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MATRIX Metamphetamine Treatment Program

Program overview

Evidenced based, abstinence-oriented community treatment program for significant substance users aged 18+ undergoing drug replacement therapy with a medical practitioner. This may include methamphetamine or cocaine use or combined with opioid use. Run by trained psychologists and co-facilitated by workers with lived experience the program requires intensive commitment from people pursuing intermediate and long-term recovery. Delivered by PsychMed, it is one of a suite of AOD Treatment Services commissioned by Adelaide PHN.

Referral Information

Providers or agencies can refer to the program, and individuals, families and friends may self-refer.

The program is available at the following sites:

Central:
Level 1 Bagot House,
198 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8232 2424
Northern:
1-3 Burman Avenue
Gilles Plains SA 5086
Phone: (08) 8281 2499
Southern:
224 Seacombe Rd
Seaview Downs
Phone: (08) 7444 4260

Links & resources

MATRIX Metamphetamine Treatment Program

Service Provider

PsychMed

Further information

Level 1 Bagot House,
198 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000

slemon@psychmed.net.au
(08) 8232 3333

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Matrix group held every Mon, Wed and Friday at 10.00 am.

Do you need a referral to access the service?

No, anyone who has become dependent on methamphetamine and who has not used for 3 weeks may be eligible for the program. Participants undergo an assessment for eligibility and must meet the DSM5 criteria for severe stimulant use disorder in the past 3 years (this is to allow recovered individuals to train to become co-leaders with lived experience). There is no age restriction or cost to attend.

There may be some circumstances where individuals will not be eligible to participate in the groups, including:

Cognitive impairment that causes continual disruption to group discussion due to difficulties with concentration, memory or formal thought disorder (e.g., due to an acute unstable psychotic or bipolar affective disorder, severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Severe substance use disorder (other than psychostimulants) requiring detoxification and/or maintenance pharmacotherapy to stabilise (e.g., alcohol, cannabis, non-prescribed benzodiazepines, non-prescribed opioids).
Repeated self-injury, suicidal threats or gestures.
Individuals who consistently engage in hostile, bullying, threatening or belittling interactions, or threaten other group members’ sense of safety.

Referrals can be made through a number of pathways including:

General Practitioners
Private psychologists and psychiatrists
Non-government organisations
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA)
Mental Health Services
HealthLink EDI: adphncru
Referral Net/Argus ID: CRU

For GP’s and mental health professionals, there is an intake form, which assists the assessment of eligibility. Please contact our friendly staff at any of our locations for more information. Healthcare professionals may also wish to include the K10 measure if available.

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