Family Program

Provides residential rehabilitation within a therapeutic community setting for single or dual parents, with accompanying children up to the age of 12 years, who are wanting to address the underlying reasons for substance use, strengthen family relationships and improve parenting skills. Program involves educational and therapeutic groups, case management, counselling, creative therapies and activities, access to primary health nurse, NRT, cultural activities and outings for First Nations clients, and whole of community activities.

Operating hours

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Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wait time

Yes, there are typically waiting times however pre-treatment support is available (contact the service for more information)

After hours support

Yes

Intake Phone Number

(02) 6185 1300

Description

The Karralika Family Program provides a safe and supportive residential environment for single and dual parents and their children (up to 12 years old), to focus on recovery from alcohol and other drug use, strengthening family relationships and improving parenting skills.

The Family Program offers support for the families, providing the opportunity for young children to reside with their parents while they are participating in the program. During the day, parent/s will participate in all facets of the Karralika Therapeutic Community while the children participate in early childhood development programs either through full-time day care, and/or school and after-school care and holiday programs. During evenings and weekends families spend time together to develop and strengthen positive parent/child/family relationships.

Target group

Families and friends

Age range eligibility

Under 18
18-25 year old
26 +
A program for single and dual parents and their children (up to 12 years old)

Documentation

No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)

Use of drug testing

Drug testing is conducted as part of treatment

Treatment type

Aftercare
Residential treatment

Harm reduction initiatives

Provides alcohol tobacco or other drug education sessions (e.g., harm reduction strategies, safer injecting information)
Provide Naloxone and/or overdose prevention education
Provide peer interventions

Treatment duration

The program duration is variable, contact the service for more information

Treatment goal

Abstinence
Behaviour change

ACT and NSW residents

Accepts ACT residents
Accepts NSW residents

Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities

LGBTIQA+
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Disability access

Accessible toilets
Accessible doorways
Accessible parking
Contact the service for accessibility details

Family/children support and access

Contact with family members and/or carers/children while in program

Phones permitted

No

Smoking permitted

No

Smoking cessation support available

NRT provided

Fees

Yes fee/s applicable, contact service for more information

Additional program description

For further information on the Family 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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Are you in crisis?

In an Emergency call 000. Additional crisis supports are available.

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Hotline

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline

1800 250 015

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Are you from interstate?

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline automatically directs you to the Alcohol and Drug Information Service in your State or Territory

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