MERIT Program Mid North Coast
Service Description
A 12 week 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 or older to qualify for the program.
02 6586 2405, 1800 250 015 (Alcohol & Drug Info Service)
Port Macquarie Community Health, 19-31 Morton Street
Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Via courts, Magistrates, Self-referral. For MERIT program must be 18
Service Fees
No
Organisational Information
Area Served
Mid North Coast LHD
Parent Organisation
Dept Communities & Justice
Postal Address
Post Office Box 126
Port Macquarie
NSW
2444
Other Information
Facilities Available
Must be eligible for bail or not require bail consideration, must voluntarily agree to participate in Merit
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 6 November 2023