Peer Qnect

Peer Qnect is a free, confidential service providing peer support, information and advocacy to people who use substances across Queensland, including those on the opioid treatment program (methadone, subutex, etc) or seeking treatment. Call us on 1800 175 889 to yarn to peer workers who understand firsthand the stigma our community faces.
* Peer support - talk to someone who gets it and is non-judgmental
* Support to access health care and community services
* Know your rights and get support with incidents of stigma or discrimination
* Safer substance use – prevent and treat overdose, hep c, and other IRIDs (injecting
related injuries and disease)
* Opioid treatment support/advocacy/mediation – we can go into bat for you with doctor or pharmacist, or support folks to access the program if they are having trouble finding a prescriber
* Post-release support (after prison, rehab or hospital) – support around the transition back into the community
* Goal setting and treatment planning.
* Support and information for loved ones or communities of people who use substances
Peer Qnect also provides training and support to health and community services.