"Detox" is what many people associate with AOD support options. Youth withdrawal units were always designed to not only provide withdrawal support but a whole lot more.

WHAT IS SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT?

Short-term residential support is often referred to as ‘youth residential withdrawal’. This support type provides up to two weeks of safe, AOD-free, age-appropriate accommodation in a unit staffed 24/7.

WHAT INTERVENTIONS ARE OFFERED THROUGH SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT? 

  • Comprehensive primary health care 
  • Medically supervised AOD withdrawal and/or pharmacotherapy
  • Health education
  • Mental health care 
  • Integrated care planning (coordinated with other services) 
  • Peer support
  • Secondary consultation about other services 

WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BEST  SUITED TO SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT?

As one of the most intensive support types, it’s best suited to young people:
  • With high or severe AOD use
  • In physical and emotional crisis
  • With little family or community support or who don’t have access to safe, drug-free environments
  • Who have attempted community-based withdrawal or less restrictive support options.

Contact YoDAA (1800 458 685) if you wish to find a service near you.