Anker Huis

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

4.8
(34)
Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

Anker Huis is a boutique residential facility in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa specializing in the treatment of substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, and process addictions. Their revolutionary approach to treatment aims at healing the root cause of addiction with compassion, hospitality, and understanding. Instead of asking the common question, “Why are you addicted?" Anker Huis focuses on asking their clients, "Why are you in pain?" This question, though difficult, is crucial in understanding the root cause of addiction. Only then can addiction be understood and, ultimately, treated.

Expert, Comprehensive Care

While immersed in the program, clients will engage in 1-on-1 counseling using cognitive behavioral methods as well as group therapy, mindfulness training, trauma-specific therapy, and the Minnesota Model when needed. In addition to therapy, Anker Huis and its prime location offers some of the most unique activity outings for their clients. Weekly outings and activities can include a Table Mountain Cable Car, sandboarding, stand up paddle boarding, Robben Island visits, and more.

Recover in Private Luxury

The Anker Huis location in Constantia is known for its natural beauty and nearby world renowned beaches. The magnificent surroundings and world-class accommodations are truly awe inspiring. The luxury estate grounds enable clients to fully embrace the recovery lifestyle in a relaxed, natural environment. Lush greenery and thoughtfully designed gardens adorn the estate along with a swimming pool, perfect for exercise or soaking in the sun. Men’s and women’s accommodations are arranged in separate areas of the estate, providing comfort and privacy. Guests may choose shared bedrooms, with the option of private rooms available upon request. Georgian design is seen throughout the home with bespoke furniture and up-scale decor. The home comes equipped with spacious, comfortable lounge areas, perfect for relaxing in, and a billiards room for when clients wish to socialize. Gourmet meals are prepared by in-house chefs, and they can accommodate most all dietary restrictions one may have.

With an awe inspiring location combined with a compassionate, holistic approach, Anker Huis is truly a one-of-a-kind treatment program.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Typical Program Length
30-90 days
Founded in 2021
5 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +17 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +11 More

+44 20 4587 0495

Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($9,300/ 28 days), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

28 days
$9,300
+44 20 4587 0495

Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Allanah Wilson

Dr. Allanah Wilson

Psychiatrist

MBChB, FC Psych, MMed Psychiatry

Peter Powis

Peter Powis

Clinical Psychologist

MA Clinical Psych

Maresa Van Der Walt

Maresa Van Der Walt

Counseling Psychologist

Damien Fynn

Damien Fynn

General Manager

BPsych

Personalized And Evidence-Based Treatment
Personalized And Evidence-Based Treatment
Anker Huis uses evidence-based and cognitive treatment modalities in their programs, molding them around the individual needs, situations, and desires of each client. This comprehensive approach gets to the root cause of addiction and treats it accordingly. Clients at Anker Huis can depend on their entire multi-disciplinary team to deliver the most relevant and proven care possible.
Flexible Residential Stays
Flexible Residential Stays
Clients at Anker Huis have the flexibility to receive the most relevant care for them and their schedule, which may compute to a shorter or longer residential stay. Anker Huis offers a minimum stay of 30 days, with at least three months being their recommended residential stay. During residential treatment, men and women are housed separately for comfort and ease.
Family Support
Family Support
Anker Huis extends their support and care to the families of those struggling with addiction, whether or not they’re a client at Anker Huis. Family support groups meet each Saturday to give family members a community of support, advice, love, and education as their loved one battles addiction.
Private And Luxurious Accommodations
Private And Luxurious Accommodations
Clients at Anker Huis will enjoy a private and luxurious stay, complete with chef-prepared meals, double or single rooms, and spacious grounds with a garden and pool. Anker Huis also takes their clients on weekly outings to enjoy more of what South Africa has to offer, and to give a taste of the excitement and joy that lie in sober living.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

Midlife Adults

Midlife Adults

For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Minnesota Model

Minnesota Model

The Minnesota Model encourages abstinence and family-wide healing through the 12-Steps, group therapy, and individualized, psychological treatment.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acupuncture
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

Afrikaans
Dutch
English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Burnout

Burnout

Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.

Chronic Pain Management

Chronic Pain Management

Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana

Aftercare

Drug Screening
Family Follow-up Counseling
Support Meetings
Recovery Coach
Return Visits
Aftercare Home Support
Ability to Call a Counselor
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet Access

Amenities

Pool
Access to Nature
Gardens
Internet
Library
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Salon

Special Considerations

Halal
Flexible technology policies

Flexible technology policies

Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.

Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Family Member Stays

Family Member Stays

Treatment providers welcome family members to stay on-site to better the experience and success of patients and their families as a whole.

Kosher
Executive Program

Executive Program

Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.

Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Couples program

Couples program

Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Games
Massage
Physical Fitness
Swimming
Water Activities

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Swimming
Ziplining
Biking
Horseback Riding
Sightseeing
Boxing
Fishing

Off-Site Amenities

Pool
Airport Transfers
Gardens
Library
Fitness Center
Access to Nature
Reviews

What people are saying

4.8
Average of 34 reviews

Treatment

4.7

Accommodations

4.2

Food & Nutrition

4.7

Value

4.0

CG

Craig Gilfillan

Treatment in 2022 • (60 days) • Reviewed 08/14/22

5.0

Former Client

Self employed

Cape town

Alcohol
Trauma
I struggled with addiction for many years and have experienced a number of primary treatment facilities over the years but Ankerhuis provided me the ideal start to my recovery journey whilst enjoying luxury accommodation and finding a sense of tranquility on the grounds of the stately home environment Ankerhuis delivers. I was privileged to receive world class treatment throughout my journey and I felt at peace to find myself again. The professional staff and Counselling team were so beneficial to my process and would recommend Ankerhuis to anyone struggling with addiction and wanting a new way of life.
M

M.J.

Treatment in 2022 • (90 days) • Reviewed 08/24/22

5.0

Former Client

Netherlands

Cocaine
Depression
My experience, I started my treatment at Anker huis after an intervention from my family and friends. I was shocked en within 24 hours i arrived in South-Africa. The staff from Anker Huis collected met from the airport, they were very nice and kind. They were the first support that i met. Then i started treatment, it was intens but amazing don’t regret it att all! The counselors and other staff are all specialist and provided the best care i could wish of. I am clean now and happy again. They helped me out of my depression and got rid off all drugs. The house itself is beautifull its cosy and doesnt feel like a clinic. The food was delicious. But most off all everything that they do, is always for you. To give the best treatment they can!I want to thank them all! M.
A

Anonymous

Treatment in 2022 • (45 days) • Reviewed 08/10/22

4.0

Former Client

Administration

I liked the most the one on one sessions and group sessions, also the outing during weekend was nice. The least was the ongoing rebuilding of for example the roof

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $9,300/ 28 days.
The following therapies are included: acupuncture, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and more.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
The typical length is 30-90 days.
Yes, they offer detox (off-site).
Anker Huis provides detox (off-site), residential and more.
Anker Huis: Treatment Options, Amenities & Photos (Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa)