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Mandala House TC

Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women. Located in Southern NSW, NSW, with structured treatment, mutual support and practical recovery skills.

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Up to three to seven months in total, with residential aftercare available as required.Program duration
Government fundedFunding model
18+Minimum age
Live-inResidential program

About this program

Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women. Up to three to seven months in total, with residential aftercare available as required. The program combines a structured daily routine, group work, counselling, peer support and practical recovery skills.

Who it’s for

Adults seeking a structured residential program in Southern NSW. Assessment staff will talk through suitability, timing and the safest next step.

What to expect

A supportive therapeutic community with regular groups, shared responsibilities, individual care planning and health and wellbeing activities.

Preparing for admission

Minimum age is 18. Discuss withdrawal, medication, health, legal, housing and family needs with the assessment team before admission.

About this program

Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women. Up to three to seven months in total, with residential aftercare available as required. The program combines a structured daily routine, group work, counselling, peer support and practical recovery skills.

Who it’s for

Adults seeking a structured residential program in Southern NSW. Assessment staff will talk through suitability, timing and the safest next step.

What to expect

A supportive therapeutic community with regular groups, shared responsibilities, individual care planning and health and wellbeing activities.

Preparing for admission

Minimum age is 18. Discuss withdrawal, medication, health, legal, housing and family needs with the assessment team before admission.

The program

Therapeutic Community

Looking inward and understanding dependence

90 to 120 days

Transition

Moving towards semi-independent living, employment and education

Within the 3–7 month pathway

Residential aftercare

Support for returning to the broader community

As required

What you’ll do

  • Alcohol and other drug education and relapse prevention
  • Health support and education
  • Social, living and communication skills
  • Wellness activities and emotional regulation
  • Harm reduction, including infectious-disease education
  • Skills-based education and recovery planning

Before you apply

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Discuss withdrawal or detox needs with staff
  • Tell staff about medical, mental-health and medication needs
  • Discuss court, legal, housing and family commitments during assessment

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Start your recovery journey

You don’t have to have it all worked out before you call. Tell us what’s going on and our team will help you figure out the right support.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm