July 3, 2024
News
A new art therapy and nutrition skills program is being incorporated in the Sliding Doors non-residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation program
Nourishing Recovery will enhance the recovery journey of participants and has received funding from the Wanless Family Fund, a sub fund of the Australian Communities Foundation.
The art therapy project will consist of a five-weekly session conducted by a professional artist who has lived experience of mental illness and substance use who has been in recovery for several years and now delivers artistic skills to participants to aid in building confidence and self-esteem.
The cooking program will consist of a weekly cooking session and dietitian education session that culminates in using a community-based kitchen facility to cook meals that are affordable on low income and also meet basic nutritional requirements.
The program will provide participants with a creative outlet for self-expression and emotional exploration, enhance their self-awareness and self-esteem, promote relaxation and stress reduction, and foster personal growth and empowerment.
WRAD HEALTH’s vision is to advance the health and wellbeing of those in the South Western Region of Victoria affected by Addictive behaviours and to promote optimal enjoyment of life.
WRAD HEALTH seeks to provide comprehensive, holistic support and treatment to individuals and others affected by addictive behaviors and associated issues.
The philosophy of harm minimisation underpins the delivery of all programs offered by WRAD HEALTH. This principle recognises that people in our society use both licit and illicit drugs, and that drugs can be used in ways that are more or less harmful to individuals, families and society. Harm minimisation offers a number of options designed to reduce the harm of drug use to the user and society.
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