Experimenting with alcohol and drugs is risky.   

Getting advice from a professional about how to reduce risk is a good idea.

What to expect:  

• Sessions are free and  confidential  

• Information from a professional   

• Non-judgmental & safe space   

• In person or over the phone   

• 5 - 10min consultation  

Get advice about:  

• Specific substance information  

• Drug interactions  

• Taking care of your mental health  

• Getting support for problematic use   

• How to help a friend   

Register your interest below and Michelle will get in touch with you to arrange a time.   

Please note that it can take up to 1-2 weeks to receive a response.   

Crisis Support Options

These sessions offer advice and information and are   NOT a counselling session or crisis service.  

For personal support and access to counselling click here 

In you are in a crisis and want to talk to someone today click here

The University is committed to the protection of your personal information.  

Your contact details will be recorded for the purpose of the consultation only.

 
The University of Newcastle CAPS will not discuss your personal information with any persons outside of CAPS, except in the following situations:  

• When you have provided your consent;  

• Where the University of Newcastle has a legal obligation to do so;  

• Where it is necessary to manage the risk of an immediate threat of harm to an identifiable person or persons, including yourself, that can be averted only by disclosing information.  

The University of Newcastle abides by the  Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (NSW) 1998 , the  Health Records and Information Privacy Act (NSW) 2002  as set out in the  University’s  Privacy Management Plan  in the collection, storage, access, use and disclosure of your personal and health information.