Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Education
Catalyst - Alcohol Community Rehabilitation Program
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What is it? Most activities are scheduled between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm, and includes some evening activities. Who is it for?
To be eligible you must be at least 18 years old and live in Victoria. |
Take a 3-dimensional tour of the Catalyst program! Click on the picture to open the 360 degree panoramic video showing the Catalyst program and all of the activities on offer. |
Why get involved?
The period following withdrawal is a vulnerable time in which the potential for relapse is significant. The program provides intensive post withdrawal support. The aim is to help people develop coping skills and maintain the motivation to change their drinking behaviour at a time when it is very challenging to stay on track. The program does not exclude people who use other drugs. We do not impose sanctions on people who lapse; however, people cannot attend the program if substance intoxicated. Prescribed medication and pharmocotherapies for any drug are recognised as acceptable treatment interventions.
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What does the program offer?
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Things to Consider
- Are you willing to abstain from alcohol for the duration of the program, if not we can suggest alternative treatment options. It’s an intensive program; it will take commitment to see it through.
- You will need stable accommodation for the duration of the program. If you’re worried about where you are going to stay for the night, it will be hard for you to concentrate on and commit to the program
- Basic literacy in English is required. Whilst the program mostly involves interactive talking, there will be some reading and writing involved.
- If you are struggling with your mental health, it may be important for the program staff to talk to you and your doctor/mental health worker to asceratin whether the program is right for you and what additional supports may be required for you to partcipate in the program.
Want to find out more?
Interested participants can attend an information session held every Wednesday evening at 6pm at 26 Jessie Street Coburg. At these sessions you can meet the staff and obtain information about the program.
You may also like to have a look at the Catalyst Briefing Paper for a summary of the development of the program, it's outcomes and evaluation.
Evaluation Reports
The Catalyst Program has been heavily evaluated for outcomes by an independent evaluator. These evaluations have reinforced the high degeree of effectiveness of the program.
Catalyst Year 1 Evaluation Report
Catalyst Year 2 Evaluation Report
Catalyst Final Evaluation Report
Where is the program located?
At ReGen’s main site: 26 Jessie St, Coburg (near Moreland train station)
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for participating in the program. In addition, all participants will be provided with Zone 1 and Zone 2 cards for the duration of their attendance in the program
How can I get into the program?
| If you are a client wanting to access the Catalyst Program | If you are an agency wishing to make a referral |
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Comments from recent participants:
- The combination of (program) parts has helped me enormously
- Everyday has been enjoyable
- The program is structured very well
- Gym on Friday worked really well – a great way to end the week
- The program provided excellent tools and coping strategies
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