YSAS Birribi (Eltham, Vic) is a quality accredited organisation that enables young people to build on their strengths and deal with a range of significant issues relating to alcohol and/or drug use, mental health and legal matters.
This includes early intervention programs that assist young people and families to prevent the escalation of any problems.
Birribi provides a structured, experiential environment based on therapeutic community principles for vulnerable young people managing their alcohol and/or other drug issues.
Birribi’s holistic recovery approach comprises individual and group therapy as well as recreational, vocational and educational opportunities to improve social identity. The overall focus is on community living and shared responsibility.
Located in leafy Eltham, Birribi is surrounded by nature – you might even spot a kangaroo!
This peaceful space gives you a chance to reflect on yourself and focus on what you want to get out of your time here.
Staff and other residents will support you to settle into the environment, teach you what is expected of you and encourage your progress through the stages of the program.
You will enjoy being part of a community that helps each other, and guides your to move forward in a way that is right for you.
Reach out to YSAS Birribi by giving us a call at 03 9430 2300
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
YSAS Residential Rehabilitation (rehab) is based in Eltham.
Birribi is a structured, supportive rehabilitative program that gives you an opportunity to manage your drug and/or alcohol issues in a drug free space.
Birribi is a 15 bed therapeutic community that provides support for up to 6 months for young people 16 – 20 years and is a chance to work on your health, wellbeing and substance use.
The program includes individual and group therapy, counselling, primary health and mental health support, regular recreational, educational, training opportunities, and development of important life skills including community living and shared responsibility.
A youth worker will be able to talk with you about what impacts your use, how using drugs affects different parts of your life, and also help you to plan and practice strategies to maintain changes and keep yourself healthy and safe.
YSAS Rehabilitation Services are free, confidential and voluntary.
Referrals can be made by:
- Individual young people or family members
- YSAS Community Programs
- Through community alcohol and other drug services, GPs, primary and mental health service, youth justice and homelessness services.
Things to think about
If you decide to go to rehab you will have some meetings beforehand with staff. You will be asked a lot of questions and they will collect quite a bit of information. This is so that you can be safe and to make sure you are ready to start the program. You will also be able to ask them questions about what to expect and also tell them what you want and need to feel supported.
Before going to rehab you will need to have withdrawn from substances – this may mean attending a withdrawal unit or a home-based withdrawal and then be able to show you haven’t been using drugs for a little while. The best way to do this is a urine drug screen – you will be able to talk to staff about if/when you need to do this and also how to go about it.
Who is this best for?
This program is a good option if:
- Your drug and/or alcohol use has been getting out of control
- You really want to make some changes and be drug free for a longer time
- You are not working or going to school
Maximum Number of Residents: 15
Age Range : 16-20 Years of age
Approximate Payment: % Of Centrelink
Length of Stay: 6 Months +
Types of Treatment: Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling/Smoking
Ysas - Birribi (Eltham, Vic)
CONTACT:
Eltham 3095,
P.O. Box 264
P: 1800 009 121
P: (03) 9430 2300 (Intake-Office Hours)
F: (03) 9430-2301
W: http://www.ysas.org.au/ysas-birribi-residential-rehabilitation
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i went here a long time ago when I was still very young and impressionable, this treatment centre is a safe and supportive environment where I was able to begin my journey towards recovery. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate, and I am grateful for the time I spent there