Missiondale

APPLICATION PROCESS

You can contact Missiondale to complete an Intake Application.  The following working day you will be phoned to complete a Comprehensive Assessment.  Your assessment will then be reviewed by the Intake Team.  Any barriers to entry will be checked by the Intake Team, and they will request any further information or documentation if required.  If there are no barriers to entry, you will be referred to either medical detox in Hobart or Serenity House as you are required to be detoxed prior to coming into Missiondale.   

What Does the Missiondale Program Include?

• Medical support through Longford Surgery – you will see a GP shortly after you arrive, who will prepare a Care Plan with you
• Case management – your Case Manager will help you set some achievable goals during your program
• Exercise and recreation
• Art and music rooms – there are opportunities for you to explore some creative therapy
• Individual counselling – you have the option to have fortnightly sessions with our counsellor during your program
• Group Therapy – including Relapse Prevention, Harm Minimisation, CBT and SMART groups

Program Eligibility

Individuals aged 18 years or over

Alcohol and drug free prior to admission, at medical detox in Hobart or at Serenity House. This pathway will be discussed and confirmed with you following your Comprehensive Assessment.

You need to be physically able and willing to participate in all TC groups, work therapy and program activities

You are required to bring current medications for the first few days, then new scripts and medications will be issued via the Longford Surgery and Perth Pharmacy.

Access to external appointments during your stay is limited and is assessed on an individual basis