Long-term rehab in Geelong and Melbourne you can trust

Yes. We’ve seen many people need extra time, and we’ll work with you to make that possible. If you’re not ready to leave after 90 days, we won’t push you out the door. We’ll reassess together and adjust your care to reflect what’s happening for you, not just what’s on paper.

In some cases, that means continuing with long-term residential rehab. In others, it might look like stepping down into something like transitional housing or an outpatient rehab program while still receiving structured support. We’ll talk it through.

This isn’t a conveyor belt. Some people stay longer because they need to stabilise, or because they’re not quite ready to face the next chapter. That’s not a failure, it’s just part of the process. We’ll walk with you until you’re ready, not until the clock runs out.

Relapse happens, and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. If it happens during treatment, we don’t discharge you for it. We’ll sit down with you, assess what’s going on, and support you through it. The goal is safety, honesty, and progress, not punishment.

Sometimes that means returning to detox briefly. Sometimes it means staying right where you are and doing some deeper work. We approach relapse like any other clinical event: seriously, compassionately, and without judgment.

Because we know it’s common, we integrate relapse prevention into everything we do here. That includes individual support, group work, and access to our dedicated relapse prevention service, which many people engage with both during and after residential care.

Most importantly, we understand how hard this is, and we’ll keep showing up for you, even when you stumble. That’s what long-term support means.

Not everyone needs detox first. But if you're physically dependent on alcohol or other drugs, it's usually the safest first step. We'll assess your needs before admission and talk through the best plan together.

Many clients begin their recovery in our alcohol detox or drug detox programs, where they can stabilise under medical supervision. Once it's safe, they continue directly into long-term residential care.

Our goal is to set you up for success. That means making sure your body is ready for the psychological and emotional work of recovery.

Yes. Staying connected to loved ones can be a powerful part of healing. We encourage healthy family contact during your stay, with guidance to ensure it supports your recovery. You’ll have scheduled opportunities for calls and visits, and we’ll help you navigate boundaries if relationships are complex.

We also offer a family support program to help your loved ones understand addiction, set their own boundaries, and walk alongside you in a healthier way.

In most cases, no — and that’s intentional. Long-term rehab is a chance to step away from outside pressures and focus fully on recovery. We want you to use this time to reflect, rebuild, and stabilise without juggling work or study commitments.

That said, we know purpose matters. As you progress, you’ll be supported to develop new goals and explore structured activities that prepare you for life after treatment. That might include vocational guidance, life skills training, or education planning as part of your aftercare.

Yes. Many of the people we work with are also navigating practical challenges like unstable housing, legal stress, or Centrelink difficulties. We’ll help you get the right supports in place while you’re here, and we can coordinate with external services if needed.

Our team can assist with forms, documentation, and referrals, and we’ll make sure your recovery plan includes space to address those real-world pressures. We can also help you explore financial assistance options if funding your treatment feels overwhelming.