Watson, ACT
Ted Noffs ACT
PALM, the Program for Adolescent Life Management, is a Ted Noffs Foundation residential drug and alcohol program in Watson for young people aged 13 to 18.
Aftercare: In person and telehealth
TREATMENT SERVICE
Adolescent Drug Withdrawal Unit (ADWU), Ted Noffs Foundation ACT
THE SERVICE
About Adolescent Drug Withdrawal Unit (ADWU), Ted Noffs Foundation ACT
The Adolescent Drug Withdrawal Unit is a short residential withdrawal service for young people aged 13 to 18 run by the Ted Noffs Foundation at its Watson site in Canberra, alongside the three-month PALM rehabilitation program. Stays run up to fourteen days and the withdrawal support is expressly non-medicated. The program covers mood management, relapse prevention, life and group skills, employment support and training, with continuing care afterwards.
Services offered
Withdrawal and residential treatment are both published at this site.
A person can detox where they will be treated. Confirm medical cover, timing and whether it costs extra.
Where it is
- Address
- 350 Antill Street (the former Watson Hostel / Health Services Hostel site), Watson, ACT, 2602
- Map
- Pinned to the published street address.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
What this service has published.
Conditions treatedAlcohol and other drug withdrawal, Substance dependence
TherapiesEmployment support, training, relationship building, personal growth and group skills sessions; nicotine replacement therapy and other smoking cessation support; the ATODA entry also records public transport support
Funding acceptedACT government
Aftercare formatIn person
Aboriginal-specific serviceOpen to all
Day-to-day arrangements
AccommodationNot published by this provider
On-site activitiesMood management, Personal growth, Relapse prevention, Life skills, Group skills, Relationship building, Employment support, Training, Counselling, Smoking cessation support
PetsNot published by this provider
SmokingNot published by this provider
VapingNot published by this provider
Nicotine replacementNot published by this provider
Phone accessNot permitted
Internet accessNot published by this provider
Device accessNot published by this provider
TransportOn request
Length of stay
Adolescent Drug Withdrawal Unit (ADWU), Ted Noffs Foundation ACT — primary programUp to 14 days
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COST
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Funding this service accepts
ACT government
Questions worth asking
- What is the total for the length of stay you are recommending?
- What is included, and what is billed separately?
- Is detox, medication or a specialist appointment extra?
- What are the payment terms, and the cancellation or early-discharge policy?
AFTER THE STAY
Support for the return home.
In personPublished aftercare format
Questions worth asking
- Who will be my contact when treatment ends?
- Which sessions are individual, group or online?
- How long does the included support run?
- What happens when it ends, and what do further sessions cost?
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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