Sobering Up Shelter

Sobering Up Shelter

The Sobering Up Shelter is a custom built facility that provides:

• A safe place for intoxicated persons
• An alternative to police custody for the care and protection of intoxicated persons
• Overnight support for persons recovering from alcohol and/or other drugs intoxication
• Trained and professional Alcohol and Other Drug Workers
• Separate male and female rooms
• Close observation and monitoring throughout the night
• Safe storage of personal possessions during night
• Access to toilet and shower facilities
• A light breakfast
• Disabled Access

The Sobering Up Shelter provides a safe environment for people to sober up from intoxication. In the morning Sobering Up Shelter staff provide information and support on alcohol and other drug related issues such as:

• The effects of  alcohol and other drugs on physical and mental health
• The impact  alcohol and other drugs may have on relationships, work or study
• Ways to reduce problematic drinking
• Harm minimisation strategies for the use of alcohol and other drugs

Sobering Up Shelter staff can also offer referrals to agencies such as:

• Detoxification & withdrawal services
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs
• Drug and alcohol support services
• Supported accommodation services
• Mental Health support services

Open: Thu-Sat 11pm-11am (Last admission 6am)

Referral: Referrals accepted between 11pm – 6am Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Referral

The Sobering Up Shelter accepts referrals from ACT Policing, NSW Police, ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS), self-referrals, health and welfare services, and the general community.  To make a referral, call the Sobering Up Shelter between 11pm-6am on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night on 6163 3711 or 0406 377 623. The staff will let you know over the phone if there is a bed available and will ascertain if the person is eligible as per the following criteria:

• Is the person under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs?
• Are they 18 years of age or over?
• Are they willing to enter the Sobering Up Shelter voluntarily?

If there is a bed available and the person meets the eligibility criteria above then they can be brought to the Sobering Up Shelter.

People who self-refer by presenting at the Sobering Up Shelter door will be accepted provided they meet the above eligibility criteria.