- Why Choose ONE80TC
- Who is the Program for?
- What Can I Expect?
- Program Overview
- FAQ
- What is Extended Care?
- Testimonials
It takes support, direction and heart-felt commitment to break the chains of addiction and other life-controlling behaviours. Our team has been applying this understanding for over thirty five years. As a result, we have helped thousands of young men take control and get on with their lives.
People don’t just click their fingers and become outstanding leaders and community members. They need opportunities, guidance, a clear path to follow and good friends for support.
Our Christian-based, residential training facility offers all this and more. Our vision is to help people put their lives back together and set them on the pathway of success.
We don’t pretend to be able to change a person’s past. What we can do is try to understand what lies at the core of the presenting issues and help people find the physical, spiritual and emotional strength to face life’s challenges head-on and come out on top in the future.
The ONE80TC residential program is for young men wanting to overcome addiction and other life controlling issues:
Who are…
- Aged between 18 – 35
- Willing to deal with their life controlling problems
- Willing to participate in a Christian-based program
- Willing to commit to a drug-free lifestyle
Located in the Hawkesbury region of NSW, ONE80TC is a 40-bed, long term residential program for men that provides:
- 24/7 Staff supervision
- Shared air conditioned bedrooms
- Access to Case Workers, Psychologists, and Doctor
- Group classes
- Accountability
- Disciplined routine
- Work responsibility
- Health and fitness
- Swimming pool and sport facilities
- One-on-one mentoring
Program Overview:
Participation is required in all aspects of the program including:
- Lectures and discussion groups
- Individual case management and counselling
- Recreational and social activities
- Life skill development
- Pre-vocational and vocational development programs
- Spiritual development and attendance church
Participants residing at ONE80TC will start their recovery journey by participating in a 6-week Induction Program.
The Induction Program helps participants build a foundation for long-term recovery. During this phase participants will be focus on topics such as:
- Stages-of-Change
- Cycle-of-Addiction
- Goal Setting
- Social Skills – Communication, Conflict Resolution
- Self Identity
- Relapse Prevention
- Understanding – Depression, Anxiety, Shame, Anger
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Smoking Cessation
Once the 6-week Induction Program is completed some of the ONE80TC participants choose to leave the program as they feel they have gained enough insight to be able to make better choices for long-term recovery.
However, 95% of the ONE80TC participants realise that it is going to take more time, education, training and practical experience to break-the-cycle-of-addiction.
The long-term program will provide additional learning opportunities through individual self-paced programs, 12-step programs, group and team activities including applying the skills learned during the Induction Program. Further support is provided with one-on-one mentoring by case workers, counselling with our psychologists and the support of other trained staff.
The next phases of the long-term program will be negotiated with the participants’ case worker. Contracts will be established based on the participants’ goals. The participants’ goals will usually fit within the following themes:
- Self-Identity
- Family and Relationships
- Personal Development
- Work and Responsibilities
Life Skills Training:
We believe that people with jobs have greater self-esteem and confidence, however, training is essential. To position themselves for success, our participants enjoy personal development, work detail and vocational opportunities.
Teamwork:
We strongly believe in teamwork, and the importance of each participant’s role on the team. Our hope is that they will build support structures and friendships that will last for a lifetime.
Family Reconciliation:
People who are caught up in destructive lifestyles often wreak havoc on their relationships with family and friends. Through counselling and guidance the ONE80TC team aims to help families reconnect.
Counselling:
Our psychologists are committed to restoring hope and stability in the participants’ lives, and are passionate about helping them along the journey of recovery. Through weekly one-on-one and group sessions, participants are given the chance to address some of their previous hurts. We also provide relationship counselling for those who are married or with partners.
Program Completion:
Completion of the long-term program is based on each individual working through the completion of their contracts and goals, we usually see most participants completing these contracts within 9 – 12 months.
Why the name ONE80TC?
ONE80 refers to a complete turn around of 180 degrees. Something we hope each person involved in our programs will experience.
What role does Teen Challenge play?
Teen Challenge NSW INC is our legal entity. ONE80TC is an initiative of Teen Challenge NSW
How long have you been in operation?
For over 35 years
Do you have male and female participants onsite?
No – males only
Will your programs help females?
We are currently planning to start a females program, but it is too soon to say when it will be operational.
Is your program Christian based?
Yes
Do participants have to attend church?
Yes, Church attendance is a part of the program.
Who are you affiliated with?
Australian Christian Churches
Do you have a board of management?
Yes, for futher information go to the “About Us” Page
What sources does your income come from?
Income for ONE80TC is provided through donations, monthly sponsorships, grants, foundations, fund raising, micro-enterprise, and client fees.
Do you have to be a Christian to attend the program?
No
Do you have to become a Christian to stay in the program?
No
How much does it cost each week to put a participant through the program?
It costs ONE80TC approx $700 per week to put a particpant through the program. This amount is mostly raised by ONE80TC fundraising and a portion contributed by the participant to help cover costs.
Do you have a doctor on site?
Yes
Can participants access psychiatric care?
Yes – policy PTC-351
Can participants access psychologists?
Yes – policy PTC-351
Do you do random drug testing?
