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Tweed Heads, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Gunnebah Addiction Retreat
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About Gunnebah Addiction Retreat
Gunnebah Addiction Retreat is a residential facility specializing in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders like depression, trauma, and anxiety. Gunnebah seeks to heal the whole person through a mind, body, and spirit healing model, encompassing an evidence-based and holistic approach. Gunnebah offers medical detox as needed and a structured residential program that typically lasts 30-90 days. They provide NDIS respite care for people with disabilities that need a break from life stressors.
Comprehensive Care and Recovery for Veterans
Gunnebah’s structured program focuses on building life skills, developing insight, and crafting healthy lifelong habits. Treatment includes individual therapy, adventure therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), exercise, nutrition, meditation and mindfulness, yoga, and more. Clients will discuss various topics, including relationships, communication skills, finances, emotions, and physical well-being.
Gunnebah offers a recovery program for veterans that merges effective addiction treatment with the understanding of their particular life experiences. Treatment is led by professionals who are well-versed in the nuances of veterans’ well-being and the DVA’s processes. Clients can relax and embrace recovery in their facility tucked away in the lush countryside as they engage in evidence-based psychotherapies and holistic healing methods. Gold or White card holders can apply for funding for a residential stay at Gunnebah, including post-discharge group aftercare and 1:1 follow-up sessions.
Structured Treatment
A typical day at Gunnebah begins with exercise when clients can participate in activities like yoga, boxercise, or group fitness. Individual counseling sessions are held twice a week, while group therapy sessions are held every day except Sunday. Family is welcome to visit on Sundays, as clients wish, or clients can simply enjoy free time. Art therapy and adventure therapies allow for creative engagement in the healing process. Gunnebah helps clients rediscover joy through activities like surfing, sea kayaking, hiking, and more.
A Unique and Restorative Experience
Less than a 1-hour drive from the Gold Coast, Gunnebah is in a beautiful, tranquil valley close to some of Australia's most scenic national parks and beaches. Clients are immersed in nature with on-site lush green fields, a produce garden, and friendly farm animals. Inside, clients will enjoy private rooms in a charming mud brick bungalow. Most rooms open onto covered patios with outdoor furniture and native gardens. Gunnebah’s lounge and dining area is the community hub for relaxing and socializing. Clients can enjoy a large gym, sauna, saltwater pool, and gourmet dining. Gunnebah provides a natural atmosphere with plenty of recreational activities, ideal for men and women seeking to connect with nature in recovery.
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Private, Convenient Location Near the Gold Coast
Set in a tranquil environment, Gunnebah’s retreat center is approximately 35 minutes from the Gold Coast International Airport. Gunnebah upholds client confidentiality to provide a comprehensive, private recovery experience. The surrounding natural beauty allows for exciting activities during clients’ stays, such as kayaking with dolphins, surfing, national park tours, and golf outings.
Comprehensive Evidence-Based Program
Gunnebah’s holistic approach to treatment prioritizes physical, mental, spiritual, and social health. They seamlessly blend evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in individual and group settings with educational seminars, family therapy, and holistic activities. Their team of master's-level (+) professionals provides a structured program to develop long-lasting healthy recovery habits.
Return to Nature at Gunnebah
Clients enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, including walks through nearby national parks, bushwalking, gardening, various water activities, and their tropical saltwater pool and sauna. Gunnebah also has a variety of farm animals clients can tend to. Clients learn how to take care of cows, goats, and chickens or play with Gunnebah’s friendly dogs.
Experience a Variety of Therapy Options
Gunnebah offers multiple options for therapy at their addiction retreat: individual, group, and family therapy. Clients receive two individual therapy sessions per week and daily group therapy sessions (Sundays excluded). Family therapy sessions are available as desired.
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Center Overview
Estimated Center Costs
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Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Narrative Therapy
Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.
Conditions We Treat
Gambling
Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Center Pets
Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Professional Staff
Dr. Jennifer Parer
Medical Director
MBBS, FRACGP, DipRACOG
Warwick Parer
Managing Director
LLB
Trinity Ferrier
General Manager
BBA, DipBus, Dip AOD
Dr Kamal Dhaliwal
Program Supervisor
BA(Psych), DPsych(Clin), MAPS
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