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WHOS

Help starts with
a conversation.

We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and talk through the right support for you or someone you love.

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What’s your situation?

Choose where you’re starting from and we’ll point you to the right help.

By the numbers

A place to recover, for overfifty years

50+

Years of care

Helping Australians since 1972.

2,000+

Assessments

Helping people find the right support each year.

14

Programs

Residential, Day and OTP Residential options.

ACHS

Accredited

Quality and therapeutic-community standards.

Welcome to WHOS

Helping people help themselves

For more than fifty years, WHOS has provided confidential treatment and support for people affected by alcohol and other drug dependence.

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Treatment options

Program options that work for you

The right option depends on your needs, your goals and what is happening for you right now.

Ready to find the right program?

Compare all 14 services by treatment type and location.

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Your recovery journey

Recovery in three steps

Starting treatment can feel overwhelming. We make the next steps clear.

1

Contact our team

Have a free, confidential conversation about your situation and what you need.

2

Discuss your options

We explain assessment, availability and the program that may suit you.

3

Begin your program

Your WHOS team welcomes you and helps you settle into the program.


We Help Ourselves

Find a service near you

WHOS runs residential and day programs at seven locations across New South Wales and Queensland. Select a location to see its programs and directions.

QLD NSW Sunshine CoastSunshine CoastHunter ValleyHunter ValleyNewcastleNewcastleHawkesburyHawkesburyWestern SydneyWestern SydneySydney (Lilyfield)Sydney (Lilyfield)GoulburnGoulburn

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Australian GovernmentNSW GovernmentQueensland GovernmentACHS — Australian Council on Healthcare StandardsATCA — Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association
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Start your recovery journey

You don’t have to have it all worked out before you call. Tell us what’s going on and our team will help you figure out the right support.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm