Serenity House is a Sobering Up and Place of Safety facility located at Burnie North West Tasmania. It is also a place for ‘time-out’, and short-term recovery offering communal living under the support and supervision of trained staff.

The service is available for people from any part of the state where substance misuse is the primary presenting need for support.

TIME OUT

Time-out is a period of accommodation for men and women, offering a break from a cycle of substance misuse for typically up to two weeks, in a “closed community” setting. It offers a chance to refresh and find some stability and support and learn about options moving forward.

SHORT TERM RECOVERY

Serenity House offers a short-term recovery program of six weeks.  Offering group sessions such as SMART Recovery and individual case management, as well as structured leave and visitor opportunities, Serenity House is a suitable option for those seeking an alternate residential based recovery option.

PATHWAY PROVIDER

Serenity House can also be used as a transition pathway out of a medical or other monitored detox program to a longer-term rehabilitation service.

SOBERING UP
Serenity House cares for persons found intoxicated by alcohol, drugs (illicit or prescribed) or a combination of both until they are sober. This service is non-medical in nature. Staff regularly check on and support the individual during this period and provide counsel, further support and the possibility of referral once the sobering up is complete. If any physical or mental health complications occur while the client is sobering up, immediate medical or other appropriate support is contacted.

PLACE OF SAFETY*
This service provides support for anyone found by Police affected by the consumption of alcohol, drugs (illicit or prescribed) or a combination of both and likely to cause harm to themselves, harm to another person or are incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm. It is an alternative to being taken into custody.

*Referral is directly from Police.

Who this service is for

The programs provides support for clients aged 18 and above that feel that this is best way for them to start the process of recovery.

How this service is delivered

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