Looking for drug or alcohol rehab in Perth? This directory lists the major residential, hospital-based and therapeutic-community rehabs operating in Perth and Western Australia. Use the carousel to scan your options, then open any rehab for full details — program length, capacity, what’s treated, therapies used, detox support, aftercare and contact information.
Every entry is built from publicly available information and published service descriptions. Availability, fees and clinical offerings change — always confirm current details with the provider directly.
Cyrenian House
Perth, Gnangara, Rockingham, Midland & Nannup WA
Established in 1981, Cyrenian House is a Western Australian not-for-profit alcohol and other drug service operating across multiple sites. Its 32-week residential programs follow a therapeutic community model, supported by counselling, 12-step recovery work and continuing care. Withdrawal services, transitional housing and prison-based AOD programs are delivered alongside.
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Shalom House
Lexia, Perth WA
Shalom House runs a large, faith-based residential rehabilitation program for men, women and families across ten Perth properties in Lexia. Stays range from twelve months to three years and follow a five-stage Christian pathway focused on rehabilitation, reintegration and resocialisation. The service is accredited against the Alcohol and Other Drug Human Services Standard.
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Palmerston
Wellard, Perth & multi-site WA
Palmerston is a WA not-for-profit combining a therapeutic community rehabilitation stream with community and home detox, counselling and reintegration support. The core residential stay is around 24 weeks across a 10-bed women’s house, 19-bed men’s house and senior resident housing. Individual counselling, aftercare and pharmacotherapy are woven throughout.
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Ramsay Clinic Hollywood
Nedlands, Perth WA
Ramsay Clinic Hollywood delivers hospital-based addiction treatment in Nedlands as part of Ramsay Mental Health. The clinical pathway combines a two-week inpatient detox with a six-week, twice-weekly addiction day program. Psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health nurses lead care alongside broader inpatient and day mental health services for co-occurring conditions.
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Fresh Start Recovery Programme
Subiaco, Northam & Perth metro
Fresh Start is a WA not-for-profit using the PHREE model across a clinic in Subiaco, a longer-stay Northam residential, and metro lodge and supported housing. GP-led detox, clinical assessment, residential rehabilitation and pre- and post-program accommodation are all offered. The service is Christian-aligned and focused on affordable, evidence-based recovery.
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Bridge House & Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre
Highgate (Bridge House) & Gosnells (Harry Hunter) WA
A three-stage Salvation Army pathway spanning Highgate and Gosnells. Bridge House in Highgate provides sobering-up, low-medical withdrawal and pre-admission assessment. Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre in Gosnells then delivers a thirteen-week residential program for up to forty adults, with aftercare support continuing on release.
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Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Unit
East Perth WA
The Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Unit in East Perth is a 17-bed public specialist service run by the WA Mental Health Commission. Supervised medical withdrawal is provided for adults 18 and over, with 24/7 nursing, Aboriginal health worker support and priority access criteria for higher-need referral groups. Links into outpatient, counselling and pharmacotherapy follow on release.
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Pindari Restoration House
Bedfordale, Perth WA
Pindari Restoration House offers long-term, faith-based residential rehabilitation for adult men in Bedfordale, with an initial capacity of six residents and a planned expansion to fifteen. The program combines private bedrooms, structured counselling, teaching sessions, employment and study planning, and communal life focused on practical rebuilding of work, relationships and personal responsibility.
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Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS)
East Perth WA
DAYS is a free, confidential East Perth service for young people aged 12 to 21 and their families, run through the WA Mental Health Commission. The pathway combines a two-week youth withdrawal and respite stay with a three-month residential rehabilitation program, plus assessment, psychology, pharmacotherapy, parent support and case management.
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All Perth rehab centres in this directory
Cyrenian House — Therapeutic community across Perth, Gnangara, Rockingham, Midland and Nannup. 32-week residential program with aftercare.
Shalom House — Large faith-based residential rehab in Lexia for men, women and families; 12 months to 3 years.
Palmerston — Not-for-profit therapeutic community and community detox provider with multiple WA residences.
Ramsay Clinic Hollywood — Private hospital detox and six-week addiction day program in Nedlands.
