Adult Residential Program
The Adult Residential Program is a modified Therapeutic Community (TC) and has structures and processes in place to address the underlying reasons for substance use. The live-in program includes educational and therapeutic groups, counselling, case management, creative therapies, cultural liaison and support for First Nations residents, and community engagement to assist in the healing process.
Operating hours
Wait time
Yes, there are typically waiting times however pre-treatment support is available (contact the service for more information)After hours support
YesIntake Phone Number
02 6185 1300Description
The Adult Residential Program, is a modified Therapeutic Community (TC), and has structures and processes in place to address the underlying reasons for substance use, with the use of the community to assist in the healing process of individuals and to support the development of behaviours, attitudes and values of healthy living (Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association 2010).
A range of special services and interventions for broader population groups including those with mental health issues and those utilising pharmacotherapy are also integrated and/or supported to enhance the traditional or generic theoretical framework of Therapeutic Community.
The multidimensional approach to treatment involves therapy, education, values, and skills development. The structured environment has a set of rules and guidelines establishing the basis for residents to achieve the desired goals of personal growth, development and behavior change. The Program offers a unique combination of therapeutic involvements between residents and staff and among residents (especially among senior and junior residents) through various daily interactions whilst living in a caring and challenging community.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral other: Referrals can be received from GPs, DCJ, CYPS, and other AOD and community services.
Medication/Intoxication exclusions
Medication exclusions details: Opioid and Benzodiazepine based medicationsDetails on accessing when intoxicated: Required to complete a withdrawal program prior to admission
Use of drug testing
Drug testing is conducted as part of treatmentTreatment type
AftercareResidential treatment
Harm reduction initiatives
Provides alcohol tobacco or other drug education sessions (e.g., harm reduction strategies, safer injecting information)Provide peer interventions
Treatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationTreatment goal
AbstinenceBehaviour change
Delivery mode
Face to face support availableInitial assessment:
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsAccepts NSW residents
Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
LGBTIQA+Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible doorways
Accessible parking
Access to interpreter services
Family/children support and access
Contact with family members and/or carers/children while in programPhones permitted
NoSmoking permitted
NoSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedFees
Yes fee/s applicable, contact service for more informationAdditional program description
For further information on the Adult Residential Program, please refer to the Karralika website at, www.karralika.org.au or contact the team on (02) 6185 1300 for a confidential discussion.
Additional program services or support
Provides access to vaccinations (other i.e., COVID 19)Aftercare available
Access to mental health screening/assessments/support available
Additional supports available, contact service for more information
Organisation website provides details and more information
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