International Centers
Also see International Treatment Locators to find treatment centers worldwide.
Addiction Recovery Centres at Malvern Private Hospital
| Location: Malvern East, Melbourne, Australia Phone: (03) 9885 9621 Email: malvernreception@iphoa.com.au Website: www.malvernprivate.com.au Licensed: Yes Accredited: Yes, NSQHS and National Mental Health Standards |
Beds: 27-private bed hospital Cost: 28-day residential program in most cases covered by private health insurance; special prices offered for those without insurance Scholarships: Not known Exercise facilities: Yes Detox: Yes |
The Addiction Treatment Recovery Program is a residential, abstinence-based program encompassing detoxification and rehabilitation. Services, education and support include addiction medicine specialists, psychiatrists, clinical counselors, specialized nursing, social work, family therapy, and psychological services, all with a 12-step focus. Included are individual and group counseling sessions, therapeutic listening and problem-solving programs, art therapy, exercise, yoga and relaxation sessions, 12-step meetings and more. After discharge there is a day program and aftercare program to support long-term recovery.
ARC Addiction Recovery Center
| Location: Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK Phone: 02392 37 87 26 Email: info@arcproject.org.uk Website: https://arcproject.org.uk/ Licensed: Registered and licensed by CQC. Monitored by NDTMS Accredited: None |
Beds: 19 Cost: £960 per week; or $1305 US dollars per week Insurances accepted: Yes Scholarships: No Exercise facilities: Yes. Free gym pass. Detox: Yes at £900pw. |
ARC uses a wide mix of treatment techniques in addition to a 12-step approach. These include CBT, regular exercise, transactional analysis to deal with early life issues, RFT to identify the language we use that creates self-harming behaviors like addiction, and more. Treatment is customized to the individual. They offer a 12-Week Primary Treatment and a 12-Week Secondary Treatment program.
Banyan Tree
| Location: 101 Moo 13, Inthakin, Mae Tang, Chiang Mai, 501f, 50, Thailand Phone: +66637780505 Email: info@banyantree21.com Website: banyantree21.comm Licensed: No Accredited: No Beds: 10 |
Cost: $4200 for 21 days all-inclusive (current promotion for 2017 of $2800) Insurance Accepted: Not known Scholarships: No On-site Exercise Facilities: Yes Detox: Thai herbal detox |
Banyan Tree provides 21-day residential immersion in traditional Eastern local and cultural expressions of kindness and healing, combined with a fresh look at classic Western psychological addiction strategies. This includes the use of some ancient and traditional herbal remedies in their rehabilitation program and practices specific to the Lanna Kingdom combined with some of the more useful contemporary Western approaches. The program includes group meetings, one on one counseling, yoga, tai chi and dance classes, meditation, art workshops, Thai cooking classes, and Thai massage. Thai herbal medicines are available after conducting an individual assessment of the mental, emotional and physical needs of a participant.
Bethesda Recovery
| Location: 24 Longships Drive, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa Phone: +27 (0)44 533 3606 Email: bethesda4recovery.com/contact-us Website: www.bethesda4recovery.com Licensed: Department of Social Development of South Africa Accredited: Department of Social Development of South Africa; Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF) Beds: 14 |
Cost: R25,000 (28 DAYS) - $2113 US dollars; Plus once-off refundable float R4000($338 US dollar) Insurance Accepted: Not known Scholarships: No On-site Exercise Facilities: Local gym membership; Beach and forest walks, nature hikes Detox: No |
Bethesda Recovery provides a multi-faceted drug rehab program rooted in the first five steps of the 12-step recovery program. Their approach is modeled on the clinical 28-Day Minnesota Model. It incorporates proven life lessons based on the Behavior Modification Model for both residents and family during the addiction treatment program. Services include individual counseling, lectures and group therapy. For program graduates, they also offer 12 months ongoing outpatient aftercare and, if necessary, relapse rescue. Staff are a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical and counseling professionals with an addiction specialist team who have worked together for 14 years.
