Melbourne residential rehab for drug and alcohol addiction

Your day in residential rehab is structured but supportive, designed to stabilise your physical health, calm your nervous system, and give you space to start healing. Mornings start with a check-in group and mindfulness, followed by group therapy, educational sessions on addiction and relapse prevention, or one-on-one counselling. Afternoons might include creative or physical therapies like art, gym, or yoga, plus time for journalling and reflection. In the evenings, you’ll wind down with wrap-up groups, meditation, or optional activities like movie night.

Meals are scheduled throughout the day, and medical care (including drug detox support) is provided by nurses and doctors on-site. While the schedule is consistent, we understand recovery isn’t linear. You’ll always be given time and space to rest when needed. This is more than a routine: it’s a rhythm that helps you feel safe enough to do the hard work of recovery in a therapeutic community setting.

You can explore the full daily schedule in our guide to a typical day in residential rehab.

Most of our clients stay in shared rooms designed to feel safe, clean, and respectful, not clinical or crowded. We’ve found that shared spaces support connection and accountability in early recovery, which are core parts of our therapeutic model. That said, private rooms are available in some cases. If you have medical needs, trauma history, or other reasons for needing your own space, we’ll work with you to find the best possible option in our rehabilitation centre in Melbourne.

We ask clients to hand in their phones and digital devices at the start of treatment. This isn’t about punishment. It’s about protection. Unrestricted access to phones can trigger stress, fuel cravings, or interrupt your recovery process. Instead, we help you focus fully on your journey to recovery, without distraction. Phone access may be granted later in the stay based on clinical review, depending on your progress and the type of care you’re receiving. We explain this in more detail in our phones in rehab guide, including when and why access is limited.

Every person’s recovery timeline is different. Most people stay between 28 and 90 days, depending on their needs and goals. Shorter stays may focus on stabilisation and detox, while longer ones allow time to address deeper issues like trauma, relapse patterns, and mental health. Our team will help you decide what length of stay is right for you. If you're weighing up your options now, our rehab duration guide outlines what to expect from different timelines.

You always have the right to leave. This is your recovery, and we’re here to support you, not hold you. But if you’re thinking about leaving early, we’ll gently explore what’s going on with you and help you make an informed choice. Sometimes that means adjusting your care plan. Sometimes it means a supported discharge into an outpatient program or harm-reduction model. Our focus is always on your safety, dignity, and long-term recovery.

No referral is needed. You can contact us directly either for yourself or someone you care about. We’ll talk with you confidentially, assess your needs, and help you understand the available treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. If you’re already linked in with a GP, psychiatrist or case manager, we can work with them to coordinate care, but it’s not a requirement. We try to remove as many barriers as possible so that help is accessible when you need it.

It depends on your funding pathway and what kind of care you need. We offer private rehab options with short admission timelines, as well as funded beds that may involve a waitlist. When you contact us, we’ll explain availability, costs, and funding in detail. If we can’t admit you immediately, we’ll do everything we can to support you with interim care or connect you with other rehabilitation providers in Victoria.

You won’t need much. Just clothes, toiletries, and a few personal items that help you feel comfortable. We recommend packing enough for at least a week, including comfortable daywear, sleepwear, closed shoes, and warm layers. Leave behind anything that could disrupt others’ recovery or violate safety guidelines. Once you’re admitted, you’ll receive a detailed list. And if you forget something, we’ll help you sort it out.