Involuntary Drug & Alcohol Treatment Unit Royal North Shore Hospital
Service Description
An involuntary drug and alcohol treatment program for people with severe substance dependence and who have experienced or are at risk of serious harm, or compromised decision making capacity. It is a supervised medical withdrawal and rehabilitation program with supportive interventions. There are 4 beds available. The person may be detained for treatment up to 28 days.
Alternate Names: IDAT
http://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au
02 9361 8000, 1800 422 599 (Outside Sydney)
Herbert Street Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital,, Herbert St
St Leonards, NSW, 2065
Hours of Operation
Office hours Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm, Unit is 24 hr
Accessibility
Referral System
Through GP or other Health Professionals
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services available
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
Northern Sydney
Parent Organisation
Northern Sydney LHD
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Student placements
Last Updated: 26 May 2023