addiction- treatment

Primary Care at GATS is specifically designed as a comprehensive program treating mind, body and spirit. The intensive outpatient treatment program was created by Robert Mittiga (Clinical MACA), and based on the most successful treatment modalities in the addiction field.

A multi-disorder and Addiction Treatment Rehab facility, GATS serves individuals seeking treatment and recovery from toxic and abusive living. Aftercare assistance, and on-site educational - reaffirmation workshops support the recognition that recovery is a continuing journey.

Treatment at GATS is personalised to meet individual needs. A multidisciplinary team of specialist addiction and family therapists along with consulting psychiatrists, psychologists and other professional counsellors work cooperatively and consistently with total dedication in the best interests of each patient. Consulting medical services provide initial care and continuing support.

Many other programs treat only the symptoms of addiction. By focusing on the roots of individual patient disorders, GATS’ staff, identify and address the core patterns that have caused continual return to self destructive behaviours.

Aftercare, the vital factor in the continuing success of recovery, begins with admission and is interwoven throughout treatment to provide a supportive transition to the home environment.

Recovery is a path that many of the staff personally walk. Their understanding and respect for each patient's pain and despair comes from their own intimate experience with the addictions and abuses used to numb reality.

A goal-oriented schedule is customized around each patient's personal progress in recovery. Therapy options include work with a primary counsellor, small group sessions, spirituality counselling, lectures, educational videos, recreational and art therapy, nutrition counselling and community meetings. Peer support and interaction are integral parts of The GATS’ healing process.

If you or someone in your family would like to free yourself from the pain of the past and move forward to a more enriching life, you are invited to contact us, 7 days a week. Intake Coordinators will discuss your preadmission concerns and answer your questions. All calls are confidential.

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Family Program:
Every Tuesday evening 6pm-7.30pm (FREE) Please phone for booking
GATS offers a specialised family program that is pivotal to the effectiveness of treatment and the recovery process. Family members and significant others in the life of the client are invited to participate in what is for many a life changing experience.

Participants have the opportunity to learn about the many issues that have impacted the family as a system. The family is offered a variety of tools to more successfully address issues concerning addiction, recovery and functional family systems. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how best to be supportive of your loved one and to heal the pain as a family. Also provides coaching on INTERVENTION processes for getting loved ones into treatment.

The FAMILY PROGRAM is free, and is on Tuesday evenings between 6pm-7.30pm and all family members and other loved ones are strongly encouraged to attend a minimum of 6-8 sessions, and if necessary participate in one on one counselling for their own personal support through this difficult time.

CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Ph 08 8342 4599 (7days)