Renewed Life Center

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

The Renewed Life Centre in Cape Town provides private residential treatment for people facing substance use, behavioural addictions, and co-occurring mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. Its 28- to 42-day residential programmes give clients time away from daily pressures in a discreet setting, with small groups, honest conversations, and steady support.

Begin Recovery in a Quiet, Private Setting

The centre treats alcohol, drug, medication, and prescription drug addiction, along with process addictions such as gambling, gaming, sex and love addiction, and eating disorders. Care is personalised to each client’s needs, helping them take recovery step by step without pressure or judgement.

Build Skills Through Structured Therapies

Renewed Life Centre uses a structured approach that blends research-backed care with practical recovery support. Treatment can include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, trauma-focused therapy, group work, relapse prevention, and one-to-one counselling. Clients can also take part in meditation, creative workshops, and physical wellness activities that support daily structure and emotional steadiness.

Work With an International Care Team

An internationally qualified team guides treatment, including counsellors, psychologists, general practitioners specialising in mental health, group facilitators, 24-hour medical staff, and experienced support staff. The centre can also co-ordinate medical detox assistance when needed, helping clients enter treatment with appropriate clinical support.

Rest, Reconnect, and Plan for What Comes Next

Clients stay in private, comfortable rooms and receive nutritious meals in a natural setting near Cape Town. Courtesy transport and optional activities, including beach walks, hiking, equine therapy, and safari excursions, can add movement and connection to treatment. Aftercare planning and step-down outpatient support help clients prepare for continued recovery after residential care.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
10 Thaxter Rd, Lakeside, Cape Town, 7945 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Typical Program Length
30-180 days
Founded in 2024
2 years in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +13 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +10 More
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($3,600/ 30 days), 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.

30-180 days
$3,600/ 30 days
+27 79 880 0045

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Included
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Included
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Included
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Outpatient
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.
Not included
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.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Co-Occurring Disorders

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

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Eating Disorders

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.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to develop an addiction to any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Trauma

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."

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

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.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual Treatment

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.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.

Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.

Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Languages

Afrikaans
Dutch
English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADD and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect attention, focus, organization, and impulse control, often impacting daily life, school, work, and relationships.

Anger

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

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Burnout

Burnout

Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

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.

Eating Disorders

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.

Gambling

Gambling

Gambling involves risking money or valuables on uncertain outcomes. Problem gambling can lead to financial difficulties, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. They can be habit-forming and may cause drowsiness, memory problems, and dependence.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

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

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Use of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid that produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Its use carries serious risks, including overdose and dependence.

Marijuana

Marijuana

Marijuana is a psychoactive substance derived from cannabis. It can affect mood, memory, coordination, and perception, with varying effects between individuals.

Aftercare

Drug Screening
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Aftercare Recovery Coach
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Ability to Call a Counselor
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Bathroom Essentials
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet Access

Amenities

Beach Access
Pool
Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Gardens
Internet
Library
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Space

Special Considerations

Kosher
Center Pets

Center Pets

Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.

Halal
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Dance Classes
Movies
Physical Fitness
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Beach Walks
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Adventure Outings
Safari
Boxing
Physical Fitness
AA/NA Meetings

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $3,600/ 30 days.
The following therapies are included: dance therapy, group therapy and more.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
The typical length is 30-180 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
Renewed Life Center provides detox, outpatient and more.