NSW Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service

Service Description

THE SERVICE IS FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLY. A 24 hour phone service that assists health professionals across NSW with clinical diagnosis and management of patients with alcohol and other drug related problems. Advice is provided by qualified clinicians regarding withdrawal symptoms, referrals, therapeutic and counselling techniques. Special emphasis for rural and regional area support.

Alternate Names: DASAS

http://www.svhs.org.au/our-services/list-of-services/alcohol-drug-service/resources-for-clinicians/svhs-drug-and-alcohol-specialist-advisory-service

02 8382 1006 (Sydney), 1800 023 687 (Rural & Regional)

Phone based service

Hours of Operation

Daily, 24 hours

Accessibility

Referral System

This service is for professionals only

Service Fees

No

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

St Vincent's Hospital

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 31 March 2025