The Buttery is offering a free four-week online program to help people with alcohol and other drug issues, without needing to join a residential program.

This time around, the program is especially focused on helping people in Nimbin, Kyogle, Casino and the surrounding areas.

In response to COVID-19, The Buttery has adapted its popular Community Rehab Program (CORE) to become an online program that can be done from home.

CORE will be delivered from August 3 for four weeks, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1pm. 

It will include group and individual therapy. The program will also provide meditation and online peer support for participants. 

People taking part can access case management, advocacy and referrals to other agencies for issues such as education or accommodation. The program will be followed by aftercare to help prevent relapse.

Program manager Tanya Magnay said the program concept is more cost-effective than residential rehab.

“It is also flexible enough to help people during the pandemic who would never have been able to put their family commitments on hold to seek intensive rehab,” she said.

CORE will address lifestyle issues such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, mental health, and budgeting.

To find out more about the program go to The Buttery website or call The Buttery Intake line during office hours on (02) 6687 1111.

CORE is funded by Healthy North Coast through the North Coast PHN program.