Odyssey Victoria Residential Rehabilitation programs are structured live-in programs for people who experience severe problems with alcohol and/or drug use, and their associated mental health issues.

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

Odyssey Victoria aims to assist people with drug and alcohol problems with an understanding that this requires change in a number of aspects of people’s lives. It is not simply about substance use.

Odyssey Victoria’s residential rehabilitation programs comprise a group of people joined together for a single purpose – to improve their well-being. All members of the communities enter rehabilitation of their own accord and may leave at any time. Odyssey Victoria has three residential rehabilitation communities – one in Lower Plenty, Melbourne; one near Benalla in North-East Victoria; and one in the East Gippsland region, near Bairnsdale. The communities have some basic rules (see right) that all members are required to observe to ensure everyone feels safe and welcome. Programs are individually determined and group therapy is a regular component. Residents are expected to actively participate in scheduled activities such as daily work functions, meetings, meals and group therapy.

We aim to help clients establish a life free from drug dependence and develop a productive and fulfilling life. This may mean change in how a person approaches life and negotiates the world – people may need assistance in managing emotional concerns; changing friendship circles; re-engaging in employment which might require training; developing interests in pro-social activities; repairing family relationships; and if children are involved, strengthening parenting practices and learning new approaches.

Odyssey Victoria does not operate a detoxification or withdrawal program, but will support access to detoxification services and provide post-detoxification services. These changes cannot occur all at once and need to be integrated into a bigger plan that priorities each step on the road to recovery. The process is based upon goals developed during the assessment phase of the program. The development of goals is a collaborative process between the individual and the clinician and begins once an assessment is concluded. The goals are regularly reviewed and modified as necessary.

All of our residential services are now smoke-free. All residents are provided with the option of Nicotine Replacement Therapies or Champix as alternatives to tobacco or smoking, and to help support their withdrawal.