Geelong, VIC
Barwon Health Adult
Barwon Health, the Victorian public health service for the Geelong region, runs an adult drug and alcohol service from 181 Moorabool Street, Geelong, within its Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services division.
TREATMENT SERVICE
Colac Area Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
THE SERVICE
About Colac Area Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
Colac Area Health, a Victorian public health service at 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, runs a free non-residential alcohol and other drugs service for people aged 18 and over and their families. A Drug and Alcohol Clinician completes an assessment, sets treatment goals, provides counselling on the impact of substance use, and case-manages referrals to detoxification, residential rehabilitation and other services. Appointments run Monday to Friday in person, by home visit, by phone or by telehealth.
Services offered
Published as not offered here: residential rehabilitation, detox / withdrawal management.
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Where it is
- Address
- 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, VIC, 3250
- Map
- Pinned to the published street address.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
What this service has published.
Conditions treatedSubstance use
Funding acceptedState funded
Aftercare formatNot published by this provider
Aboriginal-specific serviceNot published by this provider
Day-to-day arrangements
AccommodationNot published by this provider
PetsNot published by this provider
SmokingNot published by this provider
VapingNot published by this provider
Nicotine replacementNot published by this provider
Phone accessNot published by this provider
Internet accessNot published by this provider
Device accessNot published by this provider
TransportNot published by this provider
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COST
Costs and funding.
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Funding this service accepts
State funded
Questions worth asking
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- What is included, and what is billed separately?
- Is detox, medication or a specialist appointment extra?
- What are the payment terms and cancellation policy?
ONGOING SUPPORT
Support after treatment.
Details of ongoing support are not published here. Ask the service what support is available when your treatment ends.
Questions worth asking
- Who will be my contact when treatment ends?
- Which sessions are individual, group or online?
- How long does the included support run?
- What happens when it ends, and what do further sessions cost?
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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Where this information comes from.
Compiled by RehabFinder from this service’s own published material and public records, including cah.vic.gov.au. The provider has not claimed this profile, so nothing here has been confirmed by them. Anything marked “not published” means exactly that — we do not guess. Corrections are free: admin@rehabfinder.com.au.
Last checked against the service’s own material on 7 September 2026. Services change what they offer, so confirm anything that decides your choice.
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