Shalom House Perth – Addiction Rehab in Dover, Delaware

Located in Perth, Shalom House is recognized as "Australia's largest and toughest rehab." This Christian-based residential treatment program is inspired by the founder's personal journey to recover from meth addiction. The duration of their program spans 12 months or longer and addresses co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and gambling. Shalom House holds accreditation from the Alcohol and Other Drug Human Services Standard (AODHSS) and frequently garners media attention. The center offers 140 beds, with distinct accommodations for men and women. Shalom House invites participants from various faiths across all Australian states and territories, admitting approximately 1 in every 20 applicants. They do not accept referrals from the courts or admit those currently incarcerated. Prospective clients must review the terms outlined on their website. The weekly fee for attending Shalom House is $500 AUD, with a discounted rate of $300 for individuals on Centrelink. Insurance and government funding are not accepted, although donations of food and clothing are welcomed. Shalom House employs an abstinence-based "cold turkey" treatment approach, prohibiting smoking or vaping on its premises, as well as any discussions regarding these activities. Typically, medications are not permitted, although exceptions may be made for anti-psychotic prescriptions approved by one of the center's psychiatrists. The program includes regular church services on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with Fridays featuring a Pentecostal style service, non-denominational services on Saturdays, and community church visits every Sunday. Residents have the opportunity to participate in occasional excursions to places such as John Forest National Park. Shalom House implements a 5-stage treatment plan that emphasizes work or volunteer involvement. The first stage is a detox period lasting approximately three months, during which clients are not allowed to use their phones or leave the facility. In Stage 2, occurring around the 12-week mark, clients start planning for their life after Shalom House, concurrent with the detox phase. Once clients complete this stage, they may leave the facility on Fridays at 5 p.m. and must return by 5 p.m. on Sundays if picked up by family. Stage 3 grants residents the freedom to work offsite, obtain a cellphone, and leave the property, with a curfew of 8:30 p.m. In Stage 4, participants focus on cultivating community relationships and mentoring newer residents, with a later curfew of 10:30 p.m. Finally, Stage 5 centers on demonstrating wise life choices to prepare for life after discharge, which includes random drug testing.