Alcohol and Other Drug AND Mental Health Services Directory

Banyan House (Forster Foundation
For Drug Rehabilitation)
residential/rehabilitation, counselling/psychology
Local Government Area:
Address:
Darwin
16 Beaton Road
Berrimah NT 0828
Postal: PO Box 312
Berrimah NT 0828
Telephone: (08) 8942 7400
Email:
admin@banyanhouse.org.au
Website:
www.banyanhouse.org.au
Eligibility:
Anyone 18 years and over experiencing drug and
alcohol problems. An assessment interview will
be conducted with the person to ascertain their
suitability for the program.
Fees:
Fees would be determined on assessment.
Hours:
Seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Services Provided
Banyan House is a medium to long-term alcohol and other drug rehabilitation
program, based on a therapeutic community model. It aims to holistically promote
change and personal growth within a person and makes it possible for individuals
to live a drug-free life. The length of the program varies but three months is the
minimum time Banyan House would accept a client. It can take 12 months to
complete the three phases of the program. During their stay, a participant can
expect to undergo a structured regime of group therapy sessions, daily work
groups, sporting activities, relapse prevention groups and communications and
life skills training.
Banyan House also provides a number of withdrawal beds where people can
safely undertake a medicated withdrawal. The participant will need to undergo an
assessment with Banyan House’s local withdrawal team before entering Banyan
House for withdrawal.
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