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Changes Addiction Rehab
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Changes Addiction Rehab
Changes Addiction Rehab
About Changes Addiction Rehab
Customized Treatment
Changes Addiction Rehab offers comprehensive programs that address the disease of addiction using 5 key elements: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual impacts of addiction and recovery. The method was developed by addiction professionals and experts that have a combined experience of more than 100 years. It is a customized, hands-on style of treatment that combines holistic therapies with a medical approach. Patients are paired with a clinical psychologist and an addictions specialist to address any underlying co-occurring conditions. During treatment, clients will have the opportunity to engage in individual counseling, family therapy, 12-Step facilitation, yoga and personal fitness. Changes Rehbab is also proud to stand out from the rest by being South Africa's first treatment center to offer BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®. They are aware of the important role that trauma plays in addiction and employ a variety of tactics to aid with trauma recovery. With this treatment, clients' chances of avoiding relapse and achieving long-term recovery are significantly improved when their trauma has been resolved.
Programs and Pricing
Medical detox, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment programmes as well as relapse prevention care are all offered at Changes Rehab. The program length is based on Changes recommendations and the individuals specific needs. Programs range from intensity and include inpatient, long-term recovery, sober living, and outpatient care. Pricing is as follows: 24-day inpatient R47,000.00, 28-day inpatient – R52,000.00, 42-day inpatient – R70,000.00, Secondary (long-term facility) – R29,000.00, Tertiary (halfway housing includes outpatient programmes) – R24,000.00.
Secure Setting
Each program takes place at 3 unique facilities near Johannesburg, South Africa. Primary (inpatient) accommodates 16 patients in a cozy, secure environment. Secondary (long-term) treatment is a 20-bed facility located on a spacious plot with farm animals and equine therapy. Healthy meals are served, and clients' dietary requirements are taken into account. Clients also receive 24-hour care, including nighttime nursing coverage for any crises they may experience. Sober living homes are situated in Fairlands, Northcliff and Melville. Sober living sets the stage for integrating back into society while participating in daily therapeutic activities, individual counseling, and group therapy.
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Center Overview
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.
Cash Pay Rates
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Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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 is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Who We Treat
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
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.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
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
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
Animal Therapy
Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Interpersonal Therapy
This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
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.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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 is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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 is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Center Pets
Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
What people are saying
Treatment
4.6
Accommodations
4.3
Food & Nutrition
3.9
Value
4.1
Pros
- Supportive Aftercare (3)
- Addressed Trauma (3)
- Friendly & Competent Staff (2)
- Confidential (2)
Gordon
Treatment in 2021 • (180+ days) • Reviewed 02/02/24
Loved One of a Former Client
Smith
Treatment in 2024 • (21 days) • Reviewed 05/25/25
Former Client
James H
Treatment in 2023 • (30 days) • Reviewed 04/15/24
Former Client
•Director
•Cape Town
Gregory
Treatment in 2019 • (90 days) • Reviewed 09/11/23
Former Client
•Plumber