Fresh Start is a not-for-profit addiction and substance use disorder recovery program that uses holistic, science- and evidence-based treatment that is affordable and accessible to all.
At Fresh Start we have developed the PHREE Model to recovery, Physiology, Housing, Relationships, Empowerment and Exit. These are key components to recovery and we ensure our clients have access to all aspects of this model including access to doctors, safe housing, relationship counselling, education, spiritual and enterprise experience and opportunities to prepare them to exit and have the best chance at a successful recovery.
Fresh Start’s founder Dr George O’Neil while practicing as an obstetrician would deliver babies born with addiction who subsequently would suffer through withdrawals in the nursery. The event that hardened his resolve and spurred him into action was when a patient asked him to help her husband who had drug addiction problems.
While initially starting with just one private patient, more and more patients were arriving after hearing about Dr O’Neil through word of mouth. As demand grew this motivated him to help the community and Dr O’Neil set up a clinic in 1997 which eventually grew into the Fresh Start of today. Now with the Fresh Start Clinic, Fresh Start Lodge, Fresh Start Northam, and supported houses spread through the metro area Fresh Start has grown into a comprehensive treatment program in Perth with Christian values and a dedication to treat anyone in need.
To facilitate a future free from the effects of addiction and substance use disorders for individuals, families and communities.
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