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Healthy Families 12 week residential rehabilitation and Children's program

Healthy Families 12 week residential rehabilitation and Children's program

CAAPS AOD 12 Week Residential Program focuses on providing individuals and families with a safe and supportive environment to address substance use issues. The Healthy Families program is made up of a range of education sessions and activities that cover substance use, healthy lifestyles, livelihood, cultural sessions, trauma and healing, and family relationships including parenting. In addition to this, participants of the program have access to onsite counselling, specialist counselling, peer support groups, housing and livelihood support.

Region: 
Darwin / Palmerston
Organisation: 
Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (CAAPS)
Address: 
60 Boulter Road, Berrimah 0828
Phone: 
1800 894 800 (free call NT only), (08) 8922 4852
Hours of Operation: 
8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Service Categories: 
Aboriginal Services
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Family Services
Residential Rehabilitation
Fees: 
The weekly cost for board and food: Children: Ages Cost 3—8 $20 per week or $3 per day 9—13 $25 per week or $4 per day
Meals provided: 
Yes
Disability Access: 
Yes
Eligibility Criteria: 
All clients over 16 years of age will need to provide proof of identity. To be eligible for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Treatment program you will need to be 18 years or over and experiencing issues with alcohol and other drug use. You can attend with a family member, supportive other person and your children. You can complete the online referral form to start the process.
Assessment Procedure: 
If you want to come to CAAPS, you will be asked to attend an assessment appointment. Depending on your personal circumstances you may be asked to attend in person. If you can’t attend in person you can start this process by phone.
Member of Homelessness Response Group?: 
Yes