Warrnambool's Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre limiting face-to-face appointments after storm damage

Wild winds caused chaos across the state overnight on Thursday with trees down across roads and power blackouts reported throughout the south-west.

Storm damage to the front of WRAD's Merri Street building is limiting capacity for face-to-face appointments due to hazardous areas.

"We are encouraging patients and clients of the clinical services to keep their appointments but to use telehealth until we have a clearance from building engineers to allow people into the building via the front entrance," a spokesperson said.

"In the interim, people who can't be assisted through telehealth will be accessing the WRAD building via the rear car park which is on Kepler Street."

South-west police have called for drivers to be cautious after a wild night, with trees, water and debris on the roads.

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