Project Description
In practice community as a method will look like
- Daily life in the therapeutic community provides learning opportunities through various social roles individual residents assume as positive participants in the community.
- The experiences essential to recovery and personal growth unfold through social interactions.
- Residents provide feedback, and receive feedback from others, as part of a shared commitment and responsibility within the community.
- Members of the community strive to be positive role models of the change process, living and contributing to daily life in the therapeutic community.
- Job functions and procedures maintain the daily operations of the facility, off er learning opportunities for new skill development.
- Community meetings and decision-making involving residents and the staff team are a core tool in the running of the therapeutic community.
Residential Programs
No, the residential programs do not provide detox at any of the Karralika Program facilities. Individuals, couples, and families that come to our residential programs must be alcohol and drug free (other than approved prescribed medications).
Many clients will have had to take part in a detox program provided by another service or if assessed as suitable participate in Karralika’s home withdrawal program before they are admitted into one of our residential programs
Home withdrawal program
Yes, the Karralika home withdrawal program provides withdrawal support by a registered nurse in a client’s home to help prepare them to go into a rehabilitation service.
NSW Child and Youth
No, the NSW Child and Youth AOD program provides community withdrawal support when appropriate by a Registered Nurse.
Residential Programs
Yes, you need to be alcohol and illicit drug free to participate in our residential programs. A period of detoxification is required prior to entry. Residents are supported with their medical issues and prescribed medications by our Primary Health Nurse.
Reversed Driver Education Program
Participants of our drink driver education program (REVERSED) must not be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs when attending the session. Participants will be breathalysed before the course and will be excluded if they have a positive reading.
A comprehensive assessment can be scheduled by calling our Assessment/Intake Officer who will also provide additional information regarding requirements for admission into our programs.
REVersed is an alcohol and drug awareness course for adults who have been charged with a drink or drug driving offence in the ACT (even if you live interstate) and have been;
- Charged with the same offence before, or
- Had a mid to high range blood alcohol content level.
REVersed is a 6-hour course approved by Road Transport Authority in the ACT and you will need to complete this course to keep or regain your license.
REVersed is delivered face-to-face, but we can facilitate online attendance if requested.
Applications for REVersed are available online , contacting the Coordinator on 02 6185 1300 or emailing info@karralika.org.au.
Therapeutic Community
The Karuna Program is of 8 weeks duration and provides adults with the opportunity to experience the benefits of residential rehabilitation before deciding to continue for the remainder of the Adult or Family Therapeutic Community program. Clients can exit at 8 weeks and apply to transfer into our Nexus Halfway House.
The broader TC treatment program may extend through a series of additional phases for up to 12 months. Once residents have completed the full TC program there is opportunity to transfer into our Transition Program or elect to return to their own homes with support from our Outreach worker.
Transition
Transition Program offers a three-to-six-month residential program. It is the ‘linking’ phase between previous treatment in Karralika Therapeutic Community Adult or Family programs and getting back into the community. It is a time of preparation and consolidation of the knowledge and skills learnt and in a supportive environment that offers structure, case management and peer support individuals slowly reintegrate into community and independent living.
Nexus
Nexus Program offers a three-to-six-month residential halfway program for me. Entry to Nexus can be from the wider community and Nexus is the ‘linking’ phase between an individual’s previous treatment and returning into the community. Nexus offers individuals time out from their environment which may have become unmanageable and offers structure and support to consolidation knowledge and skills already gained.
Outreach
The Outreach Program has been developed to help clients exiting Karralika Programs Inc. Karuna, Karralika TC (Therapeutic Community), Family, Transition, and Nexus Programs. It is envisaged that the provision of Outreach services will support clients as they settle into the community from their residential treatment program.
The program scope enables multiple services, program entry points and treatment options. These include the following:
Case Management – 1: 1 session, case/support planning including monitoring and evaluation/referral to relevant agencies/organisations.
Counselling – The counselling approach used at Karralika is flexible to suit a range of clients in their AOD recovery. However, when necessary, referrals to specialist counselling (i.e., DFV counselling) will be arranged.
Phone Support – Accessible daily through the Deakin office between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Individual Support – Either by phone, or personal visit at a location suitable to both the Outreach Worker and the client.
*Note: appointments in locations outside Karralika premises, requires Management approval.
The Assessment and Intake Case Manager can provide information about our programs and if assessed as suitable will schedule a time for the comprehensive assessment. Our Intake Officer will ask a series of questions to understand more about you, your dependence history and which program would best suit you and your circumstances.
They will assess your eligibility for one of our programs and discuss the next steps. If assessed as not suitable for our programs you will be supported to and provided information about more appropriate services or programs that you can contact.
Why not take the first step and call us now on 02 6185 1300
Supports might include being able to spend some time in a quiet place, using tailored print resources including group handouts and worksheets, having additional time to complete homework or individual tasks, accessing additional support from staff and senior peers, additional one to one staff time and instruction, and using voice recorders or voice recognition software for example.
Adults with low to moderate mental health conditions who are, or can be, stable on medication are able to take part in our programs. Karralika Programs Inc. works closely with Mental Health ACT and health professionals to ensure the continued health and safety of our clients while they are taking part in our programs.
Additional costs for personal or other special needs shopping needs to be covered by the residents themselves.
You can find out more about our fees when you contact the Intake Officer on 02 6185 1300
We do provide de-identified data on program occupancy to our funders and to the National Minimum Data Set for broader service planning across the country, but client names are not included.
Our Confidentiality and Privacy Statement* provides further information.
Karralika Programs employees a Registered Nurse and provides clients with access to other clinical and medical support whilst taking part in our programs.
Karralika Programs has a comprehensive education and training program ensuring that staff have appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver high quality services for each client.
Our Complaints and Feedback Statement * provides further information.
- 18 years +
- Singles
- Families
- LBGTQI+
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- CALD (Culturally and Linguistically diverse)
- Comorbidity clients
- Dual Diagnosis clients
- Interstate
NSW Child and Youth Services
- 10 year – 19 Years + Family
- LBGTQI+
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- CALD (Culturally and Linguistically diverse)
- Comorbidity clients
- Dual Diagnosis clients
Therapeutic Community
Regular visitation can be facilitated by request from residents or on scheduled community visitor’s day.
Mail can be sent to PO Box 2230 Tuggeranong ACT 2901
Nexus and Transition
Residents residing in the Nexus and Transition programs may have regular visits with family and friends where appropriate. Residents are required to complete weekly planners that includes when and where family and friends’ visits are planned. Residents cannot have visits with family and friends at the program houses unless this has been approved by the case managers.
Do you need help?
Every journey begins with the first step. We have fully trained staff ready to speak to you about your dependence or about someone you may care for.
Social Media Links