NEW: The Buttery’s Community Based Rehab Program (CORE)
Introducing The Buttery’s latest rehab program, CORE.
CORE is a short-term mid-intensity rehab program delivered in the local community.
CORE will:
Improve access to treatment as it is delivered close to home
Extend treatment options to people who would have never been able to leave their family commitments or other responsibilities
Offer drug and alcohol rehabilitation under real life conditions and challenges
Be backed by the Buttery’s expertise and experience gained in over 40 years of treating drug and alcohol dependence
Apply the latest evidence-based treatment models
Address life-style issues such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, mental health, and budgeting
Offer opportunities for social and recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment
Help participants break social isolation
Offer aftercare to sustain positive changes
FAQ
Who is it for?
People over 18 years of age who have completed withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs
People who don’t want to join long-term residential program but are strongly committed to deal with their alcohol or drug problems
Single parents or carers, and others with personal circumstances that impede joining a live-in program
People in early recovery who are looking for support to help them to maintain positive changes
People who left a residential program and want intensive aftercare support
What does it offer
A six-week non-residential structured program delivered by professional and experienced staff
A range of group-work modules
Individual counselling and support
Recreation and social activities
Optional support for families
Where?
The Program will be offered in 2018 in three locations across the Northern Rivers area: Byron Bay, Lismore and Tweed Heads – six weeks in each of the locations
When?
The Program in Lismore will start on February 12; the dates for Byron Bay and Tweed Heads will be announced here soon.
What times?
Core program activities will be scheduled between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm; some optional activities may be offered outside of these hours
Do people need to be clean / sober to participate?
The Program is designed for people who are detoxed (currently not drinking / using) and have made a resolve to remain sober / clean at least for the duration of the program. People stable on pharmacotherapies and other prescribed medications may be able to participate
Do people need to go through Riverlands detox first?
No, as long as they are not going through physical withdrawal while on the program
How often will this program be repeated?
The current one-off funding is for one six-week program at each of the locations – there may not be another opportunity to participate
How much does it cost?
Participation is free of charge. There may be a small cost for optional activities
Things to consider if you are interested …
Are you willing to abstain from alcohol and drug use for the duration of the program? It’s an intensive program that will take commitment to see it through
You will need stable accommodation for the duration of the program. If you’re worried about where you are going to stay for the night, it will be hard for you to commit to the program
If you are currently struggling with your mental health, we may need to talk to you and your doctor/mental health worker about whether the program is right for you and what additional supports you may need to participate
Want to find out more?
Tanya Magnay, CORE program coordinator
Funding is provided, through the North Coast Primary Health Network, by the Australian Government Department of Health under the Commonwealth Non Government Organisations Treatment Grant Program