Althea Wellness Centre | DIRECTIONS ACT

The Althea Wellness Centre is a program of DIRECTIONS ACT funded through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

Located:
DIRECTIONS ACT
1 Bradley Street (within the Woden bus interchange)
Woden ACT 2606

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Reception times:
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Bookings:
Call 6122 8080 (essential)

DIRECTIONS ACT has developed a health centre as part of its ongoing commitment for better health outcomes for people with alcohol and other drug issues. The Althea Wellness Centre is a small clinic which is based on holistic health principles and is situated within DIRECTIONS ACT at Woden.

In 2007 DIRECTIONS ACT conducted a survey in which 200 people responded favourably to the concept of a primary health centre with over 90% of clients stating that they would use the centre if it was established. The results of that survey were analysed and a number of organisations were approached to develop partnerships with DIRECTIONS ACT to provide services into the clinic.

We believe that good health care is a fundamental human right

We believe people are capable of making life changing decisions

We believe that crisis provides opportunity for growth

We believe in promoting respect and dignity for all

We believe that people have control of their lives

We believe people can overcome addiction

We believe in harm minimisation

GP Clinic – Primary Health Care

Access Criteria:

AOD Client
Or immediate family – partner or child of AOD client
Does not have a GP
Wants continuing care through the client
Emergency or brief intervention

Althea Wellness Centre has a GP who is available for sessions in the afternoons Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings (at the time of print - this may change as more GPs become available). The Althea Wellness Centre is available to all people with alcohol and other drug issues, DIRECTIONS ACT clients and their families. A Triage Nurse will assist each new client and take details prior to the appointment with the General Practitioner.

The GP clinic bulk bills people through Medicare with Healthcare cards and charges a small fee for those who do not have these cards in addition to the Medicare Fee. Clients should bring their Medicare card with them.

Secondary Health Care
The clinic works in a partnership approach with other agencies and organisations to deliver excellence in health and allied health services, so that people are treated with respect and dignity while accessing health services. These clinics include:

Naturopath and Herbalist (charge $15 for remedies)
Liver Clinic
Hepatitis C Wellness Clinic
Mental Health Clinic
Mental Health Support
Youth Clinic

Althea Wellness Centre Clinics are a free or low cost service. For instance a small fee is charged for naturopathic services, to assist with the cost of the medicines. Some other clinics may require that a Medicare card.

Bookings 6122 8080
Bookings are essential as we do not offer a drop in facility (although this may change). Our clients have issues with alcohol or other drugs and their immediate family members, such as children or partners, are also able to access Althea Wellness Centre.

The Althea Client Information Brochure can be downloaded here
The Althea Services and Clinic Information can be downloaded here

Video of the Althea Launch WIN News Story:

Althea Wellness Centre

.....a place of healing