Our friendly, no fuss helpline

 Provides evidence-based information about benzodiazepines, anxiety, insomnia and withdrawal support for callers with concerns about benzodiazepines.
*Due to technical difficulties, our telephone service is not taking voice messages. Please use our online contact form if you need to leave a message.

Deprescribing with Dr Mark Horowitz

Reconnexion continues to collaborate with experts locally and internationally on how to support healthcare providers and consumers to safely cease benzodiazepines.

Stay tuned for new training on the RACGP-endorsed Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines for GPs. We recently became accredited as CPD providers for the RACGP so this training will attract CPD.

The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines

Better Sleep Program

The Better Sleep Program has now concluded its evaluation phase with Deakin University. Stay tuned for updates on how to access treatment through our stepped-care program and the latest research demonstrating the outcomes from each step.

Dr Erin Oldenhof and A/Prof Petra Staiger spoke about the impacts of insomnia and how the Better Sleep Program can help, click here to listen and hear about some of the exciting findings from Deakin's evaluation of the program so far.

The Better Sleep Program

Reconnexion Podcast

Benzo Stories is a compelling series that delves into one of the most misunderstood medications, benzodiazepines. Listen as Host Natalie Corrigan speaks to experts and individuals about their experience of benzodiazepine dependence and its devastating impacts. The series also offers education and strategies to take your life back from this drug. Recovery is just around the corner. In our most recent episode Simone shares her journey and struggles with insomnia.

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Latest client stories

We provide counselling and support for people dependent on tranquillisers (benzodiazepines and z-drugs) while raising awareness of the risk of dependency associated with long-term prescribing of benzodiazepines.

A letter from Merideth

In 1994 I was prescribed benzodiazepines (Diazepam and Temazepam) by a psychiatrist who was helping me work through some hideous childhood sexual abuse experiences.

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Sarah's story

Sarah, the mother of two young children, was originally prescribed a benzodiazepine after the death of her child. After some months, she found herself gradually increasing the dose in an attempt to manage escalating symptoms of anxiety.

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Brian's Story

I want to begin by saying that this IS a recovery story, and for all of you out there who are still suffering to varying degrees, please don’t give up.

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Coronavirus Covid-19 Update

    We continue to work together to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our community.   Read our update here.

Discover our resources

Reconnexion have published a useful guide, 'the Benzodiazepine Toolkit' as a resource for our clients. Feel free to download the Toolkit or explore our helpful information about anxiety, depression, Benzodiazepines (Sleeping Pills & Tranquillisers), insomnia and more...

Download The Benzodiazepine ToolkitExplore fact sheets

Our Help Line -
1300 273 266

The telephone support line operates from Monday to Friday 9:00 -5:00 and our trained volunteers are available to provide information and support for any callers.

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Our support line service would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. Are you interested in volunteering? Find out more >