GENERAL INFO
Kids Helpline: Partying safely
Better Health: Partying safely
HeadSpace: Safer partying tips for young people
HELPING A FRIEND
Dial 000 if you or a friend are in danger - they can give you advice on what to do.
If you don't know what to do - contact the party host, your Crew or contact your/their parents for help.
What to do if someone has overdosed
Don’t wait
Don’t wait for the substance they took to wear off, call an ambulance!
Don’t give them anything to eat or drink
You may not know what they’ve taken, so don’t feed them as you don’t know what effect that could have. It’s never a good idea to give them a stimulant, like coffee. This will just add another drug to their system and put more stress on their body.
Don’t put them under a shower
Despite what we see in the movies, putting someone under a shower is never a good idea, for several reasons.
Moving someone can be dangerous and the sudden change in temperature could send them into shock.
Don’t let them sleep
Don’t allow them to sleep. Try to keep them awake as long as possible.
Don’t encourage the person to throw up
Don’t encourage them to throw up. There’s a chance they could choke on their vomit.
Don’t leave the person alone
Don’t leave them alone except to call emergency services. If you must leave to get help, make sure they’re in the recovery position.
Get information
If the person is conscious, try to find out what they took and how much. This could help staff at the hospital know how to help.
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Raising Children: Teen parties
ADF: Safer partying
Kids Helpline: How to host a safe party
