Adult Residential Withdrawal Service

Program Overview

The Windana Drug Withdrawal House is a 15-bed residential facility located in St Kilda.

The Windana adult withdrawal unit offers a homelike environment for supported withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Length of stay is determined on an individual basis depending on your needs, but is usually between 7-10 days.

About the Program:

  • Staff at Windana work from a holistic approach, considering any medical conditions, mental health issues and your social situation, and how this links to your drug or alcohol use.
  • Case mangers work with you to set goals for continuing your progress when you leave ensuring they link you with external support services.
  • A team of therapists provide you with opportunity to try a range of complementary therapies including naturopathy, reiki, osteopathy, auricular therapy, art therapy and educational support groups.
  • Daily light exercise and recreation activities including swimming.

Program Eligibility

This program is suitable for you if you are:

  • over 18 years of age
  • willing and able to participate in group and individual therapy and recreational and domestic activities
  • willing to abide by the House Rules & sign a client contract prior to admission
  • able to detox in a low supervision environment with an uncomplicated withdrawal history
  • able to bring current medications and scripts in with you on the day of admission.

Assessment Process

Referrals can be made through either the DHHS Central Intake services via your local catchment based intake provider or to Windana directly  through .

Windana is a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment service specialising in holistic, client-focused recovery services programs.

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