Directions Health Services

Directions Health Services Delivering harm reduction focused programs and services to people impacted by alcohol and other drugs across the ACT & surrounding NSW regions.

Canberra alcohol and other drug community organisation

Looking for support over the Christmas period? All of our programs in NSW and ACT will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 2...
03/12/2025

Looking for support over the Christmas period?
All of our programs in NSW and ACT will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 until 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

During that time, we'll have some limited services available if you need to reach out 🧡

📍 New South Wales
We will have phone support available from 9am to 5pm on Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st December.
During this time:
Pathways Goulburn and Pathways Murrumbidgee clients should call 0409 245 148.
Pathways Eurobodalla, Pathways Monaro, SHaWS and BMHH clients should call 0409 339 517.

📍 Canberra
From 10am to 2pm on Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st December:
Althea Wellness Centre in Woden will have GP and Nurse scheduled appointments for existing clients;
Treatment & Support Services (TSS) in Woden will have walk-in and phone support services available (call 02 6132 4800 or come in);
and NSP Civic will be open.

CanTEST in the City will be open on Tuesday 30th from 4pm to 8pm.

📷 Gift donation from Canberra Circle of Women for NSP clients, Christmas 2025

📍 National Zoo & Aquarium - Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla, ACTT25 Youth Group - what's on this week?Join us for some fun...
02/12/2025

📍 National Zoo & Aquarium - Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla, ACT

T25 Youth Group - what's on this week?

Join us for some fun and adventure at the National Zoo & Aquarium. A roaring way to end the year!
(Entry tickets are on us if you're under 25!)

Visit for more info.

📅 Thursday 4th December
🕙 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 National Zoo & Aquarium - Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla

📍 Canberra, ACTDirections' Needle & Syringe Program (NSP) were thankful to receive a generous donation from Canberra Cir...
02/12/2025

📍 Canberra, ACT

Directions' Needle & Syringe Program (NSP) were thankful to receive a generous donation from Canberra Circle of Women this week in preparation for Christmas 2025 - a huge delivery of dozens of hand wrapped gifts.

The gifts will be much appreciated by many of the NSP's most vulnerable clients across Canberra.

📷 NSP Team Leader, Tammy and NSP Coordinator, Sarah pictured with Canberra Circle of Women Founder and Chair, Carol Mead.

📍 Online (CBR based)We're pleased to announce that we've partnered with our friends at Meridian ACT to take over the man...
02/12/2025

📍 Online (CBR based)

We're pleased to announce that we've partnered with our friends at Meridian ACT to take over the management of their existing SMART Recovery sessions.

Under Meridian's facilitation, the program has gained fantastic community support. If you'd like to receive updates and reminders about the new Directions LGBTQIA+ SMART Recovery meetings, to register to attend, you can visit https://au.meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/1573/

📅 Wednesdays
🕙 6:00 - 7:30pm
📍 Online

"Turtle Colony" by Wesley Turton is featured in our Annual Report. You can download the report by visiting www.direction...
01/12/2025

"Turtle Colony" by Wesley Turton is featured in our Annual Report. You can download the report by visiting www.directionshealth.com/our-publications

Wesley is a Wiradjuri artist, living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country.

You might spot this amazing painting on display at our Directions Woden site 👀

📍 Wagga Wagga, NSWADAPT is a two session program aimed at providing education around the impact of substance use and str...
30/11/2025

📍 Wagga Wagga, NSW

ADAPT is a two session program aimed at providing education around the impact of substance use and strategies for change.

ADAPT Groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who's thinking of changing or adapting their alcohol or drug use 💙

Our Pathways Wagga team facilitate ADAPT Groups every Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Reach out to them on 02 6971 7330 if you'd like to know more.

📷 Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga NSW

📍 Canberra City, ACTFree lung checks - today!It's lung cancer awareness month, and our team will be offering free lunch ...
27/11/2025

📍 Canberra City, ACT

Free lung checks - today!

It's lung cancer awareness month, and our team will be offering free lunch checks this afternoon (28th November) to existing patients from our Mini-PAT mobile health clinic.

What's included?
◾ Breathing test (spirometry)
◾ Referral for CT scan of the lungs' (if needed)
◾ Free ni****ne replacement therapy for those who want support
◾ On-site pharmacist, GP and nurse to discuss any respiratory concerns

Why check your lungs?
◾ Early detection of problems can save lives
◾ Get advice on quitting smoking and improving your breathing
◾ Peace of mind for you and your loved ones

No appointments needed - just drop in!

