and other details for Adelaide providers.
Confirm suitability, availability, costs and admission requirements directly with the provider before making a decision.
BEFORE YOU MAKE CONTACT
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. For advice at any hour, the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is 1800 250 015.
BROWSE TREATMENT BY CITY
Looking for treatment outside Adelaide? Browse all South Australia providers or search Australia-wide.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Compare the listed services and contact them directly. Private residential and detox facilities can be enquired about through RehabFinder.