Fresh Start Recovery Programme — WA not-for-profit spanning Subiaco clinic, Northam residential, lodge and metro housing.
Bridge House & Harry Hunter Centre — Salvation Army three-stage pathway: Highgate withdrawal into Gosnells 13-week residential rehab.
Next Step Inpatient Withdrawal Unit — Government 17-bed medical withdrawal unit in East Perth.
Pindari Restoration House — Long-term faith-based men’s residential rehab in Bedfordale.
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) — Free youth withdrawal and residential service in East Perth for ages 12–21.
What the Data Tells Us About Perth
Alcohol and methamphetamine remain the dominant reasons Western Australians enter drug and alcohol treatment. Understanding the local picture can help you choose the right level of care.
Approximate closed alcohol and other drug treatment episodes recorded in WA each year by publicly funded services (AIHW AODTS data).
Western Australian adults estimated to consume alcohol at levels exceeding the NHMRC lifetime risk guidelines (National Drug Strategy Household Survey).
Perth has consistently recorded higher methamphetamine consumption per capita than the national average in national wastewater monitoring reports.
Primary Drug of Concern — WA Treatment Episodes
Approximate share of WA alcohol and other drug treatment episodes by client’s nominated primary drug of concern. Source: AIHW, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (most recent published year).
Types of Rehab Available in Perth
Perth’s addiction treatment landscape covers four main models. Therapeutic communities — such as Cyrenian House and Palmerston — offer long-stay residential programs built around peer-led recovery, group work, counselling and reintegration. Faith-based residentials like Shalom House and Pindari combine long-term accommodation with Christian-framed step work. Hospital-based programs — Ramsay Clinic Hollywood privately, Next Step publicly — focus on medically supervised detox and structured day treatment. Youth-specific services such as DAYS provide age-appropriate withdrawal and rehabilitation for adolescents.
Public vs Private Rehab in Perth
Public pathways such as Next Step and DAYS are free but referral-based, with waitlists that vary by demand. Not-for-profit rehabs including Cyrenian House, Palmerston and Shalom House sit in the middle — modest fortnightly fees with Centrelink flexibility. Private hospital programs at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood charge substantially more per day and may be partially covered by private health insurance, particularly for detox admissions. Waiting times across all settings have increased since 2023 as demand for treatment has risen nationally.
Do I Need Rehab? A Brief Self-Assessment
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Western Australian Addiction Resources
Nine trusted services supporting people in Perth and across WA — for immediate help, ongoing peer support, family members, and young people. If you’re in crisis, contact 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 right away.
Alcohol and Drug Support Line (WA)
Free, confidential 24-hour telephone support and counselling for Western Australians concerned about their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
GovtMental Health Commission WA
The WA state government body responsible for mental health, alcohol and other drug policy, service commissioning and public information.
GovtNext Step Drug and Alcohol Services
WA’s specialist public AOD outpatient and inpatient service including the 17-bed withdrawal unit in East Perth. GP or self-referral.
Peak bodyWANADA
WA Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies — the peak body representing not-for-profit AOD services across the state, with a provider directory.
PeerAlcoholics Anonymous (WA)
Free peer-led 12-step fellowship for people who want to stop drinking. Daily in-person and online meetings across Perth and regional WA.
PeerNarcotics Anonymous (Australia)
Free peer-led 12-step fellowship for people recovering from any drug addiction. Regular meetings across Perth, Fremantle and regional WA centres.
FamilyAl-Anon Family Groups
Free peer support for families and friends of people with alcohol problems. WA meetings in person and online; no religious affiliation required.
Youthheadspace (WA centres)
Free, early intervention mental health support for young people aged 12–25 with centres across Perth metro and regional WA, including AOD counselling.
CrisisLifeline
National 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention helpline. Phone, text and online chat options for anyone in emotional distress.
Considering a Residential Rehab Outside Perth?
Many Perth residents travel interstate or internationally for rehab. Distance from triggers, total privacy from workplace and social circles, and a genuinely restorative environment are often part of clinical success — particularly for professionals and people in executive or visible public roles.
