Support that adapts to your everyday life

Drug and alcohol outpatient rehab

You don’t have to put your life on hold to begin recovery. Our outpatient rehab offers real support for people balancing healing with family, work, and daily life.

Take a self-assessment or speak to someone now, with no pressure to commit.

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No overnight stay required — live at home while healing

Designed for real life: flexible hours, multiple formats

Ideal for early-stage, post-rehab, or returning clients

Delivered by therapists and mentors in long-term recovery

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Practical help, without leaving home

Addiction rehab at home, tailored to your routine

Outpatient rehab gives you access to expert support while you stay grounded in your real life. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to care, we’ll work with you to build something sustainable.

This program is especially helpful if you can’t attend residential treatment or need help staying on track after leaving one. It’s flexible, non-residential, and grounded in real-world routines.

  • Outpatient care includes counselling, group support, and education.
  • Sessions can be in-person, digital, or blended to fit your needs.
  • We’ll help you rebuild stability while keeping life moving forward.
What's included in outpatient rehab

Structured support for AOD rehab in the home of our clients

Outpatient rehab offers real therapeutic structure without needing you to live on-site. You’ll receive coordinated care built around your schedule, goals, and support system.

Features and benefits

  • Weekly sessions in individual and group formats
  • Education about addiction, triggers, and relapse prevention
  • Personalised strategies for behaviour change and mental health
  • Optional digital check-ins through Hader at Home
  • Ongoing support for partners, parents, and loved ones
  • Honest, practical guidance from people who’ve lived it
Understanding the road to recovery

What to know about non-residential rehab

Outpatient rehab meets people in the reality of their lives. Research shows many people need two to five attempts at long-term sobriety. Each attempt is a chance to build insight, strength, and new strategies. For those not ready or able to enter residential treatment, this form of care offers structure, support, and safety without stepping away from daily life.

Relapse is part of many recovery stories

Relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you need something different. Many of us have returned to old habits before we found something that truly worked. That’s why outpatient rehab exists. It’s not a step backwards, but a step toward something more sustainable. It helps you re-enter your recovery with more support and self-understanding than before.

  • You can return to treatment without restarting from zero.
  • The program is designed to meet you wherever you're at.
  • Every attempt helps shape a recovery that fits your real life.

Who outpatient rehab is designed to support

Outpatient care is not just a fallback; it’s a powerful starting point or ongoing support option. It suits people who are newly sober, those in long-term recovery, or anyone needing structure after a relapse. What matters most is your willingness to engage with the process in a way that feels manageable and real.

  • Ideal for people with work, family, or other life commitments.
  • Helpful for those stepping down from inpatient or detox.
  • Suitable for anyone seeking flexible, meaningful recovery support.

What you can expect from the outpatient program

Outpatient rehab provides the same quality of care you’d expect from inpatient treatment, with a structure that fits around daily life. The program is grounded in evidence-based approaches and guided by people who’ve walked this path themselves. It’s practical, responsive, and designed to create lasting change.

  • One-on-one counselling tailored to your recovery goals.
  • Group therapy and education focused on resilience and relapse prevention.
  • Ongoing support from professionals who truly understand addiction.

Why staying connected to your life matters

Working on recovery while staying in your everyday life helps you apply new insights right away. You don’t have to press pause. Instead, you build strength right where you are. This approach helps you learn what works, adjust what doesn’t, and grow through your actual experiences, not just in theory.

  • You remain engaged with work, school, or family life.
  • You can test and refine your coping strategies in real time.
  • You build independence and confidence within your existing environment.

How outpatient rehab fits into the full recovery journey

Outpatient support often plays a critical role at many points along the recovery path. For some, it’s a first step. For others, it’s a bridge between inpatient treatment and independent sobriety. It’s also an essential resource for those needing to re-engage after setbacks without shame, without starting over.

  • Supports step-down care after residential programs or detox.
  • Offers continuity during transitions or times of risk.
  • Provides structure, community, and support for the long haul.
CONFIDENTIAL SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

Worried about your drinking or drug use?

This short, confidential quiz takes less than two minutes and can help you make sense of what’s going on. Choose the category that feels most relevant to you — whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or a mix of concerns — and we’ll guide you through a few simple yes/no questions.

At the end, we’ll let you know if your answers suggest it might be time to consider rehab, and share safe, confidential options for getting started.