Broadway Lodge
| Location: Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS24 9NN England Phone: +44 (0)1934 815515 Email: enquiries@broadwaylodge.org.uk Website: www.broadwaylodge.org.uk Licensed: Care Quality Commission Accredited: Care Quality Commission Beds: 32 |
Cost: £2,000 or $2,495 USD per detox week, £1500 or $1872 USD per week for residential rehabilitation Insurance Accepted: No Scholarships: May be available depending on circumstances On-site Exercise Facilities: Tai chi and aerobics on site; access to local gym Detox: No |
Established in 1974, this non-profit organization and registered charity provides residential addiction treatment in the UK. Detoxification is required before admission or can be provided within the Primary Care unit through the medical team. Primary Care Residential Rehabilitation offers an intensive, high support residential placement up to 12 weeks that is based on the 12 Steps and Mutual Aid meetings to sustain recovery. Clients meet with a counselor on most days during the first week and regularly after that throughout treatment. Together they establish a care plan tailored to the client’s needs and specific treatment goals. The program also includes group therapy, lectures, workshops, educational CDs and DVDs, assignments, therapeutic films and Fellowship Meetings.
The Secondary Care unit is a stepping stone between Primary Care and a return to independent living. This 12-step program develops the social, life and recovery skills for sustaining long-term recovery. Individual counselling, group therapy, workshops and attendance at AA/NA meetings are provided.
The Cabin Chiang Mai
| Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand Phone: +66 80 446 8850 US and Canada: 1 888 806 6776 Email: contact@thecabinchiangmai.com Website: www.thecabinchiangmai.com Licensed: Thailand Ministry of Public Health Accredited: All counselors are DANOS (UK Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards accredited) and all addiction counselors are licensed Beds: 60 |
Cost: $14,000 USD per month Insurance Accepted: Most major worldwide private insurers Scholarships: No On-site Exercise Facilities: outdoor gym, 2 swimming pools, lawn facilities for yoga and meditation therapy Detox: Available under detox specialist supervision and round-the-click medical team |
The main treatment used is Recovery Zones which combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the 12 Steps and Mindfulness Meditation. This is augmented by tailored exercise therapy including yoga, mountain biking, water fitness, personal training, Pilates and more. The overall aim is to create both a sound mind and body. The clinical staff is composed of Australian and UK trained psychiatrists, psychologists and counselors. The program offers individual therapy sessions with a dedicated case manager, group therapy twice a day/six days a week, and workshops each night.
Castle Craig
| Location: Scotland, UK Phone: 0808 159 2168 +44 1721 722 763 (outside UK) Email: info@castlecraig.co.uk Website: www.castlecraig.co.uk Licensed: Healthcare Improvement Scotland Accredited: Intertek Beds: Intensive Treatment Unit: 52 Extended Treatment Unit: 67 |
Cost: Intensive Treatment Unit: (Day 1-42) $17,300 USD a month (shared room); $23,000 (private room) Extended Care Unit: (Day 42-90+) $8,300 USD per month Insurance Accepted: BUPA, AXA PPP, CIGNA and others Scholarships: Case by case basis On-site Exercise Facilities: Gym and outdoor activities Detox: Full medically supervised alcohol and drug detox |
This well-established residential addiction treatment clinic in Scotland, UK provides medical and psychological-based addiction treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction. The team of doctors, nurses and therapists is led by consultant psychiatrists and a medical director. The intensive residential treatment program combines full medical treatment, 12 step work, focus on healthy dietary and fitness habits, relapse prevention techniques and holistic therapy for mind/body/spirit including drumming, equine-assisted therapy, mindfulness meditation, art groups, aromatherapy, acupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and more. Medical insurance is accepted and some patients receive funding through their national health insurer – in the UK this is the NHS or the local authority.
