Participants will be supported safely through initial detox, and then to complete the three-week structured program with mandatory attendance in groups from Monday to Friday.
As part of the program you are offered weekly 1 to 1 sessions with one of our experienced clinicians. We strongly encourage family input and offer the option of a family meeting prior to discharge.
Who is the program for?
This program is most suitable for people who have a primary mental health diagnosis with a concurrent addiction or substance dependence. The DDP aims to provide skills for mood stabilisation, emotion and impulse regulation, psychoeducation, and addiction recovery
How will it help me?
Facilitated by highly experienced clinicians, this program aims to help participants understand and address addictive behaviours and manage their concurrent mental health diagnosis in a safe and supportive environment that incorporates individual goals and objectives.
Participants have the opportunity to explore how mental health and addictive behaviours are interrelated and encourages participation in treatment and decision making; inviting family and other close support networks where appropriate. With a diversified therapy lens DDP incorporates therapeutic approaches such as:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Interpersonal Group Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Patients are offered:
- Skill-based groups
- Psychoeducation
- Interpersonal Group Therapy
- Movement and physiotherapy groups
- 1:1 Sessions
- Dietetics
- Peer support
- Individual and family support
- Relapse prevention planning
- Pathway to Day Programs on Discharge
Benefits of the program include:
- Reduce Substance Use
- Increased Treatment Retention
- Improved Quality of Life
- Awareness of Dual Diagnosis
- Emotion Regulation Skills
- Relapse Prevention Plan
- Life Skills for Coping
- Skills to Beat Urges
- Discharge Planning for a Healthy Future
- Safe and Confidential Group Therapy
These groups are facilitated by a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team who work to provide holistic treatment and recovery focused care.
When does the program run?
This four-week inpatient program runs throughout the year.
Please contact us to enquire about the next intake date.
How do I access the program?
Admission to an Inpatient Program requires a referral from a psychiatrist accredited with The Melbourne Clinic.
Your GP can refer you for an initial consultation by addressing a referral to ‘Dear Doctor’, or to one of our accredited psychiatrists.
Your referral should be faxed to Intake on 03 9420 9351.
Please click HERE for our Specialist Directory and referral process.
How much does it cost?
All referrals are subject to a health fund check prior to admission or commencing a program.
We have agreements with Private Health Funds, DVA, WorkCover and TAC however, self-funding is also an option.
Please do not hesitate to call us on 03 9420 9340 if you have any questions or wish to discuss your options in relation to cost.