Medical Detoxification
Medically supervised withdrawal management in a safe and supportive setting.
RECOVERY • DIGNITY • SUPPORT
Voluntary inpatient substance dependence rehabilitation in a safe, supportive environment, with medically supervised detoxification and professional care.
WELCOME TO WELBEDACHT
Welbedacht Therapeutic Centre provides a respectful, non-blaming environment for people seeking recovery from substance dependence. Our multidisciplinary team supports each person through detoxification, rehabilitation and ongoing recovery.
“The person is never the problem, the problem is the problem.”
Meet WelbedachtOUR PROGRAMME
Medically supervised withdrawal management in a safe and supportive setting.
Therapeutic work, education, exercise and skills that support sustainable recovery.
Continued connection after discharge, including ongoing support-group attendance.
*Programme details should be confirmed with Welbedacht at admission.
REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS
Our team can guide families, professionals and prospective patients through the referral and admission process.
Referral Information
OUR PROJECTS & NEEDS
From mattresses and bedside lamps to gym equipment, fencing, landscaping, solar power and water security — there are practical ways to help.
Painting, window repairs, putty, fencing and maintenance.
Beds, mattresses, bedside lamps and furniture.
Treadmill and exercise equipment.
Businesses and community members can choose a specific need to support.
SPONSOR RECOVERY
Not every person who needs treatment can afford the full cost. You can sponsor all or part of a programme — alone, as a company, church, community group or together with others.
NEWS & MEDIA
A dedicated home for radio interviews, press coverage, community initiatives and project updates.
ABOUT WELBEDACHT
Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful environment where people can step away from substance use and focus on recovery.
WHO WE ARE
Welbedacht Therapeutic Centre provides voluntary inpatient substance dependence rehabilitation, combining medically supervised detoxification with structured therapeutic rehabilitation and ongoing support.
Our multidisciplinary approach brings professional and practical support together so that patients can work on recovery in a structured setting.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Spaces for individual and group therapeutic work, education and reflection.
Exercise forms part of the structured rehabilitation environment.
Support continues beyond discharge through aftercare and support-group attendance.
OUR FUTURE
We are developing practical projects to improve the premises and create an even more comfortable environment for recovery.
See Our Projects
OUR PROGRAMME
A 24-day inpatient programme combining medically supervised detoxification with therapeutic rehabilitation and practical recovery skills.
THE PROGRAMME
The initial phase focuses on safe withdrawal management, rest, hydration, nutrition and professional monitoring.
Therapy, relapse prevention, life skills, education, exercise and supportive routines form part of the rehabilitation phase.
Recovery does not end at discharge. Patients can continue to access aftercare and support-group attendance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS
Whether you are referring yourself, a family member, a patient or a colleague, our team can guide you through the process.
START A REFERRAL
Contact Welbedacht to discuss suitability, availability, admission requirements and the referral process.
041 367 4276083 845 3304Email: bernie@welbedacht.org.za
Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00
WhatsApp UsADMISSION INFORMATION
Please confirm current admission criteria, fees and programme details directly with Welbedacht.
FOR FAMILIES
If you are worried about someone you love, contact us. We can explain the process and help you understand the options.
OUR PROJECTS & NEEDS
Choose a practical project and help us create a safer, more comfortable and therapeutic environment.
Some supporters provide funding. Others donate materials, equipment, labour or professional services. Every project can be supported in a way that works for the donor.
Window putty and repairs, painting, fencing and general maintenance.
I can help →Beds, mattresses, bedside lamps, bedside furniture and other essentials.
I can help →Treadmill and gym equipment to support exercise and healthy recovery.
I can help →Landscaping, plants, garden equipment, picnic benches and seating.
I can help →Load-shedding lights, generator and solar solutions.
I can help →JoJo tanks and practical water infrastructure.
I can help →Furniture and practical items that make communal and patient spaces more comfortable.
I can help →Paint, building materials, landscaping services, repairs and skilled labour.
I can help →Schools, churches, businesses and community groups can support a project together.
I can help →MAKE A VISIBLE DIFFERENCE
SPONSOR RECOVERY
Help remove the financial barrier to rehabilitation by sponsoring all or part of a patient’s programme.
WHY SPONSOR A PATIENT?
A person can be ready to change and still face a financial barrier. Your contribution can help make treatment possible.
Several people can also come together to sponsor one programme — a company, church, family, community group or individual donors.
WAYS TO SPONSOR
You can also contribute another amount. Every contribution can form part of a larger sponsorship.
Talk to Us About SponsorshipANONYMOUS SPONSORSHIP
You can anonymously sponsor a person’s rehabilitation — either in full or by contributing towards part of their treatment.
Welbedacht screens people who are unable to pay for treatment and keeps a list of suitable candidates. When a suitable, motivated candidate is identified, we can inform an interested donor without disclosing the person’s personal information.
This allows someone to receive the help they need while protecting their privacy, dignity and identity.
Ask About Sponsoring Recovery
NEWS & MEDIA
A home for media and radio contacts, press coverage, community initiatives, project updates and stories from Welbedacht.
MEDIA & COMMUNITY
This page can grow over time as Welbedacht appears on radio, in newspapers, at community events and through fundraising campaigns.
Add recordings, links and short summaries of radio conversations about addiction, recovery and Welbedacht.
Keep links and photographs from media coverage in one professional place.
Show supporters what has been completed and what the next need is.
Share events, partnerships and community initiatives.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Contact Welbedacht for interviews, project information, photographs and background information.
Media EnquiriesGALLERY
CONTACT WELBEDACHT
Whether you need information about treatment, want to make a referral, or want to support one of our projects, we would like to hear from you.
GET IN TOUCH
Address
300 Main Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070
Hours
Mon–Fri: 08:00–17:00
Visiting hours
Family only — please confirm current times with the centre.