C.H.A.N.G.E.S Treatment Recovery Center
| Location: Northcliff, Johannesburg South Africa; Ruimsig, Tres Jolie, Roodepoort South Africa Phone: +27114780601 Email: change@changesrehab.co.za Website: http://www.changesrehab.co.za/ Licensed: South African Department of Health Accredited: Rehab Grading Council of South Africa, Four Star Rating Beds: Approximately 40 beds between the two facilities. |
Cost: 3 weeks R 43 200.00 including detox ($3,649 US Dollars), 4 weeks R 45 000.00 including detox ($3,801 US Dollars), 6 weeks R 55 000.00 ($4,646 US Dollars). Long Term Treatment on the Farm is R 25 000.00 ($2,112 US Dollars a month) Insurance Accepted: All Medical Aid is accepted in South Africa Scholarships: No, but accept funding from local and international donors for clients who cannot afford to pay Exercise Facilities: Yes at both facilities Detox: Detox is provided at their licensed facility |
This center has two facilities: a short term 4, 6 and 12-week program and the farm which is a minimum 3-month program. At the farm focus is placed on holistic treatment with emphasis on life skills and trauma healing. Offerings include cooking skills, gardening, farming and caring for animals, wood workshops, ceramics, mosaics and creative art expressions. This is combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, group and individual therapy and a strong emphasis on 12 step groups, step work and meetings. The main center is a detox unit plus an extra 10 beds. They also provide ongoing, continual support and treatment after the patient leaves the facility.
The Dawn
| Location: Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand Phone: US (800 355 5412) Email: info@thedawnrehab.com Website: http://thedawnrehab.com Licensed: Thai Ministry of Public Health Accredited: None Beds: 20 private rooms |
Cost: From $8.000 for 28 days Scholarships: No Exercise Facilities: Yes, fully-equipped gym with a personal trainer. Yoga and meditation room, swimming pool and spa facilities. Weekly excursions/hikes/bike rides in the countryside. Detox: Yes, 24/7 supervised drug- and alcohol medical detox available. |
Located just outside the city of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, The Dawn is a residential holistic treatment center for alcohol- and drug- addiction that specializes in treating unresolved trauma, a hidden cause of many addictions. They use the 'Twin Pillars' program, a mixture of Eastern and Western treatment options designed to combine proven psychological treatment methods like CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with wellness practices such as yoga, meditation, and massage that are deeply rooted in the Thai wellness culture.
Fresh Start Recovery Programme
| Location: Subiaco, Western Australia Phone: (08) 9381 1333 Email: info@freshstart.org.au Website: www.freshstart.org.au Licensed: Not known Accredited: Health Department of Western Australia |
Beds: Not known Cost: $6,000 AUD for naltrexone implant and related processes Scholarships: None Exercise facilities: None Detox: Yes |
Fresh Start Recovery Programs are focused on recovery from amphetamine, alcohol, benzodiazepine and opiate dependence. The program was developed by Dr. George O'Neil, who pioneered new medical procedures for addiction recovery for over 30 years including the use of naltrexone in Australia for opiate addiction. In the first few days after starting treatment on either naltrexone or flumazenil it is strongly recommend that clients stay at the Medical House where they receive 24-hour care and medical assistance for the acute stages of detoxification and withdrawal. They then move to Assessment Houses which provide a stable environment, supervision, medication if necessary, and rehabilitation assessment. Clients then move to one of the rehabilitation centers or another rehabilitation program for approximately 6 months to receive longer term education and training, work on relationships, and spiritual healing. This is followed by moving to a halfway house or return to a stable home environment. Fresh Start's approach is sometimes known as the PHREE model: Physiology, Housing, Relationships, Education, and Employment.
