Description
Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) provides support to young people with alcohol or drug problems in Victoria. Whether you are a young person, or someone concerned about a young person with an alcohol or drug problem, YoDAA can provide access to the information and support you need.
Services provided
● Telephone advice
● Live chat
● Drug and alcohol information
● Referral services
● Online resources
Eligibility
Available to young people or anyone concerned about a young person with an alcohol or drug problem in Victoria.
How to access
Call 1800 458 685.
The National Relay Service is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
- Calls to YoDAA are charged at the cost of a local call.
- Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
- YoDAA is a free service.
Tip
- You are not alone. Counselling, help and support are always available.
- Don’t feel that things have to be really bad before you ask for help. Start by visiting the YoDAA – it’s free and might have the information you need.
Important
- In an emergency, call triple zero (000)
- DirectLine - 1800 888 236
- - 131 114 (Australia-wide)
- Nurse-on-call - 1300 60 60 24 (Victoria only)
- - 1300 651 251 (Victoria only).
- Kids - 1800 55 1800 (Australia-wide).