Solaris Therapeutic Community Program
Provides a therapeutic community approach for adult males in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) with moderate to severe alcohol and other drug dependence issues.
Operating hours
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
NoDescription
The Solaris Therapeutic Community Program is operated by Karralika Programs and is a voluntary program for adult males in the Alexander Maconochie Centre who identify with having alcohol and other drug dependency issues. Using a Therapeutic Community approach to treatment and ongoing recovery, Solaris aims to provide a safe, secure and supportive learning environment within a correctional setting where participants can explore and establish change within a social and personal context.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral other: Referrals also accepted from Corrective Services
Other useful documentation: Contact the service for more information
Use of drug testing
Drug testing is conducted as part of treatmentTreatment type
Residential treatmentHarm 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 informationDelivery mode
Appointment requiredACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsCultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
LGBTIQA+Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible doorways
Family/children support and access
Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is providedContact with family members and/or carers/children while in program
Phones permitted
Contact the service for more informationSmoking permitted
YesSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedOther smoking cessation support provided
Fees
No feesAdditional program services or support
Aftercare availableAdditional supports available, contact service for more information
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