The Buoyancy Foundation of Victoria Incorporated

Drug Counselling, Support and Referral Service

Monday - Friday
Phone: (03) 9429 3322
Fax: (03) 9428 3655

293 Punt Road Richmond
PO Box 2143
Richmond South 3121

Background

The Buoyancy Foundation was established in 1967 in response to a request from intravenous drug users. Since then it has continued to respond to the many changing needs of drug users as well as others affected by drug use. Buoyancy's primary aim is to provide a client-focussed accessible and non-judgemental counselling service. It promotes informed decision making through education and consultation. It endeavours to ensure an effective, quality service through continual evaluation of client and community.

Services

  • Support through couselling to persons involved with illicit drug use.
  • This can be at the Centre, by phone or our cousellors can come to you.
  • Advice and support to parents, relatives and friends of illicit drug users.
  • Referals to treatment centres or other agencies providing appropriate rehabilitation opportunites.
  • Counselling for Methadone programmes.
  • Court reports for advocacy.
  • Needle and syringe exchange.
  • Community education.

    Buoyancy is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced counsellors

    All services are free

    All enquiries and contacts are confidential



    Location

    How to get there

    By Train
    Walking distance from Richmond Station

    By Tram
    Along Bridge Road or Swan Street

    By Bus
    Punt Road services stop at Rowena Parade

    By Car
    Two hour street parking is available.

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