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Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling
Our AOD program provides counselling and group work for people affected by alcohol and drugs misuse.
Who we help
We help people and their families over 18 who are impacted by alcohol or drug related problems.
How we help
We provide counselling, group work, family work and community education. We help to understand the impact that AOD has on their lives and their family’s lives. We help clients to come up with strategies to reduce the negative affects of their AOD misuse.
What is the referral process?
Is there a cost?
This is a free service
Funded by
Northern Territory Government
Locations Offered
Darwin
Tiwi Islands
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Children and Parenting
Children and Parenting
This program helps parents develop the skills they need to raise happy, healthy and resilient children.
Who we help
We welcome families from all backgrounds, especially those with young children.
How we help
Our Children and Parenting programs can help families in different ways.
Home visits and community outreach: CatholicCare NT can provide “in home” parenting support and education. We work with you to identify issues that could impact your children or family. We can provide support and referrals to help you with these issues before they escalate. Where available, we can also help transport you and your family to activities, playgroups and appointments.
Parent education: Our parenting education groups focus on child development. They help to build parenting skills and knowledge. For more information on parenting education and groups click here.
Peer support groups: Peer support groups let you link you in with other families in the same stage of life. These peer supports include groups for mothers and babies, primary school parents and single fathers.
Children and youth counselling: Counselling is available for children, young people and families. These sessions are tailored to your needs. For more information on counselling click here.
What is the referral process?
People can refer themselves to this program. Contact us to find out more information or make an appointment.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Jabiru
Katherine
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Palmerston
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Similar Services
Aboriginal communities
We work in partnership with communities to deliver culturally appropriate programs and services
Children and parenting
Get practical parenting advice, family support and build healthy relationships with your children
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Children and Youth Counselling
Children and Youth Counselling
Our counselling service is for young people who have experienced family violence or trauma. Counselling focuses on strengths and family relationships.
How we help
Counselling sessions are delivered in flexible locations based on the client’s needs. Our counsellors use a range of approaches and tools that are suitable for children and youth.
Is there a cost?
A sliding fee scale can apply. Fees can be waived if financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Jabiru
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Children’s Contact Services
Children’s Contact Services
We have Children’s Contact Centres in Darwin and Alice Springs. They are safe and neutral spaces for supervised contact visits and/or family changeovers. This gives children the chance to have meaningful relationships with their parents and other significant people in their lives.
Who we help
We help separated families where there is conflict.
How we help
Changeovers: Our centres allow parents to drop off and pick up their children while avoiding contact with the other parent.
Supervised visits: Our centres allow parents to spend quality time with their children. These visits are supervised by our workers.
What is the referral process?
Families are usually referred to us by the family court.
People can refer themselves to this program. As can other support services and lawyers.
Is there a cost?
This is a sliding scale of fees. Fees can be waived in cases of financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Attorney-Generals Department
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Malak
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We provide EAP to employees of the Catholic School System.
We also provide EAP for other organisations.
How we help
We provide counselling and group work to support wellbeing in the workplace. If there is a critical incident, we can provide a response in the form of debriefing and this may be done one to one or within a group context.
What is the referral process?
For the Catholic School system, referrals can be made by staff themselves or referred by someone within the Catholic School System.
Organisations such as ACCESS Sydney may refer to our EAP or individuals or employers may refer into the program by contacting CatholicCare NT.
Is there a cost?
No fee is charged for Catholic Education Office clients as this program is funded.
For the more general EAP a fee with the referring organisation may be negotiated and agreed on or for individuals who self-refer a fee can be charged according to a sliding scale. This fee may be waived at times of financial hardship.
Funded by
Catholic Education NT – for Catholic Schools
Otherwise, fee for service
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Katherine
Tennant Creek
Family and Relationship Counselling
Family and Relationship Counselling
Our family and relationship counselling helps children, young people and adults to develop safe and supportive family relationships. We work with families to support wellbeing.
How we help
We provide counselling to help couples and families manage issues that can arise from relationship changes, separation or divorce. We help couples and families develop the skills they need to maintain positive and stable relationships with each other.
What is the referral process?
Individuals, family members and service providers can refer people to this program.
Is there a cost?
A fee can be charged according to a sliding scale. This fee may be waived at times of financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Katherine
Tennant Creek
Similar Services
Domestic and family violence
Our DFV programs range from prevention through to victim and perpetrator support, with the aim of keeping people safe and improving wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
School Counselling
School Counselling
School can be both exciting and overwhelming for students. Our school counselling program supports the growth and development of children.
Who we help
We have school counsellors in our partner primary and secondary Catholic schools across Darwin, Katherine and Santa Teresa. Counselling and groupwork is available to the students at these schools.
How we help
Each school we work with is different, in terms of what works best for the school and for the students. Our school counsellors work with school principals and staff to ensure we work together as a wellbeing team.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service for students as the Catholic Education Office pays CatholicCare NT to deliver this service.
Funded by
Catholic Education NT
Locations Offered
Darwin
Katherine
Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa)
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Palmerston
Supporting Children After Separation
Supporting Children After Separation
Sometimes families break up, and this can be traumatic for children and young people. This program helps children and young people deal with issues that come from a family breakdown.
Who we help
We help children and young people that are affected by a family break-up and difficult family relationships.
How we help
We help children and young people through:
• counselling to help address emotional challenges and build self confidence
• group work to build social skills and feel ‘normal’ despite family breakdown
• making sure all members of the family receive the help they need
• helping children make decisions about things that impact them.
Is there a cost?
A sliding fee scale applies. Fees can be waived where financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Attorney-Generals Department