Strathalbyn, SA
Teen Living Free
Living Free is a 12-month live-in residential program run by Teen Challenge SA near Strathalbyn on the Fleurieu Peninsula for men aged 18 and over with drug and alcohol dependence.
TREATMENT SERVICE
Tumbelin Farm
THE SERVICE
About Tumbelin Farm
Tumbelin Farm is a residential adventure therapy program in the Adelaide Hills for young people aged 16 to 24 with alcohol or drug related problems, run by Baptist Care SA. Residents live on a working farm under 24-hour supervision, taking part in farm work, cooking, chores and fitness alongside counselling and case management, with rock-climbing, kayaking and camping offered on a "Challenge by Choice" basis. Stays run from a minimum of four weeks up to six months.
Services offered
Published as not offered here: detox / withdrawal management.
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Where it is
- Address
- Confidential Address, MACCLESFIELD SA 5153, Australia
- Map
- Approximate only. The shaded area is centred on Macclesfield, SA — it marks the district, not a building.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
What this service has published.
Conditions treatedSubstance use disorder
TherapiesAdventure therapy on a "Challenge by Choice" basis including rock-climbing, kayaking and camping; working farm duties covering livestock care, gardening and equipment maintenance; daily food preparation, chores and fitness; nicotine replacement therapy
Funding acceptedClient contribution, Commonwealth funded
Aftercare formatNot published by this provider
Aboriginal-specific serviceNot published by this provider
Day-to-day arrangements
AccommodationPrivate rooms only
On-site activitiesFarm work, Livestock care, Feeding chooks, Collecting eggs, Growing produce, Mowing lawns, Mending fences, Maintaining adventure equipment, Food preparation, Chores, Daily fitness, Movies and downtime, Counselling, Case management, Nicotine replacement therapy
PetsNot published by this provider
SmokingNot published by this provider
VapingSame as the smoking policy
Nicotine replacementProvided on site
Phone accessNot published by this provider
Internet accessNot published by this provider
Device accessNot published by this provider
TransportNot published by this provider
Length of stay
Tumbelin Farm — primary programMinimum four-week commitment, with stays of up to six months depending on individual need
Program structure
Duration28 to 180 days
Amenities
How are bathrooms arranged?Shared bathroom per wing or house
Accommodation typePrivate room with ensuite
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COST
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Funding this service accepts
Client contribution, Commonwealth funded
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AFTER THE STAY
Support for the return home.
Details of ongoing support are not published here. Ask the service what support is available when your treatment ends.
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- 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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