Withdrawal management services

We offer several services to support people who want to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs, including the Detox@Home program and the Inpatient Withdrawal Unit.

Detox@Home

Detox@Home is a community based, medically assisted, alcohol withdrawal program. The program operates from two locations in Tasmania - Launceston (north) and New Town (south).

Learn more about the Detox@Home program

Inpatient Withdrawal Unit

Our Inpatient Withdrawal Unit provides a state-wide service from St Johns Park, New Town. Transport options are available from across Tasmania.

• We provide high quality care to help you withdraw from alcohol and other drugs.
• Your admission will involve a 7 to 10 day stay at the Unit.
• We have ten beds with four shared rooms, one single room and an observation room.
• The Unit is staffed 24 hours per day by specialist nurses and alcohol and drug workers.
• There is 24-hour medical cover with specialist doctors on-site weekdays and on call after hours.

Our services

Our service provides:

• medically supervised safe withdrawal
• health education and life skills
• support during the different stages of your recovery process
• stress management and relaxation therapies
• development of relapse prevention strategies
• support when dealing with anxiety and/or depression
• discharge planning
• access to TV, movies, 8 ball, table tennis and craft activities
• some exercise options.

Referrals and admission

• You can be referred by your doctor, another health professional or another service.
• Admissions are planned and our doctors admit new clients Monday to Friday.
• Treatment plans including discharge arrangements are set up prior to your stay.
• Prior to admission, you will be given a Client Agreement to read, discuss and sign. 
• The Agreement outlines the rules and operating procedures of the Unit.
• To help remain focused on your treatment the Unit has a 'no visitor' policy.
• You will not be able to make or receive phone calls during your stay.
• Some personal items including mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the unit.
• A full list of what you can bring will be given to you when your admission is being arranged.
• Smoking is not permitted in the treatment facility, including the outdoor courtyard, or grounds.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy is available. A small supply can be given on discharge.

Your privacy

• We protect your privacy while in our care.
• Any discussions between you and your doctor, nurse or other health service provider are confidential.
• There are some rare situations where personal information may have to be released. We will explain these to you prior to admission.

More information

• For more information about referrals and admission, please phone 1300 139 641.
• For more information about the Inpatient Withdrawal Unit, contact us.