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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The cost listed here ($7,500 - $12,000 USD), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
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