MOSAIC – Relationships Australia SA is a free, confidential support service in South Australia for people affected by blood-borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis, offering counselling, case management and advocacy.
MOSAIC is a support program run by Relationships Australia SA that provides practical and emotional assistance to people living with or at risk of blood-borne viruses. It helps clients navigate healthcare, reduce stigma, and access services through counselling, coordination and tailored support.
Services Provided:
- Counselling and emotional support
- Case management and advocacy
- Support for HIV and hepatitis (and related health needs)
- Help accessing healthcare and community services
- Support with stigma and discrimination
- Referrals to specialist services
- Support for family and carers
New ROADS – Uniting Communities is a South Australian alcohol and other drugs (AOD) service offering counselling, rehabilitation programs and recovery support to help people reduce harm and work toward long-term change.
New ROADS is a Uniting Communities service that supports people experiencing issues with alcohol and other drug use through personalised treatment options, including counselling, group programs and residential rehabilitation. It focuses on recovery planning, harm reduction, and connecting clients with health, housing and community supports for long-term wellbeing.
Services Provided:
- Individual and group counselling
- Residential rehabilitation programs
- Outpatient and home-based support
- Recovery planning and goal setting
- Family and carer support
- Referrals to health and community services
- Harm reduction and relapse prevention support
Quit is a free Australian support service that helps people quit smoking and vaping through counselling, information, tools and personalised support.
Quit provides free support for people wanting to stop smoking or vaping, including access to Quitline counsellors, online tools, quit plans, self-help resources and referral services. Support is available for individuals, families and communities, with culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, multicultural communities and LGBTIQA+ people.
Services provided:
- Free Quitline counselling and support
- Telephone, webchat and online quit support
- Personalised quit plans and motivation strategies
- Information and tools to help quit smoking and vaping
- Support managing cravings and nicotine withdrawal
- SMS and digital quit support programs
- Support for family members and carers
- Culturally safe support services and interpreter access
- Referrals to local health and support services
- Information about nicotine replacement therapy and quit products
SHINE SA RAPID provides free, confidential rapid sexual health testing and support, including fast HIV testing for priority communities in a peer-led, non-clinical setting.
RAPID is a SHINE SA sexual health service offering quick, accessible testing and care for sexually transmitted infections. It includes a peer-led rapid HIV testing option for men, trans, and gender diverse people, using a simple finger-prick test with results available in around 20 minutes in a comfortable and non-clinical environment. (SHINE SA)
Services Provided:
- Rapid STI testing
- Free rapid HIV testing (peer-led service)
- Finger-prick HIV testing with results in ~20 minutes
- STI treatment and follow-up care
- Sexual health advice and counselling
- Confidential referrals and support services
SA Dental provides public dental services across South Australia, offering free or low-cost dental care for eligible children and concession card holders.
SA Dental is the state’s public dental service, delivering check-ups, emergency care, and general dental treatment through community clinics and the Adelaide Dental Hospital. It primarily supports children, young people, and eligible adults with concession cards, helping improve oral health and access to affordable care.
Services Provided:
- General dental care
- Emergency dental care
- Preventive dental services
- Basic dental treatments
- Specialist dental referrals
- Dental care for children and young people under 18
- Low-cost or free care for eligible adults with concession cards
SHINE SA Sexual Healthline is a free and confidential nurse-led phone service that provides information, advice and referrals for sexual and reproductive health concerns in South Australia.
The SHINE SA Sexual Healthline connects callers with experienced sexual health nurses who can provide confidential support, information and guidance on a wide range of sexual and reproductive health issues. It also helps people access testing, treatment and local health services across South Australia.
Services Provided:
- Free confidential phone support from sexual health nurses
- Information on STIs, contraception and pregnancy
- Advice on testing, treatment and prevention
- Support for sexual health concerns and questions
- Referrals to clinics and local health services
- Support for sexual health education and safer sex
SHINE SA provides inclusive sexual and reproductive health services, education, and support for people across South Australia.
SHINE SA is a not-for-profit organisation offering confidential and inclusive sexual health services, including clinics, counselling, HIV and STI testing, contraception support, relationship wellbeing services, and education programs. It supports people of all genders, sexualities, cultures, and abilities, with a strong focus on accessibility and community wellbeing.
Services Provided:
- Sexual and reproductive health services
- STI and HIV testing and treatment
- Sexual health counselling
- Contraception and pregnancy support
- Gender and sexuality support services
- Sexual health education and training
- Free Sexual Healthline support
SMART Recovery Australia provides free, evidence-based support groups and recovery programs for people wanting to change addictive or problematic behaviours.
SMART Recovery Australia uses practical tools based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and motivational techniques to help people manage addiction and harmful behaviours. Support is available through free online and in-person meetings led by trained facilitators and peers in a non-judgemental environment.
Services Provided:
- Addiction recovery support groups
- Online and in-person meetings
- Peer-led recovery support
- CBT-based recovery tools
- Support for family and friends
- Programs for alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other behaviours
Sobering Up Unit provides a safe, 24/7 environment for adults affected by alcohol or other drug intoxication to sober up and access support services in Adelaide.
The Sobering Up Unit, operated by The Salvation Army Australia, offers short-term shelter, monitoring, support, and referrals for people experiencing intoxication from alcohol or other drugs. The service is free, operates 24 hours a day, and supports people at immediate risk of harm, including those referred under the Public Intoxication Act. No referral is required.
Services Provided:
- Safe sobering-up accommodation
- Alcohol and other drug support
- Monitoring and basic care
- Advocacy and referrals
- Support with accommodation and health services
- Harm reduction and recovery support