📍 The Mini-PAT van at Veterans Park (Cnr of Mort and Bunda Streets) in Canberra City
📅 Friday 28th November 2025 (TODAY!)
🕙 1:-30 - 4:30pm

"This year marked significant progress in both the continuation and expansion of our services across the ACT and regiona...
27/11/2025

"This year marked significant progress in both the continuation and expansion of our services across the ACT and regional NSW. As we continue to grow, our leadership, compassion and resilience remain central to supporting people across these regions.
As we look forward to the future, we do so with optimism, purpose and a deep commitment to shaping policy, driving systemic change, and delivering innovative, client-centred care while providing excellent support to the communities we serve."
- Directions Health Services Chair the Hon Richard Refshauge AM SC FAAL

Directions is pleased to release our 2024-25 Annual Report.

You can find the full report at 🔗 directionshealth.com/our-publications

📍 Ulladulla, NSWCome say hi 👋 to the Pathways Eurobodalla team today at the Thrive Together Pop-Up event in Ulladulla, h...
25/11/2025

📍 Ulladulla, NSW

Come say hi 👋 to the Pathways Eurobodalla team today at the Thrive Together Pop-Up event in Ulladulla, hosted by Shoalhaven City Council

Everyone's welcome at this free event. Find cost-of-living relief, financial counselling, housing and welfare support, mental health services, Aboriginal service providers and free legal advice.

There's entertainment and activities for the whole family, plus grocery care packages available.
Pop down for the free BBQ lunch and mobile coffee van.

📅 Wednesday 26th November
🕙 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Ulladulla Civic Centre, 81B Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW

25/11/2025

📍 Bega & Cobargo, NSW

Join one of our Mindful Movement Groups in Bega or Cobargo. Mindful Movement is a therapeutic, guided practice of simple and gentle movements (from a chair or standing).

Mindful Movement helps manage anxiety and overthinking, releases stress from the body and builds emotional regulation skills.

Every Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:30pm @ Cobargo Village Workspace Shop 5, Cobargo NSW (until 16th December)
Every Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30am @ The Uniting Hall on Gipps St, Bega NSW (until 18th December)

Want to know more, or interested in joining?
Call the team on 02 6492 8800 or email begahub@directionshealth.com.

📍 Canberra City, ACTFree lung checks!It's lung cancer awareness month, and our team will be offering free lunch checks t...
24/11/2025

📍 Canberra City, ACT

Free lung checks!

It's lung cancer awareness month, and our team will be offering free lunch checks this Friday (28th November) to existing patients from our Mini-PAT mobile health clinic.

What's included?
◾ Breathing test (spirometry)
◾ Referral for CT scan of the lungs' (if needed)
◾ Free ni****ne replacement therapy for those who want support
◾ On-site pharmacist, GP and nurse to discuss any respiratory concerns

Why check your lungs?
◾ Early detection of problems can save lives
◾ Get advice on quitting smoking and improving your breathing
◾ Peace of mind for you and your loved ones

No appointments needed - just drop in!

📍 The Mini-PAT van at Veterans Park (Cnr of Mort and Bunda Streets) in Canberra City
📅 Friday 28th November 2025
🕙 1:-30 - 4:30pm

📍 Woden, ACTArt Therapy at Woden is unfortunately cancelled this week.We'll be back next week on 4th December from 3 to ...
24/11/2025

📍 Woden, ACT

Art Therapy at Woden is unfortunately cancelled this week.

We'll be back next week on 4th December from 3 to 5pm at our Woden office. Reach out to us at reception@directionshealth.com or call 02 6132 4800 if you'd like more info.

Address

Level 6, Cosmopolitan Building, Woden Square, 21 Bowes Street
Canberra, ACT
2606

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61 2 6132 4800

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Directions Health Services

We have built a strong reputation among the sector and importantly with our clients for over forty years, as a provider who understands that everyone’s story is different.

We apply a holistic approach to our work and can tailor programs to suit the needs of each client. And we do not judge. Our service is open to any person with an alcohol, drug or other addiction, including those who continue to use substances.

Our focus is on supporting our clients, reducing substance-related harm and improving personal and public health. We do this by working in partnership with individuals, their families and friends, the sector and community. Our aim is to maximise each client’s health and wellbeing, offering the help and support they need. Over 90% of our clients agree.