MERIT Program Central Coast
Service Description
A Local Court program that targets adult defendants with illicit drug use problems, and who are motivated to voluntarily undertake drug treatment. There is an initial assessment and if determined a suitable candidate, supervised treatment may be part of the bail conditions. The treatment plan is usually three months. Magistrates are provided with a comprehensive report regarding the defendant's participation in treatment.
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 8.30am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Via Courts, Magistrates, Self-referral, Police , MERIT program must be 18
Service Fees
No
Organisational Information
Area Served
Central Coast LHD
Parent Organisation
Central Coast Local Health District
Other Information
Facilities Available
Must be eligible for bail or not require bail consideration, must voluntarily agree to participate in Merit Includes Woy Woy and Gosford
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 21 May 2024