Resources
Many of the following resources and services are specifically for people living in NSW.
Organisations
Positive Life NSW
https://www.positivelife.org.au/
Hotlines
Alcohol & Drug Information Service
24/7 information, support, and referrals for those affected by alcohol and other drug use.
Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Confidential telephone counselling.
13 11 14
Family Drug Support
24-hour support line for family and friends of someone affected by alcohol and other drug use.
Suicide Call-back Line
Free counselling for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7.
Mental Health Crisis Team
The Mental Health Line is staffed by mental health professionals who can provide advice and referrals to local mental health services.
After Hours GP Helpline
The after-hours GP helpline provides people with access to a GP for trusted health advice during the after-hours period.
NSW Rape Crisis
Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia provides free 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling for people who have experienced sexual assault, sexual violence, rape, or domestic or family violence.
Sexual Health Infolink
The Infolink provides sexual health information and referral to community members.
NSW Housing Link2Home
Link2Home provides information, conducts assessments, as well as makes referrals to homelessness services across NSW, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Resources about Party and Play
ACON’s Pivot Point website, hosts a comprehensive suite of resources about staying safe in the context of PnP. This webpage covers information on preparing for PnP, staying safe while using, responding to emergencies and negotiating and navigating boundaries when it comes to both sex and drugs.
Read more on the Party and Play section of the Pivot Point website here.
M3THOD Service
If you are someone who mixes drugs and sex and you are looking for some support, help is at hand.
A M3THOD service is a FREE, confidential service led by trained and non-judgemental peers. You can access this service in person, or virtually via video call. Appointments are run by people who have personal lived experiences around using drugs like crystal and G in combination with sex. The consultation will usually go for about 30-45 minutes. The peer will lead you through a structured chat to work out how best they can help. Peers are trained, and everything is strictly confidential.
If you PnP, the peer chat can help you:
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Learn how to party and play safer
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Assess your relationship with party and play
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Learn strategies to manage your use
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Find out what services are available to you and how you can access them
Book a M3THOD appointment here.
Study Partners
This study is being delivered in partnership by ACON, the Kirby Institute, Positive Live NSW, NADA, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Sydney Sexual Health Centre.
