Description

Odyssey House was founded in 1977 and provides residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs for men and women with a drug, alcohol or gambling problem. When appropriate, the dependant children of residents participating in the program may also receive accommodation and support to help minimise the adverse effects of their parent's problems.

The treatment method used at Odyssey House is unique in that it treats addiction, drug misuse and associated types of anti-social behaviour as being symptomatic of underlying causes and manages clients accordingly.

There are four basic rules that all Odyssey House residents must follow.

They are:
*No alcohol or other drugs
*No violence
*No sex
*No stealing

Violation of these rules may result in exclusion from the program.

The value system that all residents are encouraged to adopt is based on Love, Trust, Honesty, Responsibility and Concern.

The Odyssey concepts by which residents live, include such basic beliefs as:

*Drugs are just the symptom of underlying problems
* Everything received at Odyssey House must be earned
*The basis for treatment is feeling good about yourself
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Personal responsibility and honesty are vital
*Being popular is less important than being respected

The Odyssey House rehabilitation and counselling programs are rigorous. All participating clients undergoing the process of rehabilitation are expected to participate in all areas of the program to their abilities and pursue a change existing negative attitudes and values.

Every resident involved in the program must address the reasons why they resorted to an addictive lifestyle. Residents are also taught alternative ways of dealing with the ups and downs of daily life.

The residential treatment program at Odyssey House applies a comprehensive rehabilitation approach to alcohol other drugs and gambling addiction in order for personal growth to replace dependency.

Residents deserve all the help we can give them - only they can overcome their problems , but they can't do it without the support, understanding and encouragement of the wider community.

Website

Odyssey House McGrath Foundation - Drug & Alcohol Rehabilition program

State

New South Wales

Social Category

Mental Health/Addiction