We Help Ourselves
Residential Programs
Live-in rehabilitation in a therapeutic community — a safe and supportive place to recover, with staff and peers around you.
In a therapeutic community, the community itself is the method. Residents are encouraged to look at the issues behind their substance dependence, with structured group sessions, one-on-one support, and practical guidance for recovery — including how to avoid or reduce harm from a potential future relapse. As you progress through the stages you are given more responsibility and autonomy.
Programs
Our residential communities
Five live-in Therapeutic Communities and WHOS West supported accommodation. All accept self-referrals.
Gunyah TC
Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men.
New Beginnings TC
Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for women.
Hunter Valley TC
Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women.
Najara TC
Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women.
Mandala House TC
Drug-free residential Therapeutic Community for men and women.
WHOS West
Supported accommodation for people moving from structured treatment toward independent living.
Inside WHOS
See life inside our communities
A look at day-to-day life in the residential programs — who they are for and what to expect.
Programs for women, programs for men
Inside Gunyah TC and New Beginnings TC — our gender-specific communities in Sydney (Lilyfield).
Regional communities
Hunter Valley TC in Cessnock, Najara TC on the Sunshine Coast and Mandala House TC in Goulburn.
Life at WHOS
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Your pathway
The shape of a live-in program
Up to three to seven months in total, with residential aftercare available as required.
- 190 to 120 days
Therapeutic community
Looking inward and understanding your dependence, with practical guidance for recovery and relapse prevention.
- 2Within the 3–7 month pathway
Transition
Giving back to the community — supporting newer members, taking on higher responsibilities, and preparing for work or study.
- 3As required
Residential aftercare
Support with education, employment, housing and recovery planning as you prepare for greater independence.
Common questions
What people ask us
Journey-specific answers are here. For general questions about assessment, cost, medication, access and privacy, use the central FAQ.
Read all frequently asked questions →How do I get admitted?
Call the service you are interested in, or the general number, for a phone assessment. If the program suits you, staff will book a face-to-face assessment.