The ASSIST and the ASSIST-Lite are available in electronic format. The eASSIST and the eASSIST-Lite are web based versions that can be used on a personal computer.The ASSIST Checkup and ASSIST Checkup Lite are downloadable apps for completion on any smartphone or tablet.
The ASSIST Checkup is a free downloadable app so you can complete the ASSIST on your mobile device. You will receive instant feedback and tips on how to cutback or stop your substance use including information on where to seek help. The ASSIST Checkup is confidential and you can complete it every three months to track your progress.
The ASSIST Checkup is suitable for most iPhones and an android version is currently being developed.
Register to complete the ASSIST eLearning package. You can also join the ASSIST Community to connect with experts and network with other members. Once registered, you can keep up to date with the latest news and conference presentations.
10-28-2026
05-19-2026
ASSIST Plus and ASSIST Portal featured by eMHprac this April
The ASSIST Plus and ASSIST Portal resources have been selected as eMHprac's Featured Service for April 2026!
eMHprac is Australia's leading digital mental health practice support platform, operated through QUT, and reaching thousands of health and welfare professionals across the country.
ASSIST Plus supports individuals to self-screen for alcohol and other drug use, access lived experience content, and work through self-help resources including coping with cravings, goal setting, and challenging unhelpful thoughts. ASSIST Portal supports health practitioners to administer ASSIST, ASSIST-Lite, and ASSIST Youth screening tools, with fillable PDFs, automatic scoring, and client take-home materials.
Both tools are free to access, and the ASSIST Checkup app is free to download on Apple and Android devices.
04-06-2026
ASSIST Bibliography: NEW REFERENCES ADDED!
02-18-2026
New Resource for Older Persons: ASSIST-Lite Screening Tool Now Available!
Substance use issues among older adults often go undetected, yet they represent a growing concern that can significantly impact health outcomes and quality of life. Starting these conversations with older clients is crucial for prevention and intervention.
We're pleased to announce that the ASSIST-Lite form is now available on our portal—a specialised screening tool designed specifically for identifying alcohol and other drug problems in older populations. This streamlined resource features the structured ASSIST-Lite questionnaire to assess risk levels, followed by a brief intervention guide on the second page that helps you connect assessment findings with meaningful discussions about potential harms and next steps.
This tool can be used to empower healthcare providers to address substance use concerns with confidence, and ensure that older adults receive the support they need before problems escalate.
The updated form is available to download here and can be accessed/downloaded anytime by visiting our Portal at https://www.assistportal.com.au/resources/
09-24-2025
The ASSIST Program provides training, technical advice and support to people interested in Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening.
FULL ASSIST SUITE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN SIMPLIFIED CHINESE !
We are pleased to announce the addition of yet another set completed ASSIST 3.1. clinical resources, this time available in Simplified Chinese.
We have worked tirelessly with colleagues at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China to develop the new ASSIST 3.1. resources in Simplified Chinese, published in our University of Adelaide/ASSIST Portal template.
You can check these out, including the complete set of forms, or each individual form, via the ASSIST Portal.
Once more, keep an eye out as we continue to update the existing materials and provide new ones as well.
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FULL ASSIST SUITE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN ARABIC !
We are pleased to announce the addition of a completed set of ASSIST 3.1. clinical resources available in Arabic.
We have worked tirelessly with staff at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai, UAE to develop the new ASSIST 3.1. resources in Arabic, published in our University of Adelaide/ASSIST Portal template.
You can check these out, including the complete set of forms, or each individual form, via the ASSIST Portal.
Once more, keep an eye out as we continue to update the existing materials and provide new ones as well.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
The ASSIST-BI are proud to share with you all our latest research article, published today in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
The article, titled "Validity, reliability and clinical utility of ASSIST-Y in assessing risk of substance-related harm and dependence in Spanish male adolescents" was a collective effort between members of our team, and colleagues in Barcelona, working at Departament de Justicia, Drets I Memoria; Direcció General d’Execució Penal a la Comunitat i de Justícia Juvenil.
In the paper, we looked at data comparing the ASSIST-Y (15-17) as a tool to identify substance use and dependence in a small sample (N=101) high-risk adolescent males (aged 15-17 years) in a juvenile detention centre in Barcelona, Spain. In the study, each participant was administered the ASSIST-Y alongside other common screening tools and a diagnostic interview to assess the reliability, validity, and clinical utility of ASSIST-Y, and compare performance in detecting risk of harm and dependence.
Our findings suggest the ASSIST-Y is a promising tool for identifying at-risk adolescents, showing good to excellent reliability and validity for many common substances, but further research with diverse populations is needed.
We are immensely grateful to all of our collaborators on the project, as well as the young boys who took part in this study.
Read the Open Access article here:
capmh.biomedcentral.com
Background Substance use among adolescents is strongly associated with adverse physical, mental health, and social outcomes. Prevention and early intervention can reduce the likelihood of future probl...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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