DAYS is a partnership between Mission Australia and Next Step. The service provides individuals and their families with a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services.

Both outpatient and two-three week withdrawal and respite programs are offered from the Hill St. sight. A three month residential rehabilitation program is offered in Carlisle. Services are provided for young people aged 12-18, with some flexibility up to the age of 21, for people who are experiencing significantly problematic drug use.

Treatment services offered within these programs include:

• Comprehensive assessment

• Case Management

• Individual counselling

• Medical assessment and review

• Clinical Psychology services

• Group programs

• Mentoring and outreach (including Aboriginal mentor)

• Opiate and alcohol pharmacotherapy

• Parent and Family counselling

• Alternate therapies (including music and reiki)

Latest Update (21 August 2009): With the integration of youth services, YIRRA, Youth Withdrawal Respite Service & Next Step Youth Services no longer exist as a name. They have all become DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Service).

Youth service wins top award

Prior to the integration, the Drug and Alcohol Office’s Next Step Youth Service won a National Drug and Alcohol Award for services for young people.

It was also nominated for excellence in treatment.

The award recognises the excellence in services that Next Step Youth Service provides to young people with alcohol and drug-related problems.

Next Step and its integrated services partners offer a range of services including medical, counselling and family support to young people addressing problems linked to alcohol and drug use.