Each Malvern East (Reconnexion)
1939 Malvern Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
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Reconnexion
Help to reduce benzodiazepine use, often prescribed for anxiety and sleep
At a glance
Contact us
Contact us for friendly, discrete support.
How we help
Do you need help reducing or stopping your reliance on sleeping pills or anxiety medication?
We offer free, confidential support to help you make changes safely. We focus on medications called benzodiazepines \(like Valium, Xanax or Serepax\). These medications are commonly prescribed for sleep, anxiety and depression but they carry serious risks.
These medications can quickly lead to physical dependence, even when taken as prescribed. Using them incorrectly or for too long can cause severe health problems. If you're thinking about reducing your medication, it's important to get professional support to do this safely.
Who is it for?
For young people and adults in VIC
This service is for:
- Young people and adults, aged 15+
- People in VIC
How it works
We wrap around you
We shape our support around what matters to you and what works best in your life.
We're experts with strong experience
Our experienced team brings the right skills to help you reach your goals.
We are a welcoming space
We create a friendly, private place where everyone feels respected and understood.
We receive government funding so we can provide our support at no cost or for a small fee.
Our benzodiazepine treatment program is free, funded by the Victorian Department of Health.
You can receive Benzodiazepine reduction or withdrawal management support for free.
Life is easier with the right support. Our team brings together different expertise so you get what you need, when and where you need it.
Psychology
Support for your mental health and emotional wellbeing
Therapeutic counselling
Professional counselling from qualified therapists who understand complex life
Access and assessment
We help you understand and connect with the right services for your needs
Care coordination
We bring different services together to support you better
Call the Reconnexion support line to speak to one of our trained volunteers. We're here with dedicated support, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Opening hours
- monday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- thursday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sunday
- Closed
Leave us a message and we'll get back to you on the next business day. If you'd prefer, you can also fill out our contact form and we'll be in touch soon.
Where to find us
Choose what works for you
We believe you should be able to access support in ways that work best for you. This service is delivered:
- In person at our local centres
- Video or phone appointments
Whatever option suits you best, we're here to make it easy for you to access the support you need.
Our locations
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