Yes – policy PTC-379
How do you assess the effectiveness of the program and its systems?
Council of Healthcare Services (ACHS) , in which we are following the QIC (Quality Improvement Council) Standard.
As part of the National Illicit Drug Strategy Non-Government Organisation Treatments Grant Program. As per our contract there are stringent reporting requirements that we adhere to 6 monthly and annually
Do participants get to go on leave for special occasions?
Yes –policy PTC-363
Can participants receive visitors?
Yes –policy PTC-382
Are participants supervised at all times on ONE80TC outings?
Yes –policy PTC-368
Do participants live 24/7 on site?
Yes
Do you have staff 24/7 on site?
Yes
What qualifications do your staff have?
Program staff are required to have minimum training in or be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV program such as: Alcohol & Other Drug and/or Mental Health. Our counselling staff are required to have a minimum qualification through a certified counselling training institution.
What happens if a participant breaks the program rules?
ONE80TC encourages participants to recognise that all behaviours carry consequences.
The behaviour management procedure is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to receive feedback regarding problematic behaviour, and offer the opportunity for participants to make necessary adjustments to future behaviour.
Rather than being viewed as a punitive process, the behaviour management procedure should be seen as an opportunity to foster change and growth within participants.
Problematic behaviour is defined as any action that is contrary to the established rights and responsibilities of the ONE80TC participant or that otherwise goes against the Program Guidelines.
Participants receive a copy of the Participant Manual prior to admission and again upon admission. This includes information on rights and responsibilities and the consequences for problem behaviour.
What is your policy on drugs on site?
Participants are not permitted to use alcohol or other contraband substances whilst enrolled in ONE80TC. This applies to participants whilst they are on ONE80TC premises or on scheduled outings.
The choice to use alcohol or other contraband substances whilst enrolled in ONE80TC will result in disciplinary consequences.
How do you help the participants find work on completion?
Prior to a participant completing our program the final step is to assist the participant to prepare to enter / re-enter the workforce or gain further education.
Participants are helped in exploring a career, educational and training options. A participant will be given help to write a CV, work on interview skills, how to complete application forms and apply for training or jobs. We help the participant to find work experience prior to completing the program. Our goal is that each participant is enrolled in a further education program and/or has a job to go to when they complete the program.
What happens to a participant who is suspended from the program?
Participants who are suspended (discipline-exited) from our program are contracted by their case worker to adhere to a number of requirements while out of the program.
Do you deal with dual diagnosis?
Yes, provided that the participant is under the care of an appropriate mental health care professional.
What is the participant to caseworker ratio?
1:8 (one caseworker for every 8 participants)
What happens if a participant is not eligible for Centrelink benefits?
Please talk with the ONE80TC Assessment Coordinator to discuss your financial situation.
Is there an intake fee?
Yes – intake fee of $350 is payable. $300 covers the cost of the assessment and intake process and the remaining $50 kick starts the students account for personal purchases. (The $300 assessment fee is Non-refundable).
What if a participant cannot afford an intake fee?
Please talk with the ONE80TC Assessment Coordinator to discuss your financial situation.
What if I have outstanding legal matters?
ONE80TC will assess each situation on a case-by-case basis, please contact the ONE80TC Assessment Coordinator for further information.
Do you take participants from detention centres?
Only individuals who are already eligible for parole or bail will be considered for entry. Individuals will not be approved to participate in ONE80TC as part of their sentence.
What criminal history may preclude a participant from coming into the program?
All clients are assessed on an individual basis. Convictions covered by the Spent Conviction scheme cannot by law, be taken into consideration. ONE80TC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person who poses a safety risk to other participants, staff or local communities.
Where did people hear about ONE80TC?
Our services are listed on many community service databases including NADA, government agencies such as Juvenile Justice, Centrelink and medical detoxification centres. Community drug and alcohol services as well as local churches all have access to information.
Does ONE80TC provide detox services?
No, all participants must arrive detoxed. ONE80TC does not have the medical staff onsite to provided this service. ONE80TC will assist clients in sourcing a detox service.
What life controlling issues does ONE80TC address?
Individuals seeking help in dealing with ‘life-controlling’ issue such as: addictive, impulsive and compulsive behaviours, issues of neglect, anger, self-esteem and the negative impact these issues have on an individual.
What ages do the participants need to be?
18 – 35 yrs
Do you take anyone over the age of 35?
We will look at individuals on a case-by-case basis.
How do you help integrate a participant back into the community?
Community partnerships from within the local community that the participant resides in post-ONE80TC are established and fostered by ONE80TC.
How much does the program cost a participant?
Participants nominate ONE80TC to receive their centrelink benefit on their behalf. There is an 80/20 split of the benefit that is managed by ONE80TC. 80% of benefits are received as a contribution from the participant for the length of their stay goes towards a participants program cost. The 20% is put into a participant account, which can be utilised for additional expenses such as medication, cigarettes, state-debt-recovery payments, Centrelink loans, child support, toiletries etc.
Is you program maintenance or abstinence based?
ONE80TC is an abstinence based program, which utilises harm-minimisation principles on the road to abstinence.
