GLEN IRIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
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When you arrive at Glen Iris withdrawal you will notice lots of trees, a park up the road, and possibly even a resident cat!
Inside the house is cosy, but there is plenty of room for you to relax, whether you want to sit out the back in the courtyard or hang out in the lounge and watch a movie.
The staff will help you take care of yourself while you are staying here. That means that along with working on your drug use goals you will get the opportunity to; practice having a routine, get a good nights’ sleep, learn how to cook some simple and tasty food, go to the gym or the pool, try some different hobbies or even creatively express yourself while in a safe and supportive environment.
Reach out to YSAS Glen Iris by giving us a call at 03 9889 4255
RESIDENTIAL WITHDRAWAL UNIT
Residential withdrawal programs run out of Geelong, Glen Iris, and Fitzroy.
If you are between 12 – 21 years YSAS Residential Withdrawal Services give you an opportunity to withdraw from drugs and/or alcohol and have a break in a drug free space.
Each unit is staffed 24 hours a day by youth drug and alcohol workers and has primary health support staff. Medical care is provided by YSAS doctors and nurses.
Glen Iris Withdrawal Service (or detox) is a 5 bed unit that provides intensive support for up to 14 days and is a chance to have time away from your ‘normal/daily’ life and drug use in a drug free space.
We will support your physical, psychological and emotional needs during your stay to improve your health and wellbeing. You will also get a chance to learn relapse prevention, harm reduction strategies and work out your own goals.
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.
Visits from family and friends can often be arranged – there may be different rules at different units.
There are regular activities, including:
- Art, music
- Gym, swimming
- Acupuncture, massage, relaxation
- Outings
YSAS Residential Withdrawal Services are free, confidential and voluntary.
Referrals can be made by:
- 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
Intensive support means that there are always youth workers in the unit to help. Also, because you are ‘living’ in the unit for your stay you can’t actually come and go without supervision by staff or others as arranged. However, outings and activities (including some outside the unit) will keep you busy!
On the day you arrive you will settle into the unit and you will see a doctor or medical staff who will complete a really detailed health assessment. This information helps us to keep you safe and look after you as well as we can.
Who is this best for?
This program is a good option if you:
- Feel your drug and/or alcohol use is really out of control
- Feed other areas of life are in crisis (family, housing, physical and emotional health)
- Don’t have any other safe drug-free places or much support you can really on to help you try to have a break from using drugs
- Have tried to cut down or stop using at home or in the community but it has been hard