Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Residential alcohol & other drug treatment

Regions

Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

All referrals come from Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) throughout the South Island. Referrers will determine client suitability for our programme.  A comprehensive assessment is then sent to the clinical team at St Marks for processing and if accepted a date of entry is given.

Description

Clients live as a family, sharing all the tasks of running the house including catering, cleaning, gardening and providing their own entertainment. The more senior residents act as role models for the newer residents. Clients must be highly motivated to make positive lifestyle changes and open to Therapeutic Community Concepts of 'My Recovery is Your Recovery'. The four cornerstone model of Te Whare Tapa Wha is incorporated into assisting clients to make lifestyle changes.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Social detox

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

St Marks has a contract to fund Managed Withdrawal (7 Days at any one time) also referred to as "Social Detox".  This bed is available to Nelson/Marlborough clients only.  At the time of allocating an admission date this will be discussed and, if utilised, the 7 days will be added to their programme duration.

Description

Managed Withdrawal (Social Detox) is available for Nelson/Marlborough clients only. This is a 7-day period and will be under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Clinical staff. Clients utilising the social detox bed will be expected to participate in some of the programme sessions, however, each individual is assessed as to their wellness and the 7-day detox period can be a settling in and rest time for clients who have come directly to St Marks following a Medical Detox.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Description

St Marks Clinical Team provides support for clients after their departure.  Groups for Nelson/Marlborough are run outside of programme hours and clients can make contact with St Marks anytime.  

Each client is assigned a counsellor prior to their entry and their counsellor will continue to follow their progress and give support post treatment.