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Welcome to our page about the ResetLife program for adults. You can learn about our program for alcohol and other drug recovery here. If you're under 18, please check out our ResetLife program for young people.

Fast facts

  • Type of program: Groups (3 per week for 16 weeks, followed by continuing care).
  • Location: Cranbourne
  • Cost: Free

What is ResetLife Adult?

ResetLife Adult is a free program that helps people aged 18 and over who struggle with alcohol and other drug issues.

The program is split into two main parts:

Groups (three months)

This is the first part of the program, where you come to groups three times a week. The groups are made up of other people at different points in their ResetLife Adult journeys, and our friendly staff. Our staff include Peer Workers – people who have been through experiences with alcohol and other drugs too.

The groups help you grow in three main areas:

  • Early recovery skills – This is about how you can make healthy choices around drinking and drugs, understanding your feelings and building a roadmap towards the life you want. 
  • Relapse prevention – Learning to know when alcohol and drugs may be a problem, and how you can stay on track.
  • Family education – Working with family, if you choose, to help them support your goals.

At the end of each client’s three-month program, we celebrate how far they have come. This means getting together for a special celebration, having some fun and reflecting on accomplishments.

“There’s nothing better than hearing someone else is going through or has been through what you’re going through, and they’re out the other side.”

ResetLife Peer Worker

Continuing Care (36 weeks)

“Continuing care is where graduates can get together with our Peer Workers, talk things through, and do something fun.” – ResetLife Manager

After you graduate from ResetLife Adult, you still have our support.

The Continuing Care phase goes for up to 36 weeks (about eight months).

It’s a time where you can come back and talk things through with our Peer Workers, to get support for whatever you’re going through at the time.

This helps you avoid harm from alcohol and drugs, and keep working towards your goals.

 

How can ResetLife Adult help me?

ResetLife Adult is a new beginning for life without alcohol and other drugs.  

Alongside groups, you’ll also have one-on-one support (including counselling) from a staff member who gets to know you well, called a Primary Therapist.  

We also offer sessions with your family, so that we can help strengthen relationships and make sure they understand your recovery and the journey you’re on.

We create a space that is welcoming and safe and where you can be yourself.

Groups and Continuing Care can help in many ways, including:

  • Spending time with Peer Workers who have been in your shoes before
  • Creating healthy, strong connections with other people
  • Connecting you with help for whatever you’re facing – such as mental health, problems at home, school or with the law
  • Strengthening families
  • Giving you the chance to try new things, including Art Therapy and group fitness.

ResetLife Adult group members also help each other make progress. This is a rewarding experience too and helps build your confidence.

Is ResetLife Adult for me?

If you’re interested, please contact us (Windana) for a chat and we’ll find out if this is the best program for you. We’re available Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm) on 03 9532 0811, or you can email " target="_blank" rel="noopener">.

ResetLife Adult eligibility:

  • The program is for people 18 years and over who have a severe substance use disorder and who live and work in South Eastern Melbourne
  • Participants require basic English literacy to properly make use of the program
  • If the primary drug of concern is methamphetamines, opiates, alcohol and/or benzodiazepines participants must have undergone withdrawal from the substance
  • Participants must have a commitment to recovery
  • Participants must have a commitment to attend the program, on time, 3 times per week for 16 weeks
  • Participants must be willing to discuss drug and alcohol use
  • Participants must be willing to involve family or other supports

For information and referrals to drug and alcohol services around Victoria (including at Windana), you can also call DirectLine on 1800 888 236. Someone is available to talk with you 24-hours a day.

More Windana programs for adult drug and alcohol support

Information for referrers

Anyone can refer into this program, including the potential participant, family, therapists, doctors, etc.

Click for general information for referrers

ResetLife Adult is supported by funding from South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

Last Updated on August 5, 2024

ResetLife Adult

Welcome to our page about the ResetLife program for adults. You can learn about our program for alcohol and other drug recovery here. If you're under 18, please check out our ResetLife program for young people. .

Fast facts.

  • Type of program: Groups (3 per week for 16 weeks, followed by continuing care).
  • Location: Cranbourne
  • Cost: Free

What is ResetLife Adult?.

ResetLife Adult is a free program that helps people aged 18 and over who struggle with alcohol and other drug issues.

The program is split into two main parts:

Groups (three months)

This is the first part of the program, where you come to groups three times a week. The groups are made up of other people at different points in their ResetLife Adult journeys, and our friendly staff. Our staff include Peer Workers – people who have been through experiences with alcohol and other drugs too.

The groups help you grow in three main areas:

  • Early recovery skills – This is about how you can make healthy choices around drinking and drugs, understanding your feelings and building a roadmap towards the life you want. 
  • Relapse prevention – Learning to know when alcohol and drugs may be a problem, and how you can stay on track.
  • Family education – Working with family, if you choose, to help them support your goals.

At the end of each client’s three-month program, we celebrate how far they have come. This means getting together for a special celebration, having some fun and reflecting on accomplishments.

“There’s nothing better than hearing someone else is going through or has been through what you’re going through, and they’re out the other side.”

ResetLife Peer Worker

Continuing Care (36 weeks)

“Continuing care is where graduates can get together with our Peer Workers, talk things through, and do something fun.” – ResetLife Manager

After you graduate from ResetLife Adult, you still have our support.

The Continuing Care phase goes for up to 36 weeks (about eight months).

It’s a time where you can come back and talk things through with our Peer Workers, to get support for whatever you’re going through at the time.

This helps you avoid harm from alcohol and drugs, and keep working towards your goals.

 

How can ResetLife Adult help me?.

ResetLife Adult is a new beginning for life without alcohol and other drugs.  

Alongside groups, you’ll also have one-on-one support (including counselling) from a staff member who gets to know you well, called a Primary Therapist.  

We also offer sessions with your family, so that we can help strengthen relationships and make sure they understand your recovery and the journey you’re on.

We create a space that is welcoming and safe and where you can be yourself.

Groups and Continuing Care can help in many ways, including:

  • Spending time with Peer Workers who have been in your shoes before
  • Creating healthy, strong connections with other people
  • Connecting you with help for whatever you’re facing – such as mental health, problems at home, school or with the law
  • Strengthening families
  • Giving you the chance to try new things, including Art Therapy and group fitness.

ResetLife Adult group members also help each other make progress. This is a rewarding experience too and helps build your confidence.

Is ResetLife Adult for me?.

If you’re interested, please contact us (Windana) for a chat and we’ll find out if this is the best program for you. We’re available Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm) on 03 9532 0811, or you can email " target="_blank" rel="noopener">.

ResetLife Adult eligibility:

  • The program is for people 18 years and over who have a severe substance use disorder and who live and work in South Eastern Melbourne
  • Participants require basic English literacy to properly make use of the program
  • If the primary drug of concern is methamphetamines, opiates, alcohol and/or benzodiazepines participants must have undergone withdrawal from the substance
  • Participants must have a commitment to recovery
  • Participants must have a commitment to attend the program, on time, 3 times per week for 16 weeks
  • Participants must be willing to discuss drug and alcohol use
  • Participants must be willing to involve family or other supports

For information and referrals to drug and alcohol services around Victoria (including at Windana), you can also call DirectLine on 1800 888 236. Someone is available to talk with you 24-hours a day.

More Windana programs for adult drug and alcohol support.

More information.

Anyone can refer into this program, including the potential participant, family, therapists, doctors, etc..

Click for general information for referrers.
Important to know:

ResetLife Adult is supported by funding from South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

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