Company description
Life Solutions is a residential alcohol and other drugs (AOD) program.
Specializing in treating clients with co-morbid substance dependence and mental illness, the 18 bed program works with young people aged between 16 and 24 years. This 12 week program is followed up with 6 months community aftercare.
Life Solutions is an accredited health and community service provider through The program includes participation in the following integrated elements:
Therapeutic program: Providing a dialectical behavior group therapy program modified for young people with substance dependence and an individual counseling program.
Education and training: Provision of accredited literacy and numeracy program through the Certificate II in Work Skills and Vocational Pathways, accredited forklift licences and Barista course. Development of farming and landscape skills, including learning to drive the on-site tractor.
Creative arts program: Including music performance and recording, painting and sculpture.
Individual case management: That supports young people from the point of making a referral to the program, through the 12 week rehabilitation and the 6 month community aftercare program.
Weekend sport and recreation program: Building health and fitness through activities including canoeing, hiking, mountain bike riding and surfing.
Residential living skills: Building living skills including personal care, budgeting, cooking and household maintenance. The residential program also supports young people to build fitness through accessing the onsite gym.
