b.well helps people in the community whose drug or alcohol use has a negative effect on their mental health. Last year b.well helped people through more than 2,000 consultations. Jonathan took part in the program. At 21 Jonathan has overcome more challenges than most young men his age. After a childhood [...]
The Buttery’s CORE program is a six-week rehab program for people who are unable to attend a residential program. Like all Buttery programs, it is evidence-based and utilises The Buttery’s’ long experience in treating drug and or alcohol dependency. Already the program ash been conducted in Byron Bay and Lismore. For [...]
From time to time The Buttery’s Sydney Committee organise events in Sydney to inform people of the work of The Buttery. Guests are invited to consider supporting the work of The Buttery financially or practically. The events feature a talk by an interesting speaker on a topic of general interest. Past [...]
In response to a growing need and thanks to the generous support of donors, The Buttery has increased the availability of the Family Program Counsellor, Lily Schmelzle from two to three days per week. Parents and family members whose loved ones are affected by drug and alcohol addiction can feel ashamed, [...]
The Recovery Circle is a special group of generous people who make a regular donation in support of The Buttery. Membership is growing and it is open to anyone willing to give as little as $10 a month. Recovery Circle donors help fund improvements in buildings and amenities for residents of [...]
In response to the increasing number of young people experimenting with and using alcohol and illicit drugs, especially Crystal Meth Amphetamine or “Ice”, a special program was established in the Grafton, Yamba, Bellingen, Nambucca Heads and Maclean areas for young people 12-22 years old. The program is also available in the [...]
“I’ve connected with my body and my feelings,” Cooper 34 After completing The Buttery Private residential wellbeing program Cooper, 34 said he has a new attitude to himself and to life. “This program taught me how to nurture my soul. It gave me access to self-nurture and compassion. By nurturing one’s [...]
Speaking at a Science of Happiness forum, "Dr Tony Fernando from the University of Auckland, pointed to an increasing dependency on activities associated with the brain's excitement-pleasure circuitry for the rising levels of anxiety and depression in teenagers today. Prominent in this cerebral circuitry is social media." Read the article [...]
