Regional Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Connection Hub

About Us

We aim to reduce the harms of alcohol and drug use and improve health and social outcomes for individuals, families and communities across the New England region. The Regional AOD Connection Hub is a partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society NSW and Armajun Health Service, funded by the NSW Ministry of Health. Based at Freeman House in Armidale, we also travel to rural areas to make sure support is available wherever it’s needed. The Hub offers holistic, culturally safe, person-centred care with a focus on connecting people to the support they need including drug and alcohol treatment, housing, health, and mental health services.

Who We Help

We support anyone in the New England region dealing with substance use concerns, as well as their family and friends. We make sure treatment and support are accessible to everyone.

Services Offered

We provide:

• Case management tailored to individual needs
• Drug and Alcohol treatment program (options for group attendance virtually and/or in person)
• Outreach to rural areas
• SMART groups in Armidale and surrounding townships
• Support for families
• Psychological and health services
• Transport assistance to access drug and alcohol treatment
• Dry Blood Spot testing for Hep C and HIV
• Take Home Naloxone for overdose prevention
• Work Development Orders
• Peer Support
• Linkage with our partnership services

How to Reach Us

Phone: (02) 4356 6780

Email: rach@vinnies.org.au

Walk-ins Welcome. Visit us at Freeman House, 1 Crescent St, Armidale, NSW, 2350 

Give us a call or check the Vinnies Facebook page to find out what towns we’re visiting and what group programs are running each week.