Galino House
| Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa Phone: 051 436 0886 / 087 766 9283 Email: info@galinohouse.co.za Website: galinohouse.co.za Licensed: Dept. of Social Development Medical Aid Board Accredited: Dept. of Social Development and ACT |
Beds: 17 Cost: R21,000 per month / US$ 2,000 per month Insurance: All major medical aid companies Scholarships: None Exercise facilities: None Detox: Off-premise detox facility access at additional cost |
Galino House treats drug and alcohol addiction as an illness and is based on the Minnesota model of treatment (12 steps). Their team of clinicians, nurses and counselors specialize in addiction recovery. Treatment focuses on all aspects of the patient’s well-being and is tailored to each person’s needs. It includes counseling, group therapy, motivational talks, weekly goal setting, big book study groups, educational groups, and attention to nutrition, exercise, relaxation and recreation. The facility offers a tranquil setting to facilitate the recovery process. Standards meet international requirements with affiliations to professional organizations abroad including the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counsellors.
Gladstones Clinic Bristol
| Location: Bristol, UK; Notting Hill, London, UK; Cotswold, UK Phone: 0808 278 2762 Email: help@gladstonesclinic.com Website: gladstonesclinic.com Licensed: C.Q.C (Care Quality Commission) Accredited: F.D.A.P. (Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals) & E.A.T.A. (European Association for the Treatment of Addiction) |
Beds: Bristol has 25; London has 8 beds; Cotswold has 12 beds Cost: $11,260 for 28 days of Primary Care - includes detox Insurance: Accepted Scholarships: None Exercise facilities: Offsite supervised access Detox: Drug and alcohol detox available |
Gladstones Clinic applies holistic, non 12-step, and integrative medical therapies to the treatment of drug and alcohol disorders in a private, residential setting. Cognitive behavioural therapy, group and one-to-one counselling, acupuncture, meditation, diet and nutrition all play vital roles in the treatment model. Gladstones applies a total abstinence-based philosophy to long-term recovery and equips clients with the necessary tools and support networks to achieve it. All clients who successfully complete a recovery programme are eligible for free and ongoing Saturday Morning Aftercare for life.
Hope Rehab Thailand
| Location: Sri Racha, Chonburi, Thailand Phone: +66 8952 91 297 From USA: +1 323 250 06828952 91 297 Email: simon@hoperehabthailand.com Website: hope-rehab-center-thailand.com Licensed: In process from the Thai government Accredited: FDAP Affiliated and NAADAC certified |
Beds: 20 private rooms Cost: $7500 first month, $6500 second & subsequent months Scholarships: Discounts sometimes available depending on circumstances and availability Insurance: No Exercise facilities: On-site Detox: Yes |
Hope Offers intensive 30 day & long-term programs in a 20-bed facility on the coast of Thailand less than an hour from Bangkok. The 7 acre walled grounds with gyms and a swimming pool provides a peaceful environment for the recovery process. They use a holistic approach to addiction treatment combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, fitness, group therapy, counseling and 12-step principles.
iRecover Addiction Treatment Centers
| Location: Tees, Alberta, Canada Phone: (877) 387-4155 Contact Form: irecovertreatment.com/contact-us/ Website: irecovertreatment.com/ Licensed: Yes Accredited: CARF |
Beds: 27 rooms and 10 detox rooms Cost: 3 week program is $6,100 CAD + GST, full six-week program is $10,400 CAD + GST. Program change to 4 and 8 weeks – check for new pricing. Scholarships: Yes Exercise facilities: Yes Detox: Medical detox with 24 hour medical staff on site |
iRecovery offers structured four week and eight-week residential treatment programs for men and women recovering from addiction to alcohol and/or drugs. The program includes medical detox, a 12-step classroom-based program, individual counseling, fellowship meetings, and cognitive behavioral therapy. It provides education on health and diet, physical exercise, social connection and spiritual healing. Financing may be available through Medicard and Healthsmart. Accepts most medical insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna and United Healthcare.
Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre
| Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Phone: 1-800-676-3393 Email: ledgehill.com/location Website: www.ledgehill.com Licensed: None required in Nova Scotia Accredited: NAATP, professional staff |
Beds: 9 Cost: 30 days $12,950 Private room; 45 days $17,950; 60 days $22,950; 90 days $30,950 Scholarships: None Exercise facilities: On and off site Detox: On-site medically-supervised by full time nurses coordinated by the medical team. |
This one-year multi-phase treatment program begins with a 45, 60 or 90-day core program or a 30-day condensed program. It is based on the 12-step model supplemented with therapies such as meditation, yoga, massage and exercise, with home cooked meals in a beautiful natural environment. Treatments include individual and group therapy, physical exercise, spiritual counseling, and healthy lifestyle coaching. An after-care program assures regular contact with a counselor as well as contacts with ongoing recovery programs such as NA and AA for one year after treatment.
The Orchard Recovery and Addiction Treatment Center
| Location: British Columbia, Canada Phone: 866-233-2299 or 604-947-0420 Email: intake@orchardrecovery.com Website: www.orchardrecovery.com Licensed: Not known Accredited: Not known | Beds: 25 Cost: 28-day program $13,700 CDN, 42-day program $18,900 CDN, 10-day introduction to recovery $6,500 Scholarships: Not known Exercise facilities: Not known Detox: Yes |
The Orchard Drug Treatment Center offers a number of options for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. Care includes detox, primary care, extended care/sober living and ongoing alumni aftercare services. Treatment is a balance of clinical interventions, 12-step recovery, and holistic modalities. Flexible lengths of stay begin with a 10-day introduction to treatment, detox and stabilization, followed by 28, 42 and 90 plus day programs to build a solid recovery foundation. The 42-day program includes diagnostic assessment, a medical evaluation, peer and group therapy, life skills strategies, spiritual development, relapse prevention and six weekends of family programming. Orchard is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).
Recovery Direct
| Location: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa Phone: 0792357415 Email: enquiries@recoverydirect.net Website: www.recoverydirect.co.za Licensed: National Compliance Regulatory Authority of South Africa Accredited: Not known |
Beds: 16 Cost: Shared: R65 000 ($4,588 UA dollars) ex vat for 28 days. Scholarships: N/A Exercise facilities: Pool, gym Detox: No |
Expert consulting and residential psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses operate within a collaborative environment to enhance outcomes for each person. Features include individual treatment plain, daily therapy groups, and daily one-on-one therapy. Patients may choose their length of stay although usually complete program cycles are maintained from 21 to 28 days on a pay as you go basis. Accommodations consist of suites, with luxury executive suites available as well.
Serenity Vista Addiction Recovery Retreat
| Location: Boquete, Panama, Central America Phone: (786) 245-4067 or (507) 6839-0569 Email : info@serenityvista.com Website: serenityvista.com Licensed: Federal Government of Panama Accredited: No |
Beds: 6 Insurance Accepted: Self-pay Cost: standard room $13,050 for 45 days; private room $23,490 for 45 days Scholarships: No Exercise facilities: Weekly trips to the spa/gym, daily nature walks with the 'therapy dog' and weekly recreation activities Detox: Local medical assistance for detox available |
In the tropical mountains of central Panama, Serenity Vista is an English-speaking, Canadian owned recovery retreat for alcohol, nicotine, and other drug addictions. They offer 45-70-90-day programs based on the Minnesota Model of treating addiction as a disease and using a 12-step based recovery program. Holistic individualized treatments include professional therapies, adventure recreations like sailing, and participation in the 12 Step recovery community of Boquete. Professional counselors and therapists lead two, 2-hour sessions each day emphasizing important recovery concepts, healing work and the development of new life-living skills. Financing options are available.
Sobriety Home
| Location: Godmanchester, Quebec, Canada Phone: 1-877-777-4386 Email: sobriety.ca/contact_us.htm Website: www.sobriety.ca Licensed: Ministry of Health and Social Services, Government of Quebec Accredited: Dept of Health and Social Services |
Beds: 12 private rooms with private bathroom Cost: $9,990 for 30 days Scholarships: Not known Exercise facilities: Gym, recreation program, personal fitness coaching Detox: Yes; medically supervised, licensed to dispense methadone and suboxone for detox and maintenance |
Sobriety Home Foundation is a small not for profit residential alcohol and drug treatment center located in the countryside outside of Quebec. It offers medical and psychological addiction treatment programs in a quiet rural environment conducive to recovery. While traditional cognitive therapy is the basis of their program, their holistic approach includes individual and family counseling, creative arts therapies, and traditional native healing based on the traditions of the North American aboriginal peoples of the Turtle Island.
