MERIT Program Queanbeyan
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. Must be 18 years and older for this service.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/resources/Pages/merit-factsheet.aspx
02 6299 1725 (MERIT Southern NSW LHD), 1800 250 015 (Alcohol and Drug Information Service)
Snswlhd-meritprogram@health.nsw.gov.au
Killard Centre, 103 Crawford Street
Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 8.30am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Via Courts, Magistrates,Self-referral
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services Available
Organisational Information
Area Served
Queanbeyan
Parent Organisation
Southern NSW Local Health District
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Student Placements
Last Updated: 28 October 2025