FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is the cost of your In-Patient treatment programme?
Prior to admission, an assessment interview is required to assess the suitability of our programme to the needs of the patient. An assessment appointment may be arranged with our Sister on Duty. The cost of the assessment interview is R400 and is conducted by a professional social worker.
The 3 week in-patient programme is at a cost of R1700 per day. Most of the major medical aid schemes provide cover for this treatment. However a deposit of R15000 is required on admission if there is no medical aid. Prior to admission, an assessment interview is required to assess the suitability of our programme to the needs of the patient.
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2. How do I go about getting into treatment?
All our programs are voluntary and the treatment process begins with an assessment. The assessment is approximately an hour, costs R390 and is conducted by one of our professional social workers. You will required to bring along your Identity document, proof of residence and a letter from the Department of Labour if you are unemployed. Please note that if a multi-drug test is required an additional R250 is levied.
To schedule an assessment please contact the number below and ask to speak to the nurse on duty. The outcome of the assessment will determine what would be the most suitable mode of treatment to suit the client’s needs.
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3. Is there a waiting list to enter treatment?
No. Should the social worker recommend in-patient treatment following your assessment, admission is usually arranged within 2 to 3 days. However one of our prerequisites is a negative Covid 19 test result not older than 48hrs and this usually will take you a day or 2 to complete.
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4. How long is the programme?
Our in-patient programme begins with a 3 week stay-in and this followed by a 2 year aftercare programme.
Our Out-Patient programme is of 12 month duration. The programme begins with a 3 month intensive phase followed by 9 months of aftercare.
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5. What is the difference between Out-Patient and In-Patient treatment.
The out-patient programme enables the patient to continue living at home, attend work or school daily while being involved in the programme. The programme requires that the patient be very well motivated and display consistent commitment to keeping treatment appointments regularly. This programme is suitable for a person who is not at risk of experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms.
The in-patient programme requires that the patient live at the facility for the duration of the in-patient programme. This type of patient usually requires more intensive medical and therapeutic treatment.
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6. Who conducts treatment?
We employ a multi-disciplinary team which consists of qualified social workers, nurses, general medical practitioners, consulting psychiatrist, spiritual counsellor and a sessional occupational therapist.
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7. How do you conduct drug testing and how soon do you get results?
Our nurse collects a urine sample from the patient and deposits the sample into a pre-marked bottle. We use 6 panel dipstick test kit which tests for drugs such as Cannabis, Whoonga, Crack Cocaine, Tik, Ecstacy and prescription drugs.
The results of the test are ready in 15 minutes.
About Us
SANCA DURBAN, Alcohol and Drug Centres was established in 1956 and is a registered Non-Profit Organisation, licensed to operate under the Department of Social Development and is an approved Public Benefit Organisation, in terms of Section 30 of the Income Tax Act.