Residential Supported Withdrawal Program
How can I enter Banyan's Supported Withdrawal Program?
Residential withdrawal services are offered in conjunction with Withdrawal Services, which is part of Alcohol and other Drugs Services provided by the NT Department of Health and Families. Anyone 18 years of age or over who is experiencing drug and/or alcohol problems can enter the program.
Call Withdrawal Services on 08 8948 0087 to arrange an assessment appointment.
Clients are assessed by a Withdrawal Services to identify their best withdrawal option. The Withdrawal Services team then provides medication (if needed), support and counselling and arranges supported accommodation as appropriate to each client’s needs. Withdrawal may take place at the Royal Darwin Hospital (for high risk clients), in supported accommodation (e.g. Banyan House) or include home visits.
Banyan House is a safe, supportive, drug and alcohol free environment. If accepted into Banyan House, residents must remain drug/alcohol free and adhere to Banyan’s program.
Clients may not be accepted into Banyan House however if they present a significant risk to the safety of the Banyan House Community or its members, or require a level of medical care or support beyond what Banyan House is able to provide. Using alcohol or drugs on the day of admission will also result in exclusion from Banyan’s program.
Banyan House Supported Withdrawal Program
Banyan House supported withdrawal program is generally between 7 to 14 days duration and residents in the program are provided co-case management by Withdrawal Services staff (part of Alcohol and other Drugs Services provided by the NT Department of Health and Families) and staff from Banyan House.
Withdrawal Services staff visit withdrawal residents each week day to monitor medication use and clients wellbeing, and at other times, residents are welcome to participate in rehabilitation program activities conducted at Banyan House, or, if they may need to have periods of quietness and rest, particularly at first. Each client’s level of participation on various activities is discussed and negotiated at the time of assessment and admission.
During withdrawal, clients can also request an assessment to enter Banyan House Rehabilitation Program once withdrawal treatment is complete.