WHOS New Beginnings Women's Service

Service Description

A residential Therapeutic Community for women 18 years and older, who have drug and alcohol dependence, and associated problems. The program is 4-6 months with transitional/exit house accommodation is offered for a further 6 months. Group work, peer support, relapse prevention, self-esteem building, harm minimisation, stress management and family support are part of the program together with parenting courses and twice weekly child visits for women with children.

Alternate Names: We Who Help Ourselves

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (Admissions), 24/7 (Residential)

Accessibility

Referral System

Self refer, Drug Court, Merit, detox, GP

Service Fees

No admission fee. Contribution fees are 80% of Centrelink benefits

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter services available

Organisational Information

Area Served

National

Parent Organisation

We Help Ourselves (WHOs)

Postal Address

PO Box 1779

Rozelle

NSW

2039

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 24 June 2025