Connection Mental Healthcare

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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.

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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.

Connection Mental Healthcare treats addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns in their charming, seaside residential center in the Western Cape of South Africa. They are dedicated to doing more than just treating the surface-level issues, and use an intake assessment with psychological and psychiatric components for added insight into client care needs. Each client’s treatment plan is highly individualized, and can range from a minimum 28-day stay to a recommended 42-day program.

Wide Range of Primary and Co-Occurring Conditions

Connection Mental Healthcare’s committed staff take the time to discover what the client’s needs are and get an understanding of any difficulties they may be facing, so the team can provide tailored guidance to suit their needs whether treating a substance addiction, process addiction, or co-occurring mental health concern. They treat substance addictions including alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, speed, ketamine, MDMA, designer and prescription drugs. They also treat process addictions such as gambling and gaming. They simultaneously address mental health concerns, such as burnout, depression, stress, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. Connection Mental Healthcare also aims to treat mood swings, relationship and work issues, impulse problems, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem.

Extensive Therapy Modalities

Connection Mental Healthcare’s professionals can assist clients from the first steps of recovery—finding medical detox accommodations—through effective post-treatment planning. During their residential program, they can provide medication management. Treatment incorporates 12-Step philosophy, and clients attend on-site AA or NA meetings. Individual, group, and family therapy sessions involve methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused and goal-oriented therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). Their staff provide life skills training, psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, and stress management. They strive to heal the mind, body, and spirit, so they also use mindful meditation, relaxation therapy, and experiential and recreational therapies. For aftercare, Connection Mental Healthcare has an extensive network of safe houses and counseling for addiction and mental health care to refer clients to.

A Seaside Sanctuary for Healing

Located in the seaside village of St. James south of Cape Town, Connection Mental Healthcare is a minute’s walk from the beach and has stunning views of False Bay. Onsite, clients have access to a pool, outdoor lounge, fitness center, and walking trails. They offer both private and shared rooms, gourmet meals, and housekeeping services. A sports instructor is available for fitness sessions in the gym. Clients enjoy regular outings to Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, bowling, museums, and mini golf.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Therapeutic Location

  • Utmost Confidentiality

  • Private Rooms Available

  • Budget Friendly

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
3 Rodwell Road, St James Western Cape 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
4-6 weeks
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Codependency +14 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here (€9.800 - €14.000/28 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.

per night - Shared Room
€350
per night - Private Room
€500
+44 (808) 196 7252

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World-Class Care from a Multi-Disciplinary Team
World-Class Care from a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Connection Mental Healthcare has a passionate and talented team of experts with many years of clinical experience dedicated to providing clients with customised care. Their national and international specialists are able to leverage years of experience and knowledge to provide clinically excellent treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Their multi-disciplinary team consists of highly skilled doctors, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, recovery assistants, a sports instructor, and other support staff who support each client on their journey.
Comprehensive Family Support for Healing Together
Comprehensive Family Support for Healing Together
At Connection Mental Healthcare, they understand how hard it is to have a loved one with an addiction. Relationships can become strained, and family members often feel frustrated and powerless in the face of such difficult circumstances. That’s why their Family Program exists – so that those affected by someone else’s addiction can receive help and advice on navigating this challenging issue. Through individual conversations with family members, they aim to make a difference in the lives of both their clients and their families. Their team helps break destructive patterns while fostering healthier relationships; an essential component of successful rehabilitation. These family sessions contribute towards more positive outcomes during a difficult time.
Budget-Friendly, Top-Tier Location and Treatment
Budget-Friendly, Top-Tier Location and Treatment
Clients at Connection Mental Healthcare benefit from beachside luxury, incredible hospitality, and clinical excellence at an affordable cost. Evidence shows that the environment contributes to the effectiveness of treatment in mental healthcare. At Connection, every client can enjoy seaside therapy sessions and daily walks along the beach, views of False Bay, and delicious meals at a reasonable, all-inclusive price.
Tailored Recovery for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Addictions
Tailored Recovery for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Addictions
Connection Mental Healthcare knows that breaking addiction, whether substance or behavioural, requires dedication and commitment. Their team offers professional help with respect and no judgement to those seeking recovery from any form of dependency. They provide specialised programs tailored to each client’s needs regarding addiction and recovery. Their intake process allows their staff to gain an understanding of how this dependency has impacted the client and what kind of treatment plan would be most effective for regaining control over their life once again. Any addiction can be treated with co-occurring substance use or mental health disorders.
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
Not Offered at This Center
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.
Recovery Coaching
Recovery coaching is a type of support service designed to help individuals maintain their recovery goals, provide guidance and support, and connect them with resources and community-based services.
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.
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed with 24-hour nursing and physician care in a residential or medically-based setting, and can include any combination of medication, counseling and therapy.
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.

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.

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.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Older Adults

Older Adults

Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.

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.

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.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

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.

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.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

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.

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.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

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
Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy

A hypnotherapist guides patients through a trance-like state. This helps them identify and process subconscious emotions and regain inner control.

Languages

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.

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.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Internet Addiction

Internet Addiction

Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.

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.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Support Meetings (on-site)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Internet
Internet Access

Amenities

Pool
Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet
Internet Access
Ocean View
Chef-prepared Meals

Special Considerations

Family Program
Vegetarian
Kosher
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.

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

Activities

AA/NA Meetings
Beach Walks
Games
Hiking
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Bowling
Beach Walks
Swimming
Sightseeing
Reading
Museums
Physical Fitness
Hiking

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Walking Trails
Access to Nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs €9.800 - €14.000/28 days .
The following therapies are included: mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, stress management and more.
Cape Town, South Africa, Africa.
The typical length is 4-6 weeks.
Yes, they offer medical detox (off-site).
Connection Mental Healthcare provides private therapy, residential and more.