Helping people rebuild their lives
Who we are
Windana provides alcohol and other drug
treatment services to help those affected
rebuild their lives. Last year we assisted
over 2000 people
Who we help
We help people who have become
disconnected from their family, children,
friends and community because of harmful
alcohol and other drug use
What we believe
We believe that people can rebuild their lives
What we do
We build a trusting relationship with our
clients and offer a range of integrated
services across our programs
Windana provides a variety of
programs, where client learn new
social and practical life skills to equip
them for a successful future in the
community
Over time, clients can achieve real
change and personal growth
Our Services
Windana Youth Community House(WYCH)
WYCH offers a safe, comfortable residential
withdrawal environment for young people aged
12-22. At WYCH we work in conjunction with
other services already involved in the case
management of individuals
DWH delivers a professional and effective
withdrawal program for adults in a supportive
environment.
Group therapy is designed to address issues
pertaining to relapse prevention, health and
nutrition, spirituality, self awareness and anger
management
The Non Residential Withdrawal Service is a
program offering home or clinic based support
for people wanting to safely undertake alcohol
or other drug withdrawal
At the TC residents rehabilitate by exploring
their own life experiences and learning form
the experience and insights of others. In the
education, therapy and work groups which form
the basis of the daily routine everyone has an
opportunity to explore new ways of
experiencing life.
The TC is all about change and growth in a
supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Located on a 40 acre property, residents live in
self-contained houses in a campus style setting
Integration House
Following completion of the residential
rehabilitation(TC) program, the Integration
House offers continuation of support in
establishing sustainable, healthy routines
Care & Recovery Coordination
Assists each client with complex needs through their treatment journey by providing coordinated treatment planning, goal setting, supported referral and ongoing support
Counselling is an opportunity to meet with a professionally trained person who can listen to your concerns and assist you to identify solutions or better manage issues that are causing difficulties in your life
Peer Support is a group that aims to provide members with the chance to discuss the things that affect them as they recover from harmful alcohol or drug use
Family Program
A range of services are offered to Windana clients who are parents, their children and their children's carers. Families and carers are connected to a range of support within the
community
Windana AOD Community Support
In partnership with Sacred Heart Mission, this program provides information, support and access to alcohol and drug treatment services for people who have a history of homelessness
The Windana Health & Healing team offers naturopathy, acupuncture, reiki and remedial massage to Windana clients as well as the general public. Nutritional supplements, herbal remedies and natural hair & skin products are available from our dispensary shop in St Kilda