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About Heal for Life Foundation
Heal for Life Foundation, which was founded in 1999, believes that the vast majority of people who struggle with addictions, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions have experienced trauma or abuse as children. Heal for Life Foundation specializes in using holistic approaches to treat co-occurring disorders and trauma in men, women, and children. The T.R.E.E. recovery paradigm was developed by the Heal for Life Foundation (trust, release, empower, educate). The fundamental tenet of the paradigm is the idea that for long-lasting neurobiological changes to take place, emotions that were repressed during the trauma must be released. Additionally, their paradigm acknowledges the crucial role played by psychoanalytic, Rogerian, systemic family, transactional analysis, gestalt, and emotionally focused therapies. The Heal for Life Foundation does not offer group therapy because they do not want their patients to share their experiences and run the risk of re-traumatization or vicarious trauma. Peer assistance is offered along with educational seminars and webinars by the Heal for Life Foundation.
Heal for Life Foundation is set on 340 acres of beautiful Australian bush land. The land has its own fresh water dam. This property offers clients 3 private venues for recovery. The natural setting creates a peaceful environment that helps promote recovery. There is an adult healing center that was the original service center. This facility has a large open plan, all beds are single beds, and clients are asked to bring their own linens and towels as well as any bathroom supplies needed. The kids’ camp is a teen women’s healing center. This center has a large open floor plan dining and living room and 4 double bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Heal for Life Foundation also has a teen men’s healing center that has a large open floor plan and 5 large bedrooms that are shared. There is a game room, pool table, and tennis table. All facilities are spread out over the acreage, and clients can enjoy water recreations, the natural serene environment, kayak, and wander the trails.
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Founded
1999
Occupancy
6-15
Languages
English
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Adolescents
Adolescents receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Address
2 Mount View Rd, Cessnock NSW 2325 Australia
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
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