About

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What We Do

ARTM provides detoxification and rehabilitation projects targeting individuals seeking a treatment goal of abstinence, opioid reduction or opioid stabilization and other addictions through two dedicated treatment centers.

We also offer a Needle Syringe/Harm Reduction Program, a Reintegration support department and a Prevention project called Be Cool, which is aimed at teenagers.

The ARTM APPROACH

ARTM follows the Therapeutic Community (TC) Model which works with the four pillars: Treatment, Prevention, Harm Reduction and Policy Advocacy.

This unique approach allows the enhancement of a client’s acknowledgement of their personal problems and their self-development; at the same time as helping to rebuild family bonds and helping clients reintegrate and become healthy members of society.

Our vision & mission

Vision

ARTM aims to be recognised locally and regionally as the leading AOD organisation that promotes and provides the Therapeutic Community (TC) Model of Care of the highest standard.

Mission

Our mission is to foster personal growth within an Alcohol and Other Drugs therapeutic programs, incorporating harm minimisation and co-existing mental health initiatives philosophy.

ARTM believes that the understanding of harmful substance dependence (including alcohol & gambling) and the treatment of people with problems related to harmful substance dependence can be greatly enhanced by involvement and interaction with people who have lived through the experience.

In this way, ARTM supports and adopts a self-help approach, which is based on peer support within the therapeutic community method of treatment.

By providing clients with the necessary skills to help themselves and each other, the “We” principle comes into being for the entire community, a sense of being part of a community is established or re-established.

Our Values and Goals

Values

  • Consumer consultation, valuing their feedback and involvement at all times

  • Client confidentiality

  • Uphold and promote client informed choice and cultural diversity

  • Organisational transparency

  • Quality in service provision using evidence-based practice

Goals

  • To provide the best practice care and support services to promote recovery and reduce drug related harm

  • Invest in workforce development to retain skilled staff

  • Partner with funders and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes, including abstinence, stabilisation and the reduction of harm caused by substance misuse

  • Effective planning in preparation for future ever-changing funding environments;

  • Continuously monitor and evaluate performance against our targets and key performance indicators to ensure we stay true to our mission and report regularly on the effectiveness of our services.

Team

Our team is dedicated to providing the best rehabilitation programs for our clients.  We have a variety of experienced psychologists, social workers, monitors and administrative people who make up our team.  ARTM are happy to have one of our experienced team members contact you if required.

history

We were firstly formed under the name “Ser Oriente” in 1993 providing prevention talks and offering support in social reintegration. In 2000, we changed the name to ARTM and simultaneously changed location in order to respond to the growth resulting from increased demand.

Since its early pioneering days, ARTM provided self-help and peer support which evolved into a traditional Therapeutic Community (TC). Our objective will always be to help drug dependent individuals of the community find healthier lifestyle options.