KickStart
The KickStart program is an eight-week therapeutic group specifically for men who are involved in the justice system where a link has been identified between offending behaviour and substance use. The group program is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and it supports participants to reduce substance related offending whilst providing a holistic approach for behavioural change.
Suitable for
Suitable for moderate to high-risk male offenders who are required as a condition of their parole or community based correction order to participate in drug and alcohol treatment.
Location
Grey Street, Ringwood
Address: 2 Grey St, Ringwood East 3135
Opening Hours: By appointment only
Phone: 1800 778 278 – central intake team
Referral requirements
Assessment via Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), and Community Offender Advice and Treatment Service (COATS). To be eligible for the program clients must be a male who has had an assessment as part of their order and deemed suitable on the basis there is a link between offending behaviour and substance use.
Program duration
8 weeks
Waiting period
Varies depending on program and volume of requests.
Cost
Free
More information
For more information, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9843 1288 and request to speak to a KickStart clinician