Long Term Residential - Female

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This program incorporates the bio-psychosocial model, therapeutic community and methadone- to abstinence – residential (MTAR) program with a relapse prevention follow up explicitly designed for women.

ARTM follows the Therapeutic Community approach, where the community itself, through self-help and mutual support, is the principal channel in promoting personal change.

The community works together with our staff to overcome the problem of substance dependence and promote personal change.

Our clients (referred to as residents) and staff participate in the management and day to day operation of the community, providing a consistent and safe environment.

Residents are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and develop their awareness of the effect their behaviour has on themselves and on the community around them.

Our large treatment centre offers the residential therapeutic program free of charge for locals. It can have up to twenty women working towards a life free from addiction.

When a new client is admitted to our facilities, she will undertake a short-term program of detoxification which consists of a 15 to 30 day period with relapse prevention follow up, and:

  • One week withdrawing

  • Intensive Individual meetings Intensive Relapse Prevention,

  • Anger Management & family counselling

  • Counselling Medical/Nursing supports

  • Education and Career guidance support

  • Pro-social Activities

Once this first phase is complete, the client will then move on to our regular residential treatment program. Activities include:

  • Open Group Therapy;

  • Workshops such as Relapse Prevention, Anger Management & Mindfulness;

  • Community structure and work;

  • Counselling;

  • Medical/Nursing supports;

  • Education and Career guidance support;

  • Pro-social activities.

All of our programs include:

  • Individual, group, and family meetings;

  • Educational activities;

  • Recreational and social activities;

  • Therapeutic activities;

  • Vocational counselling services;

  • Structured physical activities.

On completion of the 12-month program, we offer the option of a Follow Up Service by the After Care Department. Designed specifically for women, our range of support services and strategies can enhance the knowledge, skills, resources, and offers supports for individuals, families, plus communities.