Adult Residential Treatment

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Residential alcohol & other drug treatment

Regions

Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

All referrals come from Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) throughout the South Island. Referrers will determine client suitability for our programme.  A comprehensive assessment is then sent to the clinical team at St Marks for processing and if accepted a date of entry is given.

Description

Clients live as a family, sharing all the tasks of running the house including catering, cleaning, gardening and providing their own entertainment. The more senior residents act as role models for the newer residents. Clients must be highly motivated to make positive lifestyle changes and open to Therapeutic Community Concepts of 'My Recovery is Your Recovery'. The four cornerstone model of Te Whare Tapa Wha is incorporated into assisting clients to make lifestyle changes.