Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation & Advocacy
Service Description
A peer based drug user group that is run by people who use or have used illicit drugs. Provides education, advocacy and peer support, to reduce harms associated with injecting and illicit drug use. There are workshops for drug users and referrals to other services. Works on reducing risky behaviour associated with drug use by providing information on detox and rehab, overdose prevention, vein care, safe injecting, effects of drug use, treatments, sexual health, and information on Hepatitis C, HIV/Aids and other blood diseases.
Alternate Names: CAHMA
Facebook @CAHMAandTheConnection/
Level 1 Belconnen Churches Centre, 17/54 Benjamin Way
Belconnen, ACT, 2617
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referrals and referrals from other organisations welcome
Service Fees
None
Disability Access
Yes. First floor - access via lift
Organisational Information
Area Served
ACT
Parent Organisation
Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation & Advocacy
Postal Address
GPO Box 46
Belconnen
ACT
2616
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes. Volunteer training and PT placements
Last Updated: 28 August 2024