Triple Care Farm Withdrawal Program

David Martin Place is a residential drug and alcohol withdrawal facility that helps16-24 year-olds to overcome addiction and lead healthy lives.

david martin place withdrawal building outside

Helping young people detox effectively

David Martin Place is a youth-specific withdrawal facility providing 24/7 medical support onsite at Triple Care Farm, supporting young people in a safe, secure and encouraging environment to give them the best chance of long-term success.

Most detox facilities aren’t appropriate for young people. Adult facilities don’t provide the support young people need to recover, particularly those with underlying mental illness, exposing them to more trauma. Adult facilities don’t address the reasons why young people begin using in the first place or equip them with the tools needed to break the cycle of addiction.

Unlike conventional adult facilities, David Martin Place is purpose-built to meet the specific needs of young people. The withdrawal process can be daunting, but David Martin Place ensures that young people have choices and access to the treatment option that best meets their needs.

Programs that provide choices for young people to access the treatment option that best meets their needs are proven to achieve better outcomes.

How it works

This program provides:

Up to 28 days of residential care and treatment
24/7 Medical support
Counselling
Case management

Family support
Education activities
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (if necessary)
Sport and recreation activities

Ongoing care

Young people who have completed the Withdrawal program can go on to take part in the Residential Rehabilitation program, also located at Triple Care Farm.

All young people who take part in the Withdrawal program are supported when they move back into the community with Aftercare. Each young person is offered up to six months of support in the Aftercare Program as they move back into the community. This is a critical part of the program as young people begin to implement everything they have learnt, with the support and guidance of an Aftercare Worker.

Read the Impact and Outcomes report and learn about how young people are supported back to health.

student talking with counsellor on bench

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

There is a fee of $150/week to take part in the Triple Care Farm programs.

For young people who are under the legal care of a government department, a different fee structure applies.

Details of these fees are available on application.

How long is the waiting list?

The waiting list for places in the program varies. As soon as a place becomes available, we offer it to the next eligible young person on the waiting list.

For specific information on the current waiting list, please contact the Triple Care Farm Intake Team on (02) 4885 1265.

What are the facilities like?

Each young person has their own bedroom and bathroom. The living quarters are shared amongst males and females.

Apply

If you are aged between 16 and 24 and are interested in seeking help for your problematic drug or alcohol use:

Apply to the program

Isabel said “I’m Scared”

A past student, Isabel came to Triple Care Farm Detox having tried to get off drugs before, “I just need help to detox so that I can get back to school but I can’t do it on my own and I’m scared to go anywhere else” she said.