The New Life Program Inc.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Services
Welcome to your New Life
Accept the Past, Plan for Tomorrow,
And Live for Today
The New Life Program provides separate gender support and therapy services for men and women who have problems of addiction.
The program enables the mental and behavioural changes required to achieve and maintain a new life, free from dependence on drugs and alcohol.
The coping skills and strategies taught by NLP are also designed to maximise the self development made possible by taking back control of your life.
YOU have the power to change the way you think
What is the New Life Program?
It is a unique blend of peer support groups, counselling and therapy for adults with substance abuse problems. A qualified Facilitator runs each group.
The Program uses a gender-specific (all women or all men) small group approach based on the 13 Affirmations and the Six Levels of Recovery developed by its founder, Dr. Jean Kirkpatrick.
The underlying philosophy is that each person is responsible for their actions and has within themselves the ability and competence to overcome addictions.
The New Life Program motto is very positive and practical Accept the past, plan for tomorrow and live for today.
New Life Program clients are also encouraged to use any other recognised treatment modality that they find useful.
Our Approach
The program is for anybody with a desire to stop drinking and other substance abuse and, as the name implies, is for anyone wanting to begin a new life free from addiction.
The New Life Program has been shown to be a highly effective approach with its proven value in:
Level I - Acceptance
Accepting the addiction problem
I have a life-threatening problem that
once had me" (#1)
Level II Cleaning House
Discard negative thoughts, put guilt behind, and practice new ways of viewing & solving problems
Negative thoughts destroy only myself. (#2) Problems bother me only to the degree I
permit them to." (#4)
"The past is gone forever." (#9)
Level III New Thinking
Creating and practicing a new self image.
"I am what I think." (#5)
"I am a competent person and have much to give life." (#12)
Level IV New Attitudes
Using new attitudes to change
behavior patterns
"Happiness is a habit I will develop."(#3)
"Life can be ordinary or it can be great."(#6)
"Enthusiasm is my daily exercise." (#11)
Level V - Relationships
Improving relationships as a result of
our new feelings about self
"Love can change the course of my world." (#7)
"All love given returns." (#10)
Level VI A New Self
Recognizing life's priorities: emotional and spiritual growth, self¬ responsibility
"The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth." (#8)
"I am responsible for myself & my actions." (#13)
What You Can Expect
You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Any information you choose to share with a staff member will be treated with the utmost confidence.
Our Mission
The New Life Program is an organisation whose purpose is to enable and sustain the recovery of women and men from problems with alcohol and other drugs.
Vision
Our vision is based on the belief that every person has the ability and competence to control their addictions, to recreate themselves, to recover their self esteem, to restore their relationships, to regain their sense of purpose, and to re-engage with life.
Values
The values of New Life Program Inc include:
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The Six Levels of Recovery
LEVEL 2: ACCEPTANCE
Affirmation 2
Negative thoughts destroy only myself.
My first conscious act must be to remove
negativity from my life.
LEVEL 3: ACCEPTANCE
Affirmation 1
I have a life threatening problem that once had me
I now take charge of my life.
I accept the responsibility
LEVEL 4: ACCEPTANCE
LEVEL 5: ACCEPTANCE
LEVEL 6: ACCEPTANCE
Meetings
Please ring the office 9890 7755 before attending any group for the first time
Download a copy of the meeting schedule here
Womens Group Mens Group
Tuesday 1.00pm - 2.45pm Thursday 10.00am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 1.00pm - 2.45pm Monday 6.00pm - 7.45pm
Friday 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 3.00ap - 5.00pm
Womens Group
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Tuesday 1.00pm - 2.30pm
LOCATION:
Persons under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol are not permitted to attend the meetings out of respect for others
FAQ's
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do Your Own Audit
Please feel free to download the following resources. It is advisable to dicuss your results with a health professional
*Addiction and Abuse: Self Assessment Guide
*Audit your Behaviours
*Audit your Body
*Audit your Drinking
Free NLP Toolbox
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Partners and Useful Links
Drug and Alcohol National Database
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Agency (VAADA)
Department of Health - Victoria
Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)
Department of Health and Ageing
Newletters and Publications
Please feel free to download the following resources.
2009 New Life Program Annual Report
My Recovery
Events
Group Therapy Sessions
Download our session times here.
Individual Counselling
Besides their primary role in delivering group therapy services to clients with problems of addiction, the New Life clinicians are accredited to provide one to one counselling when this is required.
This service is available for COATS and drug diversion clients, and may be offered to augment group therapy for individuals already enrolled in the New Life Program.
Contact 03 9890 7755 or email newlifeprogram_ozemail.com.au for more information
Extended Programs and Workshops
The New Life program can be customised to suit particular client groups such as the mature aged, or adapted for pilot projects and special events funded by Local Government, Community Health services and other agencies.
The NLP program is also available in workshop form for delivery in three hour classes spread over weeks or months.
For general information please call 03 9890 7755 or emailnewlifeprogram_ozemail.com.au
Quit Smoking Courses
The clinicians at New Life Program are accredited to provide the “quit smoking” counselling course, either on a one to one basis, or as group therapy in the work place.
There is a charge for these services.
For more details please call 03 9890 7755 or email newlifeprogram_ozemail.com.au
Referrals to other Services
New Life Program Inc is a signatory to a memorandum of understanding with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Alcohol and Drug Strategy Group Service Coordination.
The key objective of this strategy is to involve clients in the development, implementation and review of their goals and care plans through integrated care planning and collaborative service provision with other agencies as required.
NLP, therefore, recognises the relevance and importance of sharing client information with other service providers (with client consent) in order to assist client navigation, reduce duplication of assessment and provide seamless service delivery.
Your Self-Esteem
Your Relationships
Your Sense of Purpose
Control your Life Again
Services we provide:
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•Group therapy sessions
•Meetings
•Individual counselling
•FAQ's
•Extended programs & workshops
•Do Your Own Audit
•Quit Smoking Courses
•Free NLP Toolbox
•Referrals to other services
•Partners and Useful Links
•Contact Us
News & Events
NLP will help you recover:
•New Thinking
•Newsletter
•Relationships
•My Recovery
•New Attitudes and Purpose
•Events
•Addiction, Denial and Acceptance
Telephone: 061 (03) 9890 7755 Fax: 061 (03) 9890 6766 Country areas: 1800 630 010
Address: 219 High Street , Ashwood 3147 Email: newlifeprogram_ozemail.com.au
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