Stages of Change
Amity offers confidential support and resources to help you regain control and start your recovery
Whether you engage in a little, a lot, regularly, or almost never, the following information and activities can be useful if you're concerned about addiction. Many people wish to change their habits, and the reasons for wanting change are as individual as each person reading this guide.
Click on the section below that best matches your current situation.
What you need to know about our counselling
Who can come to Amity?
Amity works with people who are having difficulties with alcohol, other drugs, gambling and related mental health concerns. We also provide counselling to a family or friend of a person who appears to be experiencing harms from their behaviour.
How much does it cost?
There are no charges for counselling with Amity.
How do I make an appointment?
To self-refer please call us on 08 8944 6565. If you are an organisation, please ensure you have consent to submit a referral on behalf of your client. The online referral form can be accessed here.
What if I can't make it into Amity?
Amity provide counselling both in person and via telehealth. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Where are counselling services offered?
Counselling sessions are available Monday to Thursday between 8.30am and 4pm, and Fridays from 8.30am – 12pm.
What is the referral process?
To self-refer please call us on 08 8944 6565. If you are an organisation, please ensure you have consent to submit a referral on behalf of your client. The online referral form can be accessed here.
Is there a limit on how many sessions I can have?
Your counsellor will talk with you about the number of sessions for counselling and the plan for your treatment.
How confidential are the counselling sessions?
Any information you share with us is strictly confidential unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or another person, or we are subpoenaed by a court of law.
Opening Hours
8am – 4.30pm
Monday to Friday
*Closed public holidays
Location
155 Stuart Highway, Parap
Mailing
Amity Community Services Inc
PO Box 3628
Darwin NT 0801
Australia
Amity Community Services
(08) 8944 6565
1800 684 372
*business hours
Gambling Help Online
1800 858 858
24 hrs
Acknowledgement of Country
Amity Community Services respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
