Turning Point - Ready 2 Change

Ready 2 Change (R2C) is a free telephone counselling program for people living in Victoria who are struggling with their drug or alcohol use. The highly trained counsellors will use evidence-based approaches and will share the individual's journey with understanding, empathy and compassion.

The Ready 2 Change program draws on a range of evidence-based treatment approaches, including motivational interviewing, mindfulness, dealing with urges and cravings, relapse prevention, and cognitive based intervention strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Weekend and after-hours appointments are available. Appointments are typically 50 minutes and include two workbooks to help track substance use and learn strategies to change.

Ready 2 Change will:

• Help clients gain a better understanding of their use
• Support goal setting
  
• Explore clients strengths and vulnerabilities
• Teach clients useful strategies to address their usage
  

This service is for anyone in Victoria struggling with alcohol or drug use.

This is a free service.