Take the quiz now
Programs that support your journey

The outpatient rehab programs that round out your care

Recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone. That’s why our outpatient offering includes a range of supportive programs, each designed to strengthen your progress in a different way.

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Family Program

Education, group support, and counselling to help families understand addiction and support their loved one’s recovery.

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Hader at Home

A fully digital recovery program with daily check-ins, online therapy, and self-guided workbooks for post-rehab care.

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Intensive outpatient program

Structured addiction support with therapy, group sessions, and relapse prevention, designed to fit around daily life.

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Counselling

Trauma-informed therapy, addiction counselling, and family support available in person or via secure online sessions.

How we support your next step

How to get into outpatient rehab for your addiction

step 1

Speak with someone who understands

Our intake team is here to listen, not judge. They’ll guide you through your options, answer questions, and help you feel ready to begin.

step 2

Choose a plan that fits your life

Outpatient care is designed to work around you. Together, we’ll tailor a plan that respects your schedule, responsibilities, and goals.

step 3

Start where you are and grow from there

Whether you’re stabilising, rebuilding, or holding ground, we’ll support you at your pace. There’s no pressure, just steady guidance.

We’re here whenever you’re ready – book a call or speak to someone now.

We don’t do one-size-fits-all

What makes our outpatient care different

Our outpatient program isn’t just a checklist of appointments. It’s a living, breathing system of support designed for real people navigating real life. We’re not interested in quick fixes. We’re here to walk with you over the long haul, with care that evolves alongside you. Our team brings deep expertise and compassion because many of us have been there too. That’s what makes the difference.

We personalise every step of your care

No two recovery journeys are the same, your plan shouldn't be either.

We bring lived experience into clinical care

Our staff combine professional training with personal insight.

We work with your life, not against it

Programs are designed to support, not disrupt, your daily routine.

We stay with you for the long term

Support doesn't stop at discharge. We'll help you plan for what's next.

We meet the highest care standards

We’re independently accredited

We are fully accredited under the NSQHS standards, governed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC). Our commitment to safety, quality, and evidence-based care is part of every program we deliver.

Explore our full rehab service offering

Programs to meet you wherever you are

Our services are designed to support people at different stages of recovery, from crisis detox to ongoing outpatient care.

Outpatient rehab

Therapeutic support and structured care without stepping away from daily life.

Short-term rehab

A focused 28-day inpatient program for intensive early-stage recovery.

Relapse prevention

Tools, strategies, and ongoing support to help you maintain long-term recovery.

Emergency rehab

Fast-tracked assessment and entry for people needing urgent support.

Real stories. Real strength.

Client stories and testimonials

Every story we share is a reminder that recovery is possible, and worth it. Hear from people who’ve walked the road and found their way forward.

Ali Ademi

After years of trauma, addiction, and loss, Ali found the strength to rebuild his life through the support of a compassionate team, a sense of community, and a commitment to long-term healing.

Minh

After 32 years of addiction, Minh Pham found hope, healing, and a new path at The Hader Clinic. His journey is a testament to the power of community, compassion, and courage.

Peter El-Khouri

After multiple relapses, Peter found long-term recovery with Hader. Read how therapy, community and clinical care helped him reclaim his life.

Spaces that support healing

Our locations and facilities

From quiet therapy rooms to calming green spaces, every Hader location is designed with dignity, comfort, and care in mind.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Transitional Housing program

Essendon
150-152 Cooper St, Essendon VIC 3040

Hospital Rehabilitation Centre for 28-Day Withdrawal & Detox Program

Geelong
6-8 Townsend Road,St Albans Park VIC 3219

84%

Completed the full recommended duration of their outpatient program.

92%

Reported improved mental health during or after treatment.

89%

Reported reduced or ceased drug and alcohol use during the program.

93%

Said the program helped them manage daily life more effectively.

What the numbers show

Our outpatient rehab outcomes

The Hader Clinic’s outpatient programs support meaningful, measurable change. Our clients report strong improvements in quality of life, daily functioning, and long-term well-being, even when facing complex challenges.

Talk to someone who understands

Even if you’re not sure what you need, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to listen, support, and guide you.

Take a free online assessment

Take a quick, private quiz to see if rehab could help and explore safe support options.

