Substance Misuse Services
Contact Details
Sobering Up Unit
5 Elizabeth Terrace
Port Augusta SA 5700
Phone: (08) 8641 9171
Program Overview
The Port Augusta Harmony programs are 5 distinctive separate programs provided by Council on behalf of the State and Federal Government, providing a strictly confidential 24-hour service designed to meet the needs of people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use.
Council provide support for people affected by the use of drugs and alcohol through needle exchange programs, mobile assistance, sobering up facilities, through to external rehabilitation programs (counselling and referrals etc) and support for people suffering from physical and cognitive effects of long-term usage (shopping, home care, NDIS support etc).
Council has drug and alcohol care workers that are trained in the areas of drug and alcohol use and referral skills.
If you are worried about yourself or someone else who uses alcohol and other drugs you may contact our staff for services, advice referral and information.
We can arrange counselling, medical support, detoxification, withdrawal, and rehabilitation program referrals as well as one to one exceptional needs and NDIS support.
The Harmony programs are an integral part of Port Augusta’s community managed care.
- Sobering Up Unit Sobering Up Unit
- Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)
- Clean Needle Program Clean Needle Program
- Exceptional Needs Program Exceptional Needs Program
- Assertive Outreach Program Assertive Outreach Program
The Sobering Up Unit is a facility for vulnerable people within our community to sober up.
The unit offers access to showers, a clean bed, washed clothes and a healthy hot meal as well as monitoring to ensure that they receive appropriate care whilst in our facility.
Our team is highly specialised and enables participants to receive high quality care in a safe environment with access to a range of internal and external providers.
Hours of operation: 24hrs x 7 days a week. (Never closes)
Sobering Up Unit
5 Elizabeth Terrace
Port Augusta SA 5700
Phone: (08) 8641 9171
Our highly specialised MAP team transport people affected by drugs and/or alcohol to the Sobering Up Unit and offer them a safer environment to sleep, shower and have a meal.
Our MAP Bus can pick people up in the City Centre, East Side, West Side, Stirling North and Davenport Community.
Hours of operation:
2pm—12 midnight 7 days per week
365 days per year.
Community Queries welcomed:
Call the MAP Team (08) 8641 9171 or 0428 810 448.
Free Needles.
Return used needles and syringes.
Disposal containers of different sizes supplied on request.
Medical / Detox & Rehabilitation information supplied on request.
If you see a needle in the community please call (08) 8641 9171
Hours of operation: Open 24 hr a day x 7 days a week (never closes)
Our Exceptional Needs team work with exceptional NDIS and ENU clients connecting them with agencies within the community who can provide specialised ongoing support and services e.g. NDIS, Housing SA, Specialists etc. Furthermore, they provide internal local support by way of counselling, homecare support, transportation, and individualised support.
New NDIS and ENU clients welcome.
Clients may find it difficult to cope without specialist carer support for home living, medical dispensing, shopping support etc.
Applications are required to undergo assessment for funding (if not already in place); our program team members can complete applications on behalf of clients.
We welcome referrals from agencies, medical practitioners, family and potential clients.
Hours of Operation: 8am—4pm Monday — Friday
CLOSED Good Friday & Christmas Day
Queries Phone: 0488 757 090 or 0417 828 726
This program supports vulnerable people within our community and teaches them positive life connections and healthier lifestyle choices.
The Assertive Outreach team can assist with harm minimisation strategies, Drug and Alcohol Support, doctor’s appointments, health appointments, and income enquiries.
We aim to get clients back on track and keep them as safe as possible.
Hours of Operation: 7am—3pm Weekdays
CLOSED Good Friday & Christmas Day
Other information
Should you come across an individual who may need assistance, please call:
| Monday to Friday: | 0428 810 448 |
| Weekends: | 8641 9171 |
More Information
You are welcome to talk with the staff anytime with confidentiality and confidence.
If you or someone you know and care about needs help with alcohol or other drug issues, you can find help from:
- www.knowyouroptions.sa.gov.au contains information about available treatment options and a comprehensive service directory.
- The Alcohol and Drug Information Service 1300 13 1340 (South Australian callers only - local call fee).
- The Family Drug Support Helpline 1300 368 186 – a 24/7 support line for people affected by a family member’s substance use