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Odyssey House NSW free Community Services provide treatment, counselling, education, and aftercare support to those who have been affected by alcohol and other drugs. Our experienced team offers free individual and group counselling, support, information and education. Our Community Services have programs specialising in Alcohol and Other Drugs Recovery; Mental Health Support; Parent Support Groups; and Family Support Groups.
MERIT is for eligible defendants who appear at participating Local Courts. The program targets defendants with a demonstrable drug problem who are eligible and suitable for release on bail and who are motivated to engage in treatment. The program focuses on treating their drug problem in isolation from legal matters prior to any pleas being made with the adjournment of court matters until the completion of the program. We are responsible for provision of the MERIT Program at Waverley Court, NSW.
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As a resident moves through the program privileges will be earned and negotiated.
Residents are encouraged to move into the Residential Program once detox has been completed.
Treatments offered for Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) clients will vary according to what is appropriate for the particular participant and may include:- Detoxification, Methadone and other pharmacotherapies, Residential rehabilitation, Individual and group counselling, Case management and numerous forms of welfare support and assistance.
A visits by loved ones is an essential part of the support system. Visits can occur only between 1-5pm on Sundays in line with the resident's privileges. All visitors must be registered prior to attending. Unexpected visitors are not allowed on the premises.
Detox lasts for 7-10 days and includes a social and medical assessment and an individually tailored withdrawal regime as well as supportive individual and group counselling. Participants are taught relaxation techniques and receive educational information on relapse prevention.
The treatment course is long and highly structured. Each resident spends an average of 6 weeks to 12 months in intensive residential and a minimum of 4 months in a structure re-entry program.
Odyssey House McGrath Foundation will make every effort to meet dietary requirements of residents, within reason.
Treatment is 80% of a resident's Centrelink benefit. As Centrelink benefits increase, so do our fees. Any client who does not receive a Centrelink benefit should discuss treatment costs with the Admissions and Intake Centre. Payment for detox - $250 admissions fee, current Medicare card, no other charges Payment for Residential Program - $250, current Medicare card, health care card.
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