Benalla

Odyssey Victoria’s rural residential rehabilitation program located in Molyullah (near Benalla) is known as Circuit Breaker. The program accommodates up to 35 adults in a live-in rehabilitation program for people with problematic alcohol and other drug use and associated mental health issues.

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Information Sessions for Residential Rehabilitation Admission

Face-to-face and online information sessions are held on a regular basis for those seeking details on entering residential rehabilitation in any of our three Therapeutic Communities (Lucknow, Molyullah and Lower Plenty).

To find out when our next information session is, please contact one of our friendly staff members on 9420 7600.

The information sessions are open to everyone (including friends and loved ones) and do not need to be booked. Coffee & tea will be provided, and the sessions will cover: 

  • A day in the life in residential rehabilitation at Odyssey Victoria
  • Rules and requirements
  • Information about our facilities
  • Referral pathways & documentation required
  • Q & A.

Sessions are held in our head office at 660 Bridge Road, Richmond. 

If you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or have had a COVID positive result less than 5 days beforehand, please contact us before attending any appointments or sessions so we can discuss other options to provide you with the necessary care and support.

About the program

Circuit Breaker offers a short-term (6-week) program, as well as longer term options. The program is tailored to meet your needs, and many residents commit to staying for 16 weeks or longer to maximise the benefits and consolidate the skills they require to return to the community and sustain long-term recovery.

All participants are encouraged to confront the underlying issues that led to their addiction. This occurs in a safe and supportive environment where Odyssey Victoria’s values of trust, concern, respect, honesty and love are promoted.

The program provides a balance between work, therapy and recreation. Each resident has access to a variety of professional staff including many of whom have a lived experience of addiction and/or overcoming adversity.

All residents participate in community decision-making. They are also expected to contribute to the functioning of the community by cooking, cleaning and working on property development, special projects and maintenance. A variety of group-based activities help individuals learn new or better coping skills, build self-esteem and take responsibility for their circumstances.

Residential rehabilitation services at Benalla are smoke-free. All residents are provided with the option of free Nicotine Replacement Therapies as alternatives to tobacco or smoking, and to help support their withdrawal.

Family members can have regular contact and visits with program participants. The Odyssey Victoria Circuit Breaker program is located at 1619 Kilfeera Road, Molyullah (near Benalla).

“By the time I got to Odyssey I’d been everywhere else – jail, psych institutions, lost track of how many de-toxifications I went through… Nothing else worked. But something worked for me at Odyssey. I didn’t get it the first time but I got another chance, Circuit Breaker will give you another chance, and something just really clicked. It’s not easy but it was worth the effort. I learnt so much about myself and I also had a lot of fun even though I was working hard.” -Matt

Admission

To access the Circuit Breaker program phone (03) 9420 7600 to arrange a time for an over-the-phone assessment. If you are unable to speak directly with a staff member, please leave a message and they will get back to you.

Cost

The Circuit Breaker program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Victorian Government Department of Health. Residents are expected to contribute toward program costs through their benefits or any other source of income (if available). 

Contact Circuit Breaker

General enquiries, intake and assessments:
(03) 9420 7600
Fax: (03) 9431 0816

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