Cahma Clinic

The CAHMA Clinic is run weekly on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm. Located in our Belconnen drop in centre and is operated in conjunction with a fully certified doctor and nurse. The doctor and nurse are trusted Directions staff who understand our community and provide their services in a non-judgemental manner, with patient confidentiality being of utmost importance.

Clinic Services

Drop-in visits to nurse and doctor
Sexual health checks
Referrals to other healthcare services that require a referral.
Blood born virus treatment – Hepatitis C treatment, Hepatitis B vaccinations
Covid vaccinations and boosters
Methadone, buprenorphine and Buvidal treatment
Blood tests
Mental health care plans
Support letters if you are properly engaged with the service
Ability to see doctor and nurse at other Direction’s clinics such as Directions Woden
Referral to CAHMA peer treatment support services and Direction’s counselling and case management services.

How to access

Space is often limited make sure you come early to ensure your spot
Check the CAHMA Clinic timetable to ensure the doctor is available
Make sure to hydrate and warm up if you need a blood test
Ring CAHMA if you are unsure if the service you need is provided at the clinic
You can ask a CAHMA worker to accompany you to your appointment for support