In an emergency call 000. For alcohol and other drug support, the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is 1800 250 015 — free, confidential, 24 hours.
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL CARE
THE SERVICE
Arrow Health is a private addiction treatment provider operating Sam Lawrence Private Hospital and The Bentinck residential program in the Macedon Ranges, about an hour from Melbourne. It offers medically supervised withdrawal of up to 30 days, 30, 60 and 90 day inpatient rehabilitation in a therapeutic community model, and psychiatric day programs, backed by 24/7 nursing and consulting doctors and psychiatrists. Outpatient counselling, family and adolescent programs, intervention, forensic assessment and a VicRoads behaviour change course run from its Armadale office. Fees are private.
A person can detox where they will be treated. Confirm medical cover, timing and whether it costs extra.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
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COST
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AFTER THE STAY
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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Windsor House Private is a privately funded residential rehabilitation service in Windsor, Melbourne, for adults who have already completed acute detoxification from alcohol or drugs. It also treats gambling addiction.
A 30-bed private inpatient mental health hospital for women aged 18 to 65, run by Cabrini Health at the Lisa Thurin Women's Health Centre in Elsternwick. Referral comes from a GP, psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor, followed by an intake assessment; the recommended stay is 7 to 10 days of group-based therapy.
The Department of Health Victoria lists a sobering centre in St Kilda operated by Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation as part of Victoria's public intoxication response, covering metropolitan Melbourne, Wyndham and Frankston for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Winja Ulupna, Yorta Yorta for "Women's Haven", is a 24-hour residential alcohol and drug recovery centre for Koori women over 18, run by Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation. It takes up to eight women at a time, voluntarily or on court referral, and encourages a minimum stay of three months.