Paul’s Story
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After decades of addiction, Paul came to Hope Springs to find a new way of living. His journey of recovery had not been straightforward – he arrived at our facility after two previous attempts at rehabilitation. After nearly a year with us, he has found his path.
“The therapeutic community program they have now is a balanced program. They have exercise and work and group sessions and individual therapy. I think it’s a very well-rounded program.
While we are happy to accept referrals from GPs, mental health practitioners, community organisations and other service providers – you don’t have to wait.
Individuals can self-refer to our service.
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E: referrals.hopesprings@hopecs.org.au
P: (08) 9926 1987
W: hopecommunityservices.org.au
Hope Springs Therapeutic Community
Plus, the staff themselves are amazing – they truly are an inspiration in the way they support and help the residents.
“Now I want to start studying to become a peer worker. I think there is nothing better than having someone who has been through this stuff working with others to help them through the same stuff. I will work my way through the processes, and hopefully I will be able to help other people as well.”
Hope Community Services acknowledges and respects the Peoples of the
the traditional owners of the land on which Hope Springs is located, where we work, learn and heal. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Residential Rehabilitation
Yamatji Nation,
Hope Springs Therapeutic Community
Hope Springs is a mixed gender residential rehabilitation facility for adults who have been adversely affected by alcohol and/or drug use and other related issues.
Located around 40km outside of Geraldton, in Western Australia’s Midwest region, Hope Springs offers a peaceful setting and community environment for individuals committed to their recovery.
What is a Therapeutic Community?
Hope Springs operates under Therapeutic Community (TC) model, where the community itself – through selfhelp and mutual support – is the primary means of promoting change.
The TC process is one of social learning and social development. The guiding principle of the TC is that substance use is a complex condition with social, psychological, behavioural and physiological dimensions.
In a TC, residents and staff participate in the management and operation of the community, contributing to a psychologically and physically safe learning environment where personal growth and change can occur.
Daily life at Hope Springs
At Hope Springs our goal is to create, as much as possible, a community that reflects ‘real life’, so that when residents leave us they can successfully transition back into the broader community.
The highly structured and scheduled program provides opportunities for therapeutic processes and interventions, daily work, recreation and other group activities.
Residents are afforded the time and space to develop the practical, emotional and social skills they need to make permanent changes and go on to lead positive, productive lives and build healthy, meaningful relationships.
Residents are afforded the time and space to develop the
Daily life can include:
Group therapy
Education (short courses on recovery and building a better life)
Rostered jobs and maintenance work around the property
Developing life skills (such as budgeting and meal preparation)
Recreational activities (such as creative writing, woodworking, fitness sessions).
Our Approach
Hope Springs staff are onsite 24 hours a day. While health professionals and supporting agencies are available during business hours, there are residential support workers on site around the clock to ensure the safety and security of residents.
Our staff are dedicated to delivering an evidencebased program that is trauma-informed, culturallysafe and responsive to the individual needs of each resident, while supportive of the wider TC.
Our community operates on 6 key principles:
Whole-person approach
Collective learning
Staged approach
Self-responsibility
Community as method
Routine and structure.
By working to principles and operating with the values of respect, empathy and trust we enable residents to develop their own pathway to recovery.
