Counselling
Reconnexion - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Treatment Program
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Reconnexion
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About this service
Reconnexion provides individual counselling to support individuals to taper off their benzodiazepines/z-drugs. Through a shared-care approach with your prescriber, we develop a tailored reduction plan and provide withdrawal management and therapeutic support to address underlying issues.
This service may help:
- Receive an individualised plan on how to safely taper your medication
- Develop skills and strategies to replace the need for the medication
- Ongoing therapeutic support to manage your withdrawal
Service for
Anyone in need
Cost
Free
Age group
18 years and over
Availability
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Duration
Service over multiple sessions (e.g. online course)
Engagement
Delivered by a mental health professional, Delivered by a registered counsellor, Self-guided, Self-guided with some professional support
Therapy framework
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Guidelines
An evaluation of Reconnexion’s program showed 88% of clients exiting service either ceased or reduced their benzodiazepine use and experienced significant reductions in psychological distress.