Lilyfield, NSW
OSTAR
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TREATMENT SERVICE
WHOS New Beginnings
THE SERVICE
About WHOS New Beginnings
WHOS New Beginnings is a drug-free residential therapeutic community for women in the Broughton Hall grounds at Lilyfield, inner Sydney, funded by NSW Health with Commonwealth support. It takes women aged 18 and over with alcohol and other drug dependence and usually runs four to six months. The program uses acceptance and commitment therapy and trauma-informed care, with parenting courses, in-house family support workers and FaCS liaison. Staff are all female. Aftercare supports reintegration.
Services offered
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Where it is
- Address
- Glover Street, Broughton Hall grounds (street number not published), Lilyfield, Sydney, NSW, 2040
- Map
- Approximate only. The shaded area is centred on Lilyfield, NSW — it marks the district, not a building.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
What this service has published.
Conditions treatedCo existing mental health, Substance dependence, Trauma
Funding acceptedClient contribution from centrelink, Commonwealth funded, State funded
Aftercare formatNot published by this provider
Aboriginal-specific serviceOpen to all
Day-to-day arrangements
AccommodationNot published by this provider
On-site activitiesAddiction education, Drug overdose education, Relapse prevention, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Trauma informed care, Parenting courses, Social and communication skills, Assertiveness skills, Self esteem building, Community unity and peer feedback sessions, Harm minimisation education, HIV and Hep c education, Cpr training, Sexual health, Womens health support and education, Relationship skills, Conflict resolution, Skills based education, Stress management, Exercise, Body movement for women, Community social gatherings, Shared job functions
PetsNot published by this provider
SmokingNot published by this provider
VapingSame as the smoking policy
Nicotine replacementNot published by this provider
Phone accessNot published by this provider
Internet accessNot published by this provider
Device accessNot available
TransportNot published by this provider
Length of stay
WHOS New Beginnings — primary program4-6 months
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COST
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Funding this service accepts
Client contribution from centrelink, Commonwealth funded, State funded
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AFTER THE STAY
Support for the return home.
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PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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