Drug and alcohol addiction

When you come to our hospital for inpatient alcohol and drug addiction program, we will help you understand and manage the physical, emotional and social aspects of your condition.

Staying at our hospital as an inpatient gives you the opportunity to better understand your condition, detox and re-establish a healthy lifestyle away from distractions and triggers.

What to expect?

Inpatient drug and alcohol addiction programs include a 21-day or 28-day stay at our hospital.

You can access a mix of individual and group-based therapies.

Referrals and costs

A GP can provide you a referral to access our drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs.

Most private health insurers cover the costs of our programs and excess or co-payment may be payable depending on your level of cover.

Care is also available through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Work Cover. Self-funded patients are welcome.

Interested in our drug and alcohol addiction inpatient program?

To make an enquiry please fill in the form below.

Our day programs provide continuing support you need to reduce your risk of relapse.

Our programs are based on cognitive behaviour therapy, to help equip you with the skills you need to beat your addiction. Therapies also include mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

What to expect?

We offer a range of day group programs to suit your needs – whether it is ongoing support immediately after discharge from hospital or for ongoing support.

Our offerings include day programs after discharge and relapse prevention which are offered either ongoing or as a part of a 12 week program.

You may also be able to access a support group which meets once a week, on an ongoing basis.

Referrals and costs

You do not need a referral to access our day drug and alcohol group programs.

Our program costs are covered by most private health insurers, however you may have an excess and/or co-payment depending on your level of cover.

We can provide care through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Work Cover. We also welcome self-funded patients.

Interested in our drug and alcohol day group program?

To make an enquiry please fill in the form below.

You can choose to see one of our psychiatrists who specialises in helping people with drug and alcohol addiction. You can see a psychiatrist for individual appointments, in combination with a day program or as an inpatient.

What to expect?

Our psychiatrists will keep you informed about your rights regarding confidentiality, speak with you about your wellbeing, and work with you to develop a plan towards recovery. This plan can involve therapy and/or medication.

Single or ongoing appointments with your private psychiatrist are available.

Referrals and costs

A referral from a general practitioner is needed to see a private psychiatrist.

There is often a one-off fee for your first appointment with a private psychiatrist. We recommend you call your psychiatrist's rooms to check this cost before your appointment.

If your psychiatrist recommends you enrol in one of our anxiety treatment programs, the costs of these programs are covered by most private health insurers. Any excess and/or co-payment depends on your level of cover.

Interested in an appointment with a private psychiatrist?

To make an enquiry please fill in the form below or find a psychiatrist.