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Ballito, South Africa
Journey Recovery & Wellness Ballito
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$7,500 - $12,000 USD
$7,500 - $12,000 USD
A luxurious rehabilitation center offering compassionate treatment for addiction and mental health in a supportive, family-like atmosphere.
About Journey Recovery & Wellness Ballito
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito is a luxurious rehabilitation and wellness retreat registered with the departments of health and social development. They provide private treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. These include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, burnout, eating disorders, and other addictive behaviors or psychiatric concerns. Set in a tranquil garden with a sparkling swimming pool, they support and embrace clients in a family-like atmosphere. Clients have access to Wi-Fi, Netflix, live sports, DSTV Premium, and their cellphones, laptops, and other devices.
A Full Range Of Compassionate, Quality Care
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito runs a non-punitive program, healing with compassion, care, and understanding. Their approach recognizes the importance of building self-esteem and dismantling guilt and shame, which they believe are essential elements in the journey towards sustained recovery. Their treatment program includes supervised medical detox, individual and group therapy, trauma counselling, inner-child work, solution focused therapy, Acu-Detox, families and couple counselling, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito’s holistic services include yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, pottery, and self-esteem workshops. They additionally provide meaningful tips and personalized strategies for coping with cravings or dealing with thoughts of relapse.
Affordable And Personalized Treatment
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito accepts 10-15 clients, creating a 1:2.5 ratio of clients to clinical staff. Clients receive plentiful individualized care (4 hours of individual therapy weekly), promoting a sense of belonging that Journey Recovery believes is key to effective recovery. After detox and residential treatment, clients can attend sober living and receive daily therapy groups and weekly 1:1 therapy in a substance-free, independent environment. Clients in outpatient attend evening outpatient groups to continue treatment. For clients coming from other countries, South Africa’s Rand exchange rate can make their treatment available for a fraction of the price they may pay back home.
Recover In Comfortable Surroundings
Journey Ballito on the Dolphin Coast of South Africa offers a serene setting for a hotel retreat rehabilitation center, with luxurious accommodations providing a calm and spacious environment conducive to rest and restoration. They allow cell phones and laptops to support clients who need to maintain work or study commitments during treatment. They’re SANHA approved, and all food served is halal. Journey Recovery can accommodate other dietary needs too, like kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and food allergies. Their chef often uses ingredients from their organic vegetable garden.
Clients can enjoy Journey Recovery’s outdoor lounge, game room, gym, and art and pottery studio. Bedrooms at Journey Recovery are homely and spacious, and a cozy lounge allows for relaxing, socializing, and reading from their self-help library.
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Detoxification–The First Step on The Recovery Journey
Clients at Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito receive a 72-hour medically-supervised detox, overseen by a doctor with a specialization in addiction. They additionally offer a 7-day detox and treatment program for corporate clients, which includes a 3-day detox and 4 days of intensive therapy.
Flexible Work and Technology Policies
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito offers flexible work and technology policies for corporate clients and students. Clients can bring their phone and laptop and have regulated access incorporated into their recovery plan. Fibre wifi and lounge areas provide spaces to work and study.
Providing a Full Range of Services
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito’s services include evaluations to diagnose any co-occurring conditions and addictions and intervention services to help loved ones encourage treatment. They additionally provide sober living and outpatient services after residential treatment. In their sober living home, clients receive daily group therapies, weekly 1:1 therapy, breakfast, laundry services, and other amenities.
Adventure Outings and Luxury Living
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito provides on and offsite activities to take clients into their surroundings and provide sober adventures. Outdoor activities and excursions include beach walks, fishing, and boat trips to see whales and dolphins. Clients can also enjoy an onsite rooftop pool. Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito’s hotel setting additionally offers private rooms with sea views and retreat amenities.
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Center Overview
Founded
2023
Occupancy
6-15
Languages
Hebrew
Afrikaans
English
Price & Length
Per Day - Private Room
$400
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Adolescents
Teens 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.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
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.
Mild Disabilities
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Address
12 Douglas Crowe Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito
Treatment Focus: Wellness
Care Options
Wellness focuses on whole-person health and practical strategies for improving well-being. Nutrition, fitness, fun activities, and relaxation practices improve overall wellness. Rehabs offer wellness services to aid in comprehensive healing from addiction, mental health conditions, and burnout.
Residential
Intensive residential treatment in a soothing space with relaxing amenities and activities focused on holistic health, whole-person wellness, and restorative rest.
Residential centers in South AfricaRetreat
Specialized facilities often located in tranquil, secluded environments where patients focus intensively on their recovery. Holistic treatment programs blend physical, mental, and sometimes spiritual healing processes for overall wellness and recovery.
Mental health retreatsDay Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Day treatment centers in South AfricaIntensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Intensive outpatient centers in South AfricaOutpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Outpatient treatment in South Africa
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Online treatment centersCo-Occurring Disorders
Wellness retreats and programs address co-occurring disorders through soothing activities, mind-body-spirit treatments, and restorative amenities for rest and relaxation.
Treatment
Specializations
Couples
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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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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Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
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Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
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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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Approaches
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
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Acupuncture
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Animal Therapy
Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.
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Aromatherapy
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
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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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Body Image Therapy
Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Counseling
Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.
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Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Horticultural Therapy
Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Physiotherapy
Also called physical therapy, this approach includes exercise and various medical treatments for injury, pain, and disease.
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Psychodrama Therapy
Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Relaxation Therapy
Muscle relaxation techniques relax mind and body. They can easily be practiced outside treatment, making it a valuable coping tool for continued recovery.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.
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Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
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Tai Chi
A self-paced, graceful exercise that aligns physical and mental energy, using ancient Chinese practices for modern-day wellness.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Conditions We Treat
Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Narcissism
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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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.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Shopping Addiction
Excessive shopping and spending also known as compulsive buying disorder makes life unsustainable. It puts a strain on finances, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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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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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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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.
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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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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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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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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Marijuana
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.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Nicotine
Aftercare
Outpatient Treatment
Aftercare Recovery Coach
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Recovery Retreats
Drug Screening
Ability to Call a Counselor
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Group Therapy
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Experience
Personal Amenities
Physical Therapy Center
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Housekeeping
Allow Cell Phones
Internet
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Ocean View
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Snacks
Thermostat
Thermostat (client can adjust temperature within room)
TV
Welcome Package
Amenities
Pool
Access to Nature
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Business Center
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet
Internet Access
Library
Ocean View
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Space
TV
View
Nutrition Emphasis
Special Considerations
Dietary Accommodations
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Couples program
Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
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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.
Halal
Kosher
Wheelchair Accessible
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
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Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Reading
Swimming
Off-Site Activities
Boating Charters
Adventure Outings
Beach Walks
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Safari
Sightseeing
Swimming
Off-Site Amenities
Beach Access
Walking Trails
Access to Nature
Excursions
Professional Staff
Clive Blumenthal
Founder & Counsellor
Yonit Blumenthal
Founder & Counsellor
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