Sobering Up Centres
Sobering up centres provide a safe environment in which people found intoxicated in public may sober up. A person being cared for in a sobering up centre can expect:
- Access to bathroom facilities, a shower, bed, clean clothes, and a simple nutritious meal
- Non-discriminatory and non-judgemental care
- Referral to other agencies and services if required.
People may refer themselves to a centre or be brought in by the police, a local patrol, health/welfare agencies, or other means. Attendance at a centre is voluntary.
A list of sobering up centres is below:
- Bega Garnbirringu Health Services (Kalgoorlie Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9022 5500
- Bloodwood Tree Association (Port Hedland Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9172 3622
- Carnarvon Family Support Service* (Carnarvon Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9998 5048
- Garl Garl Walbu Alcohol Association Aboriginal Corporation (Derby Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9193 1665
- Hope Community Services (Geraldton Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9964 7666
- Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation (Broome Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9193 7516
- Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation (Wyndham Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9161 1496
- The Salvation Army - Bridge House (Perth Sobering-up Centre and detox) - 08 9227 8086
- Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (Kununurra/Moongoong Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9168 1528
- Yaandina Family Centre (Roebourne Sobering-up Centre) - 08 9182 1172
*Service does not have a website