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.
TREATMENT SERVICE
THE SERVICE
A free public alcohol and other drugs service run by Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service from 8 Aplin Street in central Cairns. It provides counselling, withdrawal management, a needle and syringe program, opioid treatment and support groups to individuals, families and groups across the Cairns and hinterland region. No referral is required and new clients are asked to contact the Aplin Street office first. Weekdays only.
Published as not offered here: residential rehabilitation.
Ask the admissions team how withdrawal would be handled and how a transfer into treatment works.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
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COST
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State funded
ONGOING SUPPORT
Details of ongoing support are not published here. Ask the service what support is available when your treatment ends.
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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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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