The Buttery is a not-for-profit, charitable rehab organisation located near Bangalow in Northern NSW, Australia. As a rehab, The Buttery specialises in the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse, problem gambling and mental health issues. It is guided by the philosophy
– Addiction is not a consequence of choice: rehabilitation is.
As well as residential programs, it also operates community outreach programs throughout the NSW Northern Rivers Region.
BUTTERY REHAB
Do you or someone you love have a problem with drugs, alcohol or gambling?
The Buttery Therapeutic Community provides treatment for people affected by drug and/or alcohol issues.
The Buttery Therapeutic Community which includes The Buttery’s Maintenance to Abstinence Program (MTA) treats people, in most cases, at no direct cost to themselves.
Phone: 02 6687 1111 (enquiries 8.30- 5)
02 6687 2399 (Fridays only 9-1 and 2-4 for interviews)
THE BUTTERY PRIVATE
The Buttery Private wellbeing program is a residential program for people experiencing non-acute mental health issues who may have signs of depression, anxiety symptoms, high levels of workplace stress and for those concerned about alcohol misuse and drug misuse.
The Buttery Private is a user-pays program. As a social enterprise, surplus funds are applied to The Buttery’s charitable works.
Phone 1300 851 695
BUTTERY PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY
As well as two residential programs, The Buttery has seven free community outreach services for people in the NSW Northern Rivers Region:
INTRA: for adults and teenagers with drug and alcohol problems.
The Northern Rivers Gambling Counselling Service: for problem gamblers.
b.well: for people with co-existing substance abuse and mental health issues.
A free Family Counselling Service for the family members of people in contact with The Buttery’s programs.
CORE: a non-residential drug and alcohol rehab program. It operates during school hours on weekdays. The program is offered on rotation in Byron Bay, Lismore and Tweed Heads.
The Youth Alcohol & Other Drugs Program is available in Grafton/Maclean, Bellingen/Nambucca, Tweed Heads and Lismore/Casino for young people 12-24 years old.
Partners in Recovery: for people who may have long-term mental health issues (conducted in partnership with Mission Australia).
To make a general enquiry: Phone 02 6687 1111
What people are saying about The Buttery
“I was really cared for in the program. The magic of The Buttery is hard to put into words,” Eliza who completed the MTA program.
“Now my life is much better than I thought it could be,” Gary a client of The Northern Rivers Gambling Counselling Service.
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide seek immediate help.
In Australia contact:
Lifeline 13 11 14 or
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 (if you are under 18 years old)
