Recovery Programs in Waurn Ponds at Southbay Private
At Southbay Private, we offer a full range of addiction recovery programs for residents of Waurn Ponds, home to Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. Our St Kilda facility is around 1 hour away via the Princes Freeway, and clients travelling from Waurn Ponds can choose from inpatient, day program, outpatient or counselling-based care depending on what fits their circumstances.
Inpatient Recovery Program
For those who need intensive, immersive support, Southbay Private offers an inpatient program that can range from 28 to 90 days. You’ll be surrounded by experienced addiction professionals who provide personalised treatment in a private room, giving you the space to focus solely on your recovery. Our team combines clinical expertise with lived experience, ensuring you’re supported every step of the way.
What’s Included:
Personalised treatment plans tailored to your needs
24/7 care and professional support
A serene, private environment near the bay to promote healing
Access to recreational and wellness activities
Our inpatient program offers a supportive, immersive recovery experience for those living in Waurn Ponds, around 1 hour from St Kilda via the Princes Freeway, helping you regain strength away from familiar routines.
Day Program: A Flexible Path to Recovery
Our Day Program gives people in Waurn Ponds structured recovery support with flexible attendance (3, 5 or 7 days per week), so you can keep working, studying or caring for family while getting the therapy you need. Waurn Ponds is a Geelong suburb, and many clients find the day program a realistic option even with the trip from home.
What’s Included:
Flexibility to attend 3, 5, or 7 days per week
Holistic care, including mindfulness and fitness
Ongoing support to maintain balance in your everyday life
For those in Waurn Ponds balancing recovery with everyday responsibilities, the Day Program offers a manageable rhythm – even with the trip from home, around 1 hour each way.
Outpatient Program & 24/7 Relapse Prevention
Recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does. Our Outpatient Program offers ongoing, 24/7-supported relapse prevention for clients returning to Waurn Ponds via the Princes Freeway, helping maintain the progress made during treatment even at a distance of around 1 hour from St Kilda.
What’s Included:
Ongoing therapy sessions tailored to your schedule
24/7 access to our support line for immediate help
Group therapy and individual support
Ongoing outpatient check-ins mean clients from Waurn Ponds aren’t left to manage recovery alone once they’re back home, around 1 hour from St Kilda.
Personalised Counselling Services
For those in Waurn Ponds who prefer one-on-one support rather than a residential stay, our Personalised Counselling service is available in person at St Kilda (around 1 hour away via the Princes Freeway) or by arrangement, working through the issues underlying addiction at your own pace.
What’s Included:
One-on-one sessions, tailored to your needs
Flexible scheduling and confidential support
Remote counselling options via Zoom
Counselling gives people from Waurn Ponds a lower-commitment starting point for recovery, with the option to step up to day program or inpatient care later if needed.
Detoxification Support
Detoxing safely is often the first step in recovery. Southbay Private offers medically supervised detox for clients from Waurn Ponds, around 1 hour from home via the Princes Freeway, ensuring a safe and supported start before moving into ongoing treatment.
What’s Included:
Medically supervised detoxification services
Safe, compassionate care throughout the process
A guided, supervised detox gives people travelling from Waurn Ponds the safest possible start to their time at Southbay Private.
