Alcohol and other drug services
Rehabilitation services

Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation programs.

We support people in Victoria and Tasmania to reduce alcohol and other drug use and make long-term changes for a healthy future.

Catalyst Program

Support for long-term change.

Catalyst is a free, five to sixweek nonresidential day program for people 18 years and older wanting to make lasting changes to their alcohol or drug use.

The program runs Monday to Friday with activities scheduled between 10am and 3pm. The program includes group work, recreational activities, and complementary sessions to help people develop coping skills, maintain motivation, and find a more balanced lifestyle.

One of the Catalyst programs Torque specifically supports people who are currently involved in the justice system. Our team will be able to help you choose the right program for you.

Locations

Our programs run in four locations, with some availability to participate remotely via video calls.

To find out more, call 1800 700 514 for Melbourne Metro, (03) 6244 1144 for Tasmania or fill out an enquiry form.

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Rehabilitation further Information

Catalyst is a post–withdrawal program, meaning all participants will need to demonstrate they have had a period of abstaining from substances, or attend a residential withdrawal (detox) program. We won’t place restrictions on people who experience a lapse, however for the safety of the group we ask that people don’t attend when they’re substance affected.

The majority of the program is run by our team of experienced counsellors, who utilise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to assist people to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. We have experienced external staff come to deliver some elective sessions, and a number of trained consumers who return to share their experiences with the group. In addition, our Peer Support Worker can support people in the lead up to the program starting as well as beyond them finishing.

Referrals

If you are referring a client, please download and fill out the form at the link below, and email it to the relevant service location using one of the email addresses provided in the form.

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FAQs

Rehab is for anyone who would like to reduce or stop their alcohol or other drug use and make long term changes to be maintained after the program ends.

If you’re finding your alcohol or other drug use is impacting other areas of your life, for example your relationships with friends, family and loved ones, or your ability to maintain employment, you might like to try making some changes with support from other people who can understand what you’re going through.

Detox – also known as withdrawal – is the process of stopping use of alcohol or other drugs so your body can begin to become used to not having substances in the short term. Some people may need support to do this, as withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant and difficult to manage alone. Once withdrawal has taken place, people may decide to start rehab so they can maintain the reduction or elimination of alcohol or other drugs from their lifestyle. Uniting offer alcohol and other drug detox services in Melbourne Metro only. 

Yes, we recommend you stop taking substances while you attend a rehabilitation program, as it will be easier to attend, make new habits, and find the motivation to continue.

Please seek medical advice and a dedicated withdrawal (detox) program before stopping, as withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant and difficult to manage alone.

Once you decide to make changes to your substance use, our staff can work with you to identify your goals and help you choose the right service. The service might be delivered by Uniting, or one of a number of other organisations that are conveniently located to you.

The Catalyst rehabilitation program has supported over 1,000 people to reduce or stop substance use by helping to put new habits in place throughout the program. Because the program runs during the day between 10am – 3pm, people find they can return home each day and start to put the habits they’ve learned into practice immediately. People who have completed the program say they feel more empowered to reframe their thoughts and make different choices in the long-term.

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We’re here for you.

To find out more about our alcohol and drug rehabilitation services, contact our team today. Call 1800 700 514 for Melbourne Metro or (03) 6244 1144 for Tasmania.

Call us on
1800 700 514 or (03) 6244 1144

For a free interpreter for a different language please call 1800 316 934.