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Our services: Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Service



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individual counselling for drug, alcohol or gambling problems is one of the services offered at HKHS

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The Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Service at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health aims to prevent and minimise harm associated with the use of drugs, alcohol and gambling. This is a free service. It is part of the Northern Sydney Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service.

Who are we?

Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Service, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service, part of the Northern Sydney Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service.

What do we do?

We offer a wide range of free and confidential services for individuals and their families who may be concerned about the effects of alcohol or drugs. This includes psychological assessment, individual counselling, smoking cessation and education/information.
Other services include:

  • Brief intervention and controlled drinking for prevention of hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption
  • Gambling counselling
  • groups for family/friends of problem gamblers
  • Education and training for community and professional groups

How you can access our service

This is a free service. Clients are seen by appointment. Our service is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm. All bookings can be made on 9477 9567.

Where you can find us

Hornsby Drug Alcohol & Gambling Service
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Lowe Road Entrance
Hornsby 2077

What are our hours?

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.

How you can contact us

Our direct telephone line is 9477 9567. You can also ring the Northern Sydney Drug Alcohol & Gambling Service on 1300 889 788.

When you arrive

Enter via Lowe Road. The D&A&G reception is to the right of the new building off Lowe Road. Follow the signs.

More Information

We are a multidisciplinary team, consisting of Psychologists, Registered Nurses, a Psychiatrist, a Medical Specialist (doctor) and Administration staff.

You might also like to access the Northern Sydney Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service or Gambling Counselling Service page. We have 4 fact sheets on gambling: “Do you have a gambling problem?”, “How does gambling become a problem?”, “Help for gambling problems”, “Information for family & friends”.

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Last updated 3 July 2009

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