St Vincent de Paul Society Qld – The Haven
St Vincent de Paul Society Qld – The Haven
Address
Woolloongabba QLD, AustraliaIntake number
0438129282Freecall number
1800 846 643Intake email
aods.brisbane@svdpqld.org.auWebsite
http://qld.vinnies.org.auIntake opening hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pmAbout The Haven
The Haven is a male only, residential service which offers Vinnies offers a structured program designed to help men with their susbtance use goals. The length of the program is based on individual need, with the goal being to help develop practical strategies to live a life free of problematic substance use. The program will also help address issues related to family relationships, work, mental health or health issues.
Programs
On entering the residential service participants will:
- Move into a share house with people in a similar situation
- Take part in group sessions covering addictive behaviour, thoughts and triggers, relapse prevention and making lifestyle changes
- Share responsibility for cooking and cleaning
- Take responsibility for keeping your space tidy, and for your grooming and medication
- Enjoy group social and exercise activities
- Get help to access other services such as individual counselling, alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous and recreation activities
- Learn about goal setting, budgeting, coping strategies and other life skills
- Receive counselling about relationships, grief, addiction or gambling
- Access optional post-residential treatment support
Intake, assessment and referral
Self-referrals only. Initial assessment will be conducted in person or via the phone.
Additional information
Location provided upon successful application. Medication is self-managed.
Family visit is limited, but can be negotiated upon admission.