Programs
Outreach
- community education and action as part of efforts to prevent problem drinking and its associated harms
- initial assessment and referral of individuals and families to other BRADAAG areas and to external specialist services
- brief interventions
- clinical treatment
- follow-up support
- co-ordination and integration of other agencies services
Sobering Up Shelter (SUS)
The SUS is a safe and secure environment open each night with capacity to support up to 8 men and 8 women to:
- avoid alcohol-related harm to themselves or others
- receive practical assistance (a place to sleep, launder clothes, shower and eat)
- access assessment, brief interventions, and appropriate referral services – both within BRADAAG and to other services.
Residential Rehabilitation
Currently a targeted 8–week residential therapeutic program for up to 22 clients offering:
- therapeutic activities, including individual and group counselling
- case management
- life skills programs, including supported training, and other opportunities to engage in a range of activities
- time out from substances
- healing through healthy community and cultural connections
Ongoing Care
The Ongoing Care component of BRADAAG provides ongoing support to clients following residential rehabilitation. This includes:
- formal and informal support, including screenings and brief interventions (SBIs), assessment and referrals
- ongoing clinical treatment
- medium term supported accommodation in Tennent Creek