Residential Services is comprised of the Phoenix unit and the housing program. The service supports clients who
have chosen abstinence as their preferred treatment option. Client who have completed the 28 day residential program are given priority to housing program.
 Who are we?
 Phoenix Unit is a ten-bed inpatient unit. This is a twenty-eight day residential treatment program offered to clients over eighteen years old who have problems with
substance abuse and other addictions. People seeking admission have chosen abstinence as their preferred treatment option.
The Housing Program accommodates residents of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Service who need supported accommodation during their recovery from alcohol
and other drug dependence.
What do we do?
One of the main objectives of the Phoenix Unit is to ensure that the client's management is as consistent as possible from referral to discharge. Treatment includes the
following:
- Introduction to 12 step philosophy
- Educational groups
- Case management including Individual counselling
- Attending AA/NA/MA/GA meetings during treatment
- Developing a support network within the 12 step fellowships
- Inpatient consultation as indicated
- Health promotion groups
- Family information groups
- Outpatient group
- Weekly group outings
- Weekly yoga session
- Morning walks
- Consumer group provides support
- Discharge planning and referral
Housing Program: We aim to provide a residential environment that supports and facilitates the maintenance of abstinence and the development
of a healthier lifestyle.
The program gives priority to applicants who are homeless and/or have a history of high dependency. Prospective residents have preferably completed a
rehabilitation program after detoxification and are seeking a safe, supportive environment in which to effect a re-entry into community living. Treatment includes the
following:
- Residents are expected to attend weekly house group meetings conducted by housing supervisor
- Daily attendance at AA/NA meetings
- Weekly counselling within Area D&A community counselling services
- The length of stay in the houses is four months and continued residency is assessed during monthly reviews by house supervisor in conjunction with the resident
How you can access our service
The Phoenix Unit seeks to make access to treatment as straightforward as possible. The initial contact for referral agencies and clients seeking admission is made by
telephoning the Phoenix Unit directly. Clients are informed of the service and criteria for admission as follows:
- Client name will be registered in intake book and they are to ring each Monday between 9am and 1pm until a space is available on waiting list, at which time a
telephone assessment will take place
- Encourage clients to contact counselling services and attend self-help groups for support before admission
- If clients are dual diagnoses, they are to be informed that the Medical Officer will make contact with them and assess their suitability for admission
- Once assessed for waiting list admission will be within 1- 4 weeks if client meets criteria
Housing Program: Admission to halfway is contingent on one month’s abstinence and preferably successful completion of a short term rehabilitation program.
Where you can find us
The Phoenix Unit is located in the grounds of Manly Hospital
The two halfway houses are located on the Northern Beaches. There is a house for men and a house for women, each with four beds.
What are our hours?
Phoenix Unit is a 24 hours/7 day week service
Housing program operates Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
How you can contact us
Phone the Phoenix Unit for both residential services at any time.
Phone: 9976 4200
When you arrive
Turn right off Darley Road immediately before the Manly Hospital Kiosk toward car parks at rear of hospital. The Phoenix Unit is on the perimeter of Car Park 5
opposite the engineering building. Follow the signs.
More Information
We have more information on the Northern Sydney Drug and Alcohol Counselling Services.
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