More Info on Services
We’ve spent decades supporting people with drug and / or alcohol dependence to reach their goals, whatever they may be.
Everyone who walks through our doors is valued for who they are. They’re respected and treated with dignity – always.
We stick with people, and we celebrate the wins – which are different for everyone.
We have a range of services, which include:
- A home-away-from-home detox unit, called Nova House
- Homebase withdrawal, to detox in your own home
- Counsellors to assist along the way
- Support groups
- Extra one-on-one support before and during your time with us
- Support for family, carers and friends
- Medication to replace heroin and oxy use
- Ongoing support and advice as you need it.
Click the service below to learn more.
“They helped me achieve a better understanding of myself, to unpack the chaos in my head, and gain the confidence to live on my own without fear or failure.” - BCHS residential detox client
Alcohol & Drugs Wellbeing Centre - Wanyanimbik Wayawan
You’ll find many of our drug and alcohol services at Wanyanimbik Wayawan – our beautiful wellbeing centre in North Bendigo (pictured right). It’s a really lovely place to visit.
Here, we offer many services that will support you through your AOD treatment including care recovery, mobile drug safety, counselling and support group sessions.
While you’re visiting, help yourself to our free food pantry, thanks to Foodshare Bendigo. Pick up some fresh fruit and veg, pasta, sauces and other goodies – sometimes even freshly home-baked banana bread.
“I'm feeling more like me.”
“I was finally able to trust someone.”
“Speak out. Get some help.”
Residential detox unit - Nova House
Our detox unit Nova House is more like a home than a medical facility. It has all the comforts of home, including lovely gardens and calm living spaces.
Here are some things you might like to know about Nova:
- It’s for people of all genders, aged 18+, to safely detox from drugs and/or alcohol.
- The average stay is 7 days.
- There is 24-hour in-house support from nurses, welfare workers, and our smoochy therapy cat, Bruce.
“Every single staff member was well informed, caring, helpful and were lovely to be around. They listened to me and I felt heard.”
Nova House features:
- Private, peaceful individual bedrooms
- Three bathrooms, including spa bath
- Full kitchen, open-plan living room, games room & quiet retreat room
- TV, DVD, stereo, Wii Fitness & computer (no internet)
- Pool table & basketball ring
- Piano & guitars
- Gardens, veggie beds, BBQ & outdoor area.
Homebased detox
Want to detox at home? We can support you to achieve that.
We’ll work with your GP to make a plan that’s just for you. Our nurse will visit you every day to make sure you’re ok, and to bring you what you need.
Homebased Detox is a great option if you:
- Are aged 16+
- Live in the City of Greater Bendigo
- Have a safe home environment
- Have an adult support person at home
- Want to detox from alcohol, cannabis, meth or benzos.
It might not be the safest option if you:
- Are pregnant
- Have a history of withdrawal seizures
- Have complex heart conditions
- Are experiencing complex mental health difficulties
- Are withdrawing from GHB
- Are using opioids and not on replacement therapy.
If this is the case, we will assist in connecting you with the right services.
Sound like Homebased Detox is for you?
Call 5406 1277 or fill out our online referral form.
Medication to replace heroin and oxycontin use
Our friendly Pharmacotherapy Clinic provides medication to manage addiction.
Here we can support you to begin and continue living a life free of opioid dependence.
We are proud of our clients, and what they achieve through our service.
If you’re experiencing addiction to heroin, and/or prescribed medications, like oxycontin, morphine and codeine, we can provide an appropriate replacement therapy.
Visits to our doctor or addiction nurse practitioner are bulk billed through Medicare.
Please bring your Medicare and health concession card with you when you visit.
Note: There is a cost associated with the supply of some medications.
Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to opioid replacement therapy?
Click the link below to hear from our Pharmacotherapy Practice Manager, Carlotta.
Telehealth now available
We can connect you with an addiction medicine specialist from Western Health in Melbourne, via online consultations from our Kangaroo Flat clinic.
Simply let us know if you are interested in attending an appointment.
