Private, hospital-based treatment for alcohol use and related mental health concerns at Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula, Mount Eliza.
Treatment and admission are subject to individual clinical assessment.
If drinking has become hard to manage, you do not have to wait until things reach crisis point to ask for help. At Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula in Mount Eliza, adults can access private, hospital-based treatment for alcohol use and related mental health concerns. Our intake team will listen to what is happening, assess your needs and help you understand whether Avive is the right place to begin.
Call 1800 284 830 to discuss inpatient or day program care, or make an enquiry online.
You may be considering treatment because you have tried to cut back without lasting success, are worried about withdrawal, or find alcohol is affecting your health, relationships or daily life. Some people also experience anxiety, depression or trauma alongside alcohol use. A structured stay can provide space to address both the drinking and what may be contributing to it.
Suitability for admission and any withdrawal support is assessed individually. Our team will consider your alcohol use, physical and mental health, withdrawal risk and the level of care you need.
Stopping or reducing alcohol can cause withdrawal symptoms, and the risks differ from person to person. Please speak with a health professional before making a sudden change if you may be dependent on alcohol. Avive offers a hospital-based detox pathway where clinically appropriate. Following assessment, your team can explain whether withdrawal care at Mount Eliza is suitable and what treatment may follow.
If you have severe withdrawal symptoms, a seizure, confusion or another medical emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
Care at Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula can include psychiatric and multidisciplinary support, individual and group therapy, and a plan for what comes after your hospital stay. Avive’s inpatient dual diagnosis program supports people dealing with both substance use and mental health concerns. The team will discuss which program and length of stay fit your clinical needs, rather than assuming one pathway suits everyone.
For ongoing support, the STRIDE Substance Addictions Program is available as a structured day program at Mount Eliza. Your treating team can discuss whether a day program or other follow up care is appropriate for you.
Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula is a 60-bed private mental health hospital at 1 St Johns Lane, Mount Eliza. Private rooms with ensuites, group therapy rooms, specialist consulting spaces, a fitness studio and landscaped outdoor areas support treatment in a calm setting.
Call 1800 284 830 or send an online enquiry. You can contact the team for yourself or someone you care about.
The team will ask about your alcohol use, health, any withdrawal concerns and the support you are looking for. They will explain the assessment and referral steps.
If Avive is clinically suitable, the team can discuss an inpatient or day program pathway, likely timing and your individual private health cover or self funded costs.
Admission timing depends on clinical suitability and availability. An enquiry does not guarantee admission.
No. Contact intake while you are considering help. Tell the team about your current drinking and any history of withdrawal so they can advise on the safest next step. Do not try to manage potentially serious withdrawal alone.
Yes. Avive provides treatment and support care for people experiencing alcohol or other substance use alongside mental health concerns. The team will assess whether its programs are appropriate for your particular needs.
You can begin with an enquiry yourself, however a GP referral is required for admission to hospital. The intake team can explain any clinical information or referral needed to assess admission and help coordinate the next steps.
Avive has arrangements with most major health funds. Cover and any out-of-pocket costs depend on your policy and circumstances. The team can check your benefits and explain costs before admission. Self-funded options can also be discussed.
You may be eligible for a once per lifetime exemption from the usual two month waiting period when upgrading hospital cover for psychiatric treatment. To qualify, you must have already held hospital cover for at least two months. The exemption does not guarantee cover for your proposed alcohol treatment or remove premiums, excesses or other out of pocket costs. Check your eligibility and costs with your health fund before admission. Avive’s intake team can help you work through the cover check.
No. Suitability depends on clinical needs, withdrawal risk and the level of care required. Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula cannot currently accept patients where methamphetamine (ice or crystal meth) or GHB is the primary substance requiring detox. If you are unsure, contact intake to discuss the most appropriate pathway.
Talk with Avive’s Intake Team about alcohol treatment at Mount Eliza. Call 1800 284 830 or use the online enquiry form. Referrers can use the patient and client referral form.
