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Getting Ready for Resi!

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The ultimate guide for young people preparing for a residential withdrawal (detox)

You’ve picked up the phone and things are in motion. Well done! But sometimes there can be a wait until a bed pops up in the residential withdrawal unit. It can be frustrating and tempting to chuck it all in especially because you want to do something about your use NOW! You might even feel relieved that there is a wait – taking a break from using, reducing your use or giving up is a pretty big thing after all.

The Youth Workers at YSAS have put together this handy guide for young people just like you! Click the links below for everything you need to get ready for your residential detox.

Drug use record
Setting Goals
What is residential withdrawal support? (we even made a video!)
What to do while you’re on the waitlist
Distraction table for home
Preparing to cut down or stop
Reducing the need to use

Want to talk to someone about getting ready for your detox stay? You can reach out to the YoDAA team 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Our team of youth workers are always up for a chat and can help encourage you to stay on track with your goals.

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Our Fitzroy Residential Withdrawal Unit offers support to young people who use alcohol and drugs. If you’re aged 12-25 and have any goals around your alcohol and drugs use that you want support with, or you just want a break for a couple of weeks we can help you out. Chat to your alcohol and drug worker or call YoDAA on 1800 458 685.
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It takes courage to change. Remember you are not alone & other young people have been in your shoes.

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YoDAA is a free and confidential online and phone service that offers supports to young people, families and professionals. You can contact 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Further Reading

YoDAA_YP_ProblemSolvingSteps.pdf

YoDAA_YP_ExploringChange.pdf

18 Things to do while waiting for services

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