Youth alcohol and drug withdrawal and rehabilitation.
Our withdrawal and rehabilitation program in Gippsland is tailored for young people aged 16 to 25 years. We work with young people and their families and support networks to support long-term changes to substance use.
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Victoria: Call Directline 1800 888 236 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Tasmania: Call Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 1800 250 015 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Youth Residential Withdrawal and Rehabilitation Program in Gippsland
Specialised support for youth.
Our Youth Residential Withdrawal and Rehabilitation Program is a 16-week program for young people aged 16 to 25 years of age. It’s tailored to support young people and their families starting with withdrawal from substances, and into rehabilitation to provide the foundations for long-term change.
The purpose-built facility was opened in 2022, and provides 24-hour care in a relaxed setting. Alcohol and other drug clinicians and mental health staff are on hand to provide the best opportunity for positive outcomes in line with the young persons goals. Throughout their stay, young people have the opportunity to participate in a range of programs focusing on social, emotional and psychological wellbeing.
The program is centered around a range of resilience-based principles that support the young person to develop resources and assets to gain greater control over their lives and work towards a brighter future.
What does the program involve?
- Physical activities
- Opportunities for social interaction
- Personal downtime
- One on one, and group counselling
- Participation in community-based recovery programs like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
- Mental health counselling available 4 days per week
- Ways for families and support networks to be involved.
Referrals
Access to this service is available by agency referral only.
If you are referring a client, please download and complete the referral form, AOD Comprehensive assessment and intake tools and email to [email protected].
Youth rehabilitation in Hobart, Tasmania
The Catalyst Youth Program in Hobart runs throughout the year and offers support to young people wanting to reduce or stop alcohol or other drug use.
