We are not a detox facility. However, we can facilitate detoxification when needed off-site at a private hospital in Nelspruit under the supervision of a psychiatrist (not included in the fees). Alternatively, detoxification can be facilitated at one of our local government hospitals at a nominal additional fee. Please contact us for further details and bookings.

The Recovery Centre at White River is a long-term addiction treatment centre. The recommended minimum stay is 3 months; however, clients sometimes stay for up to 12 months.

Recovery Centre at White River follows a comprehensive treatment approach using the traditional 12-step recovery method; coupled with therapeutic activities which help restore balance in your life and build your self-worth.

The traditional recovery programme is modified to your individual needs; a treatment plan is created in consultation with the counsellor and consulting psychologist and with your buy-in to the addiction treatment process.

The approach is multi-disciplinary; you’ll have individual and group therapy facilitated by a qualified addiction counsellor as well as a psychologist or psychiatrist and participate in therapeutic activities such as art and music therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamics.

The staff at Recovery Centre in White River have walked their own addiction path and have personal insight into just how difficult the road to recovery is. They’ll walk it alongside you on your recovery journey; offering you their personal, undivided attention and providing you with the tools to identify “why” you use substances to mask pain from past trauma and deep-rooted emotions which trigger disruptive behaviour and substance abuse.

Fitness and health are key to the recovery process and you are encouraged to participate in the therapeutic activities designed to restore balance to your life and build your self-esteem. This means getting up early in the morning to exercise, eating three healthy meals a day and going on leisure and adventure activities in the beautiful Lowveld region.

The treatment programme at the Recovery Centre at White River is founded on the pillars of respect, dignity and compassion. The serene environment provides a safe and peaceful setting which is the perfect backdrop for recovery. A team of professionals with decades of experience in treating addictions works closely with each person with an individualised treatment programme created to ensure a life of lasting recovery.