Book a free chat

 Schedule a confidential call with a specialist at a time that suits you.

Call us now

 Speak to someone immediately for guidance and support.

Know what to expect

Understanding the cost of outpatient rehab

We’ll walk you through your options and help you understand what’s covered, what’s not, and what’s possible based on your personal situation.

Out-of-pocket costs

The cost of your care depends on your coverage, excess, and program length. We’ll always give a full breakdown before you commit.

Explore funding options

Funding options and support

We accept a range of private health funds and also offer payment plans. Our team can help you explore every available path.

Learn more about rehab costs
Meet the people who walk beside you

Our team of experienced professionals

Our staff bring compassion, insight, and clinical excellence. Many have lived experience with addiction and recovery, and all are here to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.

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Learn more about our story

Who we are and why we do this work

We’ve supported recovery in Australia for decades, through changing policies, needs, and landscapes. We believe in people, and we build programs around that belief.

You’re not alone in this

Support for you or someone you love

Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or worried about someone else, we offer clarity, tools, and pathways forward.

Support for yourself

It’s okay to ask for help. We’re here to listen and offer practical next steps, grounded in care and respect.

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Support for a loved one

When someone you love is struggling, it’s hard to know what to do. We can guide you in taking thoughtful, effective steps forward.

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Ready to take the next step?

Your recovery journey starts with one choice

You don’t have to be ready for everything. Just be ready to begin. We’ll walk with you from there. No judgment, just support.

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Questions people often ask

Outpatient rehab FAQs

What happens in transitional housing?

For patients who have completed our residential rehabilitation programs, our transitional housing program offers a safe and comfortable space for them to transition into the world outside. This outpatient rehabilitation program is about reintroducing the normalcy of life, and allowing patients to reenter life at their own pace.

At our transition houses, residents will:

  • Enjoy a safe, substance-free setting with urine drug screening and alcohol breath tests
  • Learn coexistence with peers in a cooperative environment
  • Find their own sense of personal accountability and ownership over recovery
  • Benefit from counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, and group therapy
  • Focus on life skill development

Residents will also be encouraged to find activities outside of the outpatient drug rehab program, including recreation, volunteering, training, and part-time work. Throughout this process, you will be continually supported by our friendly team of expert staff.

What happens in intensive outpatient programs?

The Hader Clinic’s outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs continue the treatment patients received within our facilities. With the help of our outpatient drug detox programs, patients can maintain their sobriety while acclimating to the outside world.

Programs involved in our intensive outpatient program include:

  • Daily check-ins with our clinics
  • Individual counselling
  • Peer support and group therapy
  • Cognitive behaviour therapy
  • Urine drug screening

What happens after the outpatient drug rehabilitation program?

The road to recovery is far from over. Addiction is a lifelong battle that can affect a person for years and decades. Treatment never really ends, just as an addict is never fully 'recovered' from their addiction.

After completing inpatient programs at The Hader Clinic, patients can continue to revisit our outpatient relapse prevention programs as long as they need to.

Do I need to complete inpatient rehab first?

Not always. Our outpatient rehab program is open to people with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. While many clients transition into outpatient care after completing a residential stay or detox program, that’s not a requirement.

What matters most is whether outpatient rehab is appropriate for your current stage of recovery. During your initial intake, we’ll explore your goals, past treatment (if any), mental health needs, and overall stability. If you would benefit from a higher level of care before beginning non-residential treatment, we’ll discuss that with you, including options like our short-term rehab, emergency rehab admission, or inpatient programs.

We’re here to offer honest guidance, not pressure. Whether outpatient is your first step or your next one, the program will be tailored to fit your story, not someone else’s.

Is outpatient rehab suitable for someone who has relapsed?

Yes. Outpatient care can be especially valuable after a relapse. We understand how difficult it can be to return to recovery after a setback. You may feel ashamed, frustrated, or discouraged. But relapse is not failure. It’s a call for more support, not less.

Our outpatient program is designed to meet people where they are, including those who have:

  • Completed rehab in the past but lost connection to ongoing support
  • Recently relapsed and want to stabilise while staying engaged in life
  • Started recovery on their own and now want structured, non-residential care

We focus on building accountability, rebuilding confidence, and addressing the root causes of relapse, all while helping you stay connected to work, family, and community. There’s no wrong time to return. What matters is that you’re here now.