MERIT Program Lismore
Service Description
A program run through the local law courts. It provides the opportunity for adult defendants with substance abuse problems to work, on a voluntary basis, towards rehabilitation as part of the bail process. MERIT teams based in NSW Health or NGOs conduct assessment for suitability to the program. This program is for people 18 years and older., and must be eligible for bail, or not require bail consideration and voluntarily agree to participate.
http://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/alcohol-and-other-drugs/MERIT-program
Riverland Drug & Alcohol Centre, Cnr Hunter & Uralb Sts
Lismore, NSW, 2480
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Via Courts, Magistrates, Self-referral
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services Available
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
Byron; Lismore; Tweed; Maclean
Parent Organisation
Northern NSW Local Health District
Postal Address
Post Office Box 3011
Lismore
NSW
2480
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 25 January 2024