Sunrise Addiction Treatment Centre
| Location: Western Cape, South Africa Phone: 0812503052 Email: recover@atsunrise.co.za Website: www.recoveratsunrise.com Licensed: Yes, Department of Social Development Accredited: Yes, Board of health care fund |
Beds: 14 Cost: R20 000 for 28 days ($1666 USD), R25 000 ($2080 USD) for international clients Scholarships: No Exercise facilities: a swimming pool, exercise activities and morning walks Detox: No |
The facility is set on a farm surrounded by mountains and a river. Treatment is based on the Minnesota Model (treating addiction as a disease) and the 12-step program of recovery. It provides cognitive behavioral therapies and holistic treatment in a private setting. Group activities include daily reading and meditation sessions, group therapy sessions, 12-step meetings, life skills coaching, and one-on-one counseling sessions. All counselors are recovering addicts.
Tropical Oasis Treatment Center
| Location: Esetrillos Oeste, Costa Rica, Central America Phone: 1-866-921-3778 Email: info@oasistropical1.com or http://www.oasistropical1.com/contact/ Website: www.oasistropical1.com Licensed: State Department of Health Accredited: Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (IAFA) |
Beds: 18 Cost: $6,500 for 30 days Scholarships: NA Exercise facilities: Yes Detox: Yes |
This English speaking recovery center is located in a tropical rainforest surrounded by ocean views. The program addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of recovery from a mind, body, spirit perspective. Services include individual and group therapy, education, and medical management as well as massage, yoga and acupuncture. Staff includes an addiction counsellor, medical doctor, nutritionist, and psychologists.
A Valiant Recovery
| Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Phone: 877-958-8247 Email: admin@valiantrecovery.com Website: www.valiantrecovery.com Licensed: None Accredited: Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (IAFA) |
Beds: 10 Cost: $13,500 a month Scholarships: Partial Exercise facilities: Gym Detox: Medical detox |
Located in British Columbia this residential treatment program includes detox and alcohol and drug treatment. It incorporates a 12-step spiritual approach to recovery as well as group and individual therapy. It also includes holistic approaches such as art therapy, equine therapy, anger and stress management, nutrition, physical fitness, and IV amino acid therapy.
The Victoria Program
| Location: Marbella, Spain Phone: In the UK 01444 245 859 In Spain (+34) 902 240 097
Email: bernardoruizvictoria@yahoo.esWebsite: www.cop.es/colegiados/gr02556/treatment.htm Licensed: Spanish Ministry of Health Accredited: Spanish Ministry of Health |
Beds: 4-8 people Cost: $3,500 Euros for 10 days Scholarships: Not known Exercise facilities: Not known Detox: No |
Established in Spain in 1984, the residential phase of this program lasts ten days and is run from Mundatluz Hotel in Marbella, Spain. This intensive program helps clients learn how to live without drugs or alcohol. Based on the cognitive-behavioral model of relapse prevention, the program is conducted in both English and Spanish by clinical psychologists, physicians and specifically trained therapists. It consists of three phases: 1. Admission: A series of individual and family sessions focusing on information, motivation and assessment conducted local to the client's residence whenever possible; 2. Treatment: Ten days of intensive Residential Therapy including group and individual sessions, education, relaxation and stress management, cognitive therapy, goal setting and relapse prevention techniques; and 3. Follow-up: Individual and family sessions to consolidate the changes and prevent relapse. The client continues for at least a year with non-residential consultations, with the same therapist, if possible, who took care of their admission phase.