Bali Beginnings is a small residential drug and alcohol rehab centre in Bali, set up specifically for Australians. We take up to eight clients at any one time. Clinician-led one-to-one therapy, private villas, nutritionist meals, daily yoga, a 24/7 support team. The programmes run 28, 60 or 90 days from AUD $34,900. A lot of clients say the physical distance, the small cohort and the setting is what finally made recovery stick for them.
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Travelling to Bali from Perth
Perth is Australia’s closest capital city to Bali — closer to Denpasar than to Sydney. Direct flights land in under four hours, the time zone is identical, and return economy fares often cost less than a weekend in a Perth private hospital. For many of our WA clients, choosing Bali adds almost zero travel friction and gives them complete separation from home triggers.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rehab in Perth
How much does rehab cost in Perth?
Costs in Perth vary widely. Public and community services are free to low-cost (a few hundred dollars per fortnight for residential programs). Faith-based and not-for-profit rehabs sit in a similar range. Private hospital programs run several thousand dollars per week, often with some private health insurance rebate for detox. Premium residential programs in Australia or Bali typically start above AUD $30,000 for a four-week stay.
Does Medicare cover drug and alcohol rehab in Perth?
Medicare covers GP and specialist consultations related to substance use, but does not cover the cost of residential rehabilitation. Public WA Health services (such as Next Step) are funded directly. Private health insurance may contribute to inpatient detox at hospital-based services. Most residential rehab fees are paid privately.
How long is the typical rehab program in Perth?
Program length varies with the model. Medical detox ranges from five days to two weeks. Day programs typically run four to eight weeks. Therapeutic communities are commonly six to nine months. Faith-based residentials can extend from one to three years. Most clinicians consider 60 to 90 days the minimum stay for sustained change.
Can I use my super to pay for rehab in Perth?
Early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds is possible for addiction treatment in some cases, subject to ATO approval. None of the Perth rehabs in this directory advertise this as a built-in option — you would need to apply directly through the ATO and arrange the release before admission.
What’s the difference between residential rehab and a day program?
Residential rehab means living on-site for the duration of your program, removed from day-to-day triggers. Day programs mean attending therapy for part of the week (often two to three days) while sleeping at home. Residential is considered more effective for severe or long-standing addictions; day programs work well as step-down or for less severe presentations.
What substances are most commonly treated in Perth rehabs?
Alcohol remains the most common primary drug of concern, accounting for around 43% of WA treatment episodes, followed by amphetamines and methamphetamine at roughly 32%. Cannabis, heroin and other opioids, and prescription medication misuse make up the balance. Most Perth residential programs accept clients with any of these primary substances, and all treat polydrug use.
Can family visit me during a residential rehab program?
Visiting policies vary. Most Perth therapeutic communities restrict visits during the first 2–4 weeks so new residents can settle and detox, then allow scheduled weekend visits. Faith-based programs often include structured family days. Hospital-based detox typically allows daily short visits. Premium residential programs in Bali usually invite family involvement in structured family therapy sessions during weeks three and four.
Are there dual-diagnosis rehabs in Perth?
Most Perth rehabs — including Cyrenian House, Palmerston, Fresh Start and the hospital-based programs — are equipped to support clients with co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder. Hospital-based settings like Ramsay Clinic Hollywood and Next Step offer the tightest psychiatric oversight. Severe or unstable mental health conditions may require stabilisation before residential admission.
What happens after I finish a residential program?
Every quality rehab includes aftercare planning. Typical components include weekly group counselling for 6–12 months, 12-step or SMART Recovery meeting referrals, relapse prevention plans, GP and specialist links, and sober-living or transitional housing referrals for clients without a stable home environment. Continuity in the first 90 days after discharge is the strongest predictor of sustained recovery.
How quickly can I get into a Perth rehab?
Waiting times vary significantly. Public detox at Next Step can have waits of several weeks. Not-for-profit therapeutic communities often have assessment queues of 4–8 weeks. Private hospital detox is usually available within 1–2 weeks with insurance. Premium residential programs such as Bali Beginnings can typically accept admissions within 7–14 days, which matters when urgency is a clinical factor.