Sobering up shelters provide a safe place for people who are intoxicated, to sleep off the acute effects of alcohol. People may get a bed for the night and may also be provided with a good meal the next morning. Taking intoxicated people to a shelter is a way to stop them hurting themselves or other people. It is a harm reduction strategy.
The agencies that provide this service and support are listed in the table below. A detailed entry for each service is provided on the pages following.
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Information on withdrawal centres and rehabilitation facilities can be found at the Drug and Alcohol Office website
| Program Name: |
WA Sobering-up Centre Program |
| Program Funded By: |
Drug and Alcohol Office, Department of Health,
Government of Western Australia |
| Program Contact: |
Principal Contracts Manager
Drug and Alcohol Office
Phone: 9370 0333 |