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This alcohol rehab programme in South Africa continues for eleven months of alcohol rehab (after completion of a specific treatment programme).
During this period the patient and those concerned are provided with:
- Telephonic counselling
- Individual counselling
- Literature
- A support group for recovering alcohol-dependants
The attendance of self-help groups such as the AA and other alcohol rehab groups are also encouraged.
Our alcohol rehab treatment services include the following:
- Telephonic and personal counselling for individuals, families, employers and those concerned
- Information services
- Motivational counselling
- Training courses, seminars and workshops
We also offer internships to psychology- and social work students and are registered as a training institute for other professionals (medical doctors, psychologists)
Community Work (outreach to childrens homes and former disadvantaged communities) is also initiated and facilitated.
The various treatment programmes includes the comprehensive services of the following multi-professional team:
- A part-time psychiatrist, medical practitioner, minister and dietitian;
- Full-time psychologists and social workers
- Full-time nursing staff, available 24 hours a day
Daily communication takes place amongst the members of the professional alcohol rehab team in order to monitor and adjust the progress
and recovery of each patient. The alcohol rehab team is fully equipped to provide the patient and his / her family with medical, therapeutic, emotional and
spiritual support.
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