Helderberg CARES (Community Awareness Rehabilitation and Education Services)
About:
• A drop-in centre providing services to reduce the health and social consequences of harmful alcohol and drug use.
• Here we provide empirically based and research supported information, education and training.
• Case work and Case Management
• Risk assessment and immediate needs analysis
• Access to primary hea
lth care (PHC)
• Access to Families Services
• Intensive out-patient Alcohol and Drug treatment programme (The Matrix Model ®)
Treatment format:
The Matrix program is an outpatient treatment program where patients attend group and individual treatment sessions 3 times per week for 16 weeks. Treatment consists of:
Individual / conjoint sessions
Early recovery skills group sessions
Relapse prevention group sessions
Urine analysis:
Regular weekly random urine drug testing is a critical tool as part of outpatient treatment. Urine testing helps the therapist and patient keep the patient's behaviour in line with the recovery process. Family involvement in education sessions:
Family involvement is associated with better treatment compliance and outcome. Family members have clearer understanding of the roadmap for recovery. Thus understanding what to expect and anticipate. Patients and family members understand their respective goals and roles in recovery. Family members and patients get support in the recovery process. Education and understanding helps in addressing stigma and acceptance
Group Times:
Monday 09:00-12:00
Wednesday 18:00-20:00
Friday 09:00-12:00
