Arrow Health - Detox & Rehabilitation Programs Melbourne

Rehab for Teenagers

A multi-dimensional family therapy and education program for the treatment of adolescent substance use disorder.
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About The Program

A flexible, tailor-made program for your families’ unique needs.

The Family and Adolescent Change Therapy program is based in Armadale and is the first of its kind in Australia.
The focus is on working with your family and/or the adolescent to:

  • Increase understanding
  • Encourage change
  • Build better relationships

The program is evidence-based, drawing on international best practice and well-respected, cutting-edge research.

About our rehab for teenagers

Support, understanding, and a way forward for teens and their families with a multi-dimensional family therapy and education program for treating substance use disorder.

Watching your teenager struggle with substance use can leave you feeling helpless—but you’re not alone, and help is available. Our alcohol and drug rehab for teens program is a flexible, family-inclusive plan that gives young people and their caregivers the support, tools, and understanding they need to navigate substance use together.

We work closely with families and adolescents to create space for connection, healing, and positive change.

A flexible, family-focused alcohol & drug rehab for teens

Every family is different. This is why our rehab for teenagers is tailored to your family’s unique needs. Whether your teen is already in treatment, refusing help, or you’re just concerned about early warning signs, we can support you through it.

Our Family and Adolescent Change Therapy program is based in Armadale and is the first of its kind in Australia.

Through a mix of counselling and education, our drug and alcohol rehab for teens focuses on working with your family and/or your child to:

  • Increase understanding about adolescent development and risk-taking behaviour.
  • Encourage positive change and learn how to navigate it together.
  • Build better relationships and communication.
  • Learn how substance use affects the developing brain.
  • Set limits and respond to resistance with care.

The program is evidence-based, drawing on international best practices and well-respected, cutting-edge research. Straying away from a one-size-fits-all approach, our drug and alcohol rehabilitation for young adults focuses on care, connection, and collaboration with the whole family in mind.

Our alcohol and drug rehab for teenagers program also explores what it means to shift from control to connection, as well as how small changes at home can lead to real results. Whether you’re seeking intervention or simply looking for guidance, our team is here to walk with you.

Drug & alcohol rehab for teens: a program that understands families

Teenagers don’t always ask for help, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need it. Whether your child is using drugs, drinking regularly, or showing signs of withdrawal and anger, our drug and alcohol rehab for under-18 teens gives your family a way forward.

This program can also be a helpful step before or after more structured care, such as drug and alcohol detox or referral into broader drug rehab or alcohol rehab services. And if you need more targeted support down the line, we also offer outpatient rehab, inpatient rehab and family support programs.

Start with a conversation

Even if your teenager isn’t ready to engage, you can still take the first step. Our team will listen, offer practical advice, and help you feel more in control—without any judgement, as we’ve been in your shoes before.

Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation. Whether it’s over the phone or in person, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and help you decide what’s right for your family. Find out how our alcohol rehabilitation for young adults and drug rehab for teenagers can help bring clarity, connection, and change.

A free, 30-minute assessment with a counsellor for your family and/or adolescent (phone or in person).

2 Group Education Sessions (Optional).

5 Counselling Sessions.

Education Sessions

Week One
  • Adolescent Development
  • Risk-Taking Behaviour
  • Meeting Resistance
  • Setting Limits
  • Developmental Stages of the Adolescent Brain
  • Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on the Adolescent Brain
Week Two
  • Family Relationships
  • Structured Family Recovery
  • Communication
  • Making Choices
  • The Change Process
  • Journey of the Heroic Parent

FREE Family First Step Program

The first of its kind in Australia, the Family First Step Program will teach you skills to help you better understand what you are dealing with and incorporate strategies to cope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the alcohol and drug rehab for teens program designed for?

Our alcohol and drug rehab for teenagers is made for young people aged 12 to 18 who are showing signs of substance use or risky behaviours related to drugs or alcohol. It’s also for families seeking guidance, even if their teen isn’t ready to engage in formal treatment.

What happens if my teen doesn’t want to participate?

You can still start the process. We offer a free 30-minute consultation so you can explore your options and get advice. Even if your teen isn’t ready for rehab, you’ll walk away with tools to support them. Change can begin with you.

Do parents or caregivers need to be involved in the program?

Yes, our drug and alcohol rehabilitation for young adults program is family-focused for a reason. We believe meaningful change happens when the whole family is supported, providing counselling and education for children and parents to improve understanding, boundaries, and communication.

How does our drug and alcohol rehab for teens differ from traditional programs?

Our alcohol and drug rehab for teenagers offers an individualised approach. It’s flexible, evidence-based, and focused on strengthening family relationships while addressing substance use. The program includes one-on-one counselling, group education, and personalised support tailored to each family’s situation.