SERVICES

Our primary focus is to serve our community from end-to-end, as wholesomely and fully as possible. Where we are unable to provide a specific service directly, our partnerships can fulfil those needs. This is especially important for those in our community who require individual and very specific consideration.

RESIDENTIAL

We operate a sober-living residential care program in Bendigo, for those who thrive in a caring, responsible, structured and supervised environment.

COMMUNITY

Our range of community services cover residential and non-residential participants, families and individuals.

Recovering together…

RESIDENTIAL

We recognise that to live well, free from addiction, that this is not just simply a matter of assisting you on a pathway to recover and integrate into community but that this comes with the understanding that it will require change in a number of aspects of an individual’s life.

The Impact Recovery residential program is a structured community living program for individuals struggling with homelessness, alcohol, drug and/or related issues, and their associated mental health issues.

Our program offers a person-centred approach, focusing on overall lifestyle changes, not simply abstinence from alcohol or drug use.

Our program utilises a Therapeutic Community Model, emphasising “community as method.”

This model is based on a self-help approach and the evidence that the community is the primary influencer for promoting positive personal growth. Participants actively engage in the program and provide support to fellow participants within a therapeutic community environment.

Our program caters to men and women aged 18 years or over. Our focus is on providing a strengths based approach with therapeutic interventions and positive peer support to teach and encourage self-responsibility and guide you towards optimal health and wellbeing. The program is tailored to meet your individual needs and goals.

Recovery Program

Living Well Recovery Program

This is a 12+ month residential program. While participants can leave at any point, it is recommended they stay for at least 10 months, as research has proven that their chances of remaining abstinent are higher, the longer they stay in the program. Our philosophy is that each person is different, and we have had participants stay with us longer than 12 months. We adopt the principle that your recovery journey takes as long as it needs to, we are here to support you.

Recovery Program Costs

Our programs are affordable, whether you are paying fee-for-service or receiving Centrelink or other benefits, we can accommodate you. You must have a current Medicare card.

Whatever your financial circumstances, please call us to discuss options on 0400 295 238.

Program Elements

  • Individualised care plans based on needs
  • Supported care and case management
  • Peer-to-peer support groups
  • Facilitated links to community self-help groups
  • Creative expression programs
  • 1:1 counselling provided by professional stakeholders
  • Education groups delivered by our professional community partnerships, covering drug education, positive lifestyle, spiritual awareness, gambling addiction, family/relationships, trauma, finances, preparing for work, general education and volunteer engagement
  • Weekly Group Therapy and practical teaching on issues such as; conflict resolution, anger management, communication skills, identity and self-worth, life skills, vocational counselling, assertiveness training and boundary setting.
  • Work Therapy activities designed to build on skills and increase self-esteem and confidence in learning and applying these new skills
  • Pre-Employment Training & Assistance: Preparing to work, Work Experience, Management and people skills, stress management and time management.
  • Medical/Mental Health/AOD/Domestic Violence services provided by partnered professional health services and community organisations
  • Fitness programs and Sport/Other Recreation opportunities conducted by accredited providers and partner organisations
  • Opportunities for participants to provide feedback about all elements of our services

Program Steps

Each program step you personally take enhances the capacity for change and living a life free from addiction. Each of our steps is a major celebration and we will encourage you every step of the way!

Induction

The initial period is called ‘Induction’. This is the time that allows us to develop the individualised care and support plans, with the goal to connect the individual to the appropriate professional supports.

We personally work with you to establish your Freedom Plan making sure we have captured all the information that is needed to support you well and set you up for the best chance of recovery. Some barriers that may be addressed are language and literacy, legal and financial issues.

Step 1 – “Recovery”

Getting to know you, becoming self aware, understanding your patterns, feelings, thoughts, the elements and science of change, biology and psychology of addiction and the trauma-based causes that can lead to it.

Focused training on drug education, relapse and prevention strategies. Exploring the purpose of your life.

Step 2 – “Healing”

Focused on learning about consequential thinking and learning to control cravings, thought patterns, and ways of relating to others, with a view to restoring healthy relationships with the people you love. Addressing core issues including past trauma, grief, loss and shame.

Step 3 – “Pathways”

Develop your “pathway to participation” plan exploring and engaging with options to successfully re-enter into the larger community by volunteering or making educational or training arrangements with support.

Use your personal influence of change to support others in the Therapeutic Community, by mentoring other participants and continue to outwork your new behaviours and spirit of change to overcome addictive patterns of thought and behaviour.

Step 4 – “Community”

Continue with your pathway plan to achieve your goals, attending certain groups within the program, actively participating in continued accountability with staff.

Step Out

This step is about completing your program and living in a supportive environment, maintaining a clean and sober life, and being a positive influence in the community.

Positive relationships and healthy boundaries are in place.

Bridging Services – Continuing Your Care!

After completing the residential program, individuals can access a wide range of additional supports. Aftercare focuses on relapse prevention and is designed to be there for as long as it’s needed.

  • Individual and family counselling
  • Post-program supports
  • Workplace support
  • Self-help groups
  • Mentoring
  • Stable accommodation and/or social housing
  • Ongoing care and case management
  • Assistance and connection to community supports in your region
  • Referral on to other AOD and/or allied health, parenting and children’s services
  • Education and training for employment

Lives changed!

COMMUNITY

We believe that it takes an entire community to bring about solutions to the problems of homelessness, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and domestic violence.

It is with this spirit of collaborative unity that we work alongside and with other health, education and training, professional and community services to achieve this aim.