Arrow Health

03/02/2026

❓💥 Mythbusting time 💥❓
"Seeking help for addiction is a sign of failure"

This belief keeps far too many people struggling in silence.

The truth is, recognising that something isn't working and choosing to ask for help takes courage, honesty, and self-awareness.

📌 It take strength to admit you're overwhelmed
📌 It takes insight to notice patterns that are harming you or others
📌 It takes courage to rach out instad of continuing alone

Seeking support isn't giving up. It's taking responsibility for your wellbeing and your future. Recovery begins when people stop pretending they're doing fine and start choosing what they actually need.

💬 If you've been telling yourself that asking for help means you've failed, it doesn't. It means you're paying attention.
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29/01/2026

Falling doesn't define you.
Getting back up does.

Setbacks can happen, but growth comes from what you do next.

Recovery is built one choice, one step, one day at a time.
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27/01/2026

Early recovery often means learning skills many people were never taught. Like how to sit with discomfort instead of escaping it.

In our 3rd episode of Beyond the Noise, Cath reflects on how emotional discomfort fuelled her addiction and how recovery required her to stay present through feelings she once avoided.

This is the quiet, unseen work of early recovery. It's challenging, confronting, and deeply transformative.

🎧 Beyond the Noise: Early Recovery – The First 8 months

26/01/2026

Beyond detox, programs, or milestones, lasting change often begins with accountability. The moment someone stops trying to change everyone else and starts looking inward.

Accountability isn't about punishment. It's about understanding your patterns, recognising your impact, and choosing new ways forward. When people begin to own their part, relationships can start to heal, trust can be rebuilt, and recovery becomes sustainable.

Discover how accountability supports recovery, strengthens relationships, & helps create lasting change. Inspired by Beyond the Noise Ep. 02

21/01/2026

When addiction affects a family it can feel isolating and exhausting. Especially for parents who are trying to hold everything together.

Hearing from other families reminds us just how powerful the right support can be. Having access to tools, understanding, and a safe space to heard can shift everything and open the door to healing.

At Arrow Health, our Family Support Program is designed to help families feel less alone, better informed, and more supported as they navigate this journey together.

When families are supported, recovery has a stronger foundation.

👉 Learn more about our Family Support Program:
https://arrowhealth.com.au/programs/family-support

19/01/2026

Recovery doesn't always require stepping away from daily life. For some the right support can happen alongside it.

Arrow Health's Outpatient Program offers a structured four-week program of group sessions, workshops, and therapeutic activities designed to support insight, change, and relapse prevention.

📍 In-person: Arrow Health, 86A Kooyong Road, Armadale
📅 February 2nd – 26th
⚠️ Places are limited
💲 $2500 inc. GST

If you've been considering support but aren't sure an inpatient program is the right fit, this may be a helpful next step.
📞 03 8393 0219

Our Outpatient rehab Program has been designed for people with substance use disorder who are unable to take time out from other commitments.

15/01/2026

If you've been charged with a drug driving offence and need to complete a VicRoads approved Behaviour Change Program, Arrow Health can help.

📅 Upcoming dates:
🕐 28th January & 4th February – 1:30pm

Our Drug Driver BCP is designed to meet legal requirements while providing education, reflection, and practical tools to support safer choices moving forward.

⚠️ To confirm your enrolment, you will need:
• Your VicRoads relicencing letter
• A copy of your driver’s licence

Spots are limited. 📞 03 8393 0219

To enrol in a Behaviour Change Program, you will need to have received a Relicensing letter from VicRoads. This letter will clearly state which Behaviour Change Program is required to be completed.

12/01/2026

When someone you love is struggling with addiction it can feel overwhelming knowing how or when to step in.

An intervention isn't about confrontation or forcing change.
It's a structured, compassionate conversation designed to help a person recognise the impact of their substance use and understand that support and recovery are possible.

For many families, an intervention becomes a turning point. A moment where communication shifts, clarity replaces chaos, and a path forward begins to take shape.

If you've been wondering what an intervention really involves, or whether it could help your family, this guide walks you through what to expect and how to approach it safely.

💙 Support is available for families too.
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What is an intervention? Learn how families can safely and compassionately help a loved one seek treatment, & when to seek external support.

11/01/2026

Addiction rarely starts with chaos. More often, it begins quietly, through stress, pain, trauma, or the slow erosion of coping.

This reflection from Beyond the Noise reminds us why shame and blame don't help recovery. Understanding does.

Beyond the Noise Episode 3, Early Recovery: The first 8 months is out Jan 13.

07/01/2026

❓💥 Mythbusting time 💥❓
"Addiction treatment is only needed when things get really bad."

This common belief keeps many people stuck far longer than they need to be. The truth is, addiction doesn't suddenly become a problem overnight. It usually builds gradually, and early support can make a huge difference.

📌 You don't need to hit "rock bottom" to ask for help
📌 You don't need to lose everything before support is justified
📌 You don't need to wait until things feel completely out of control

Reaching out earlier can prevent harm, reduce stress on families, and open the door to recovery and healthier coping before patterns become more entrenched.

Recovery isn't about how "bad" things look. It's about noticing when something isn't working and choosing to seek support to change it.

If you've been wondering whether it's "too soon" to ask for help, it isn't.
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06/01/2026

Are you required to complete a VicRoads approved Drink Driver Behaviour Change Program as part of your relicencing process?

📅 Upcoming dates:
🕐 14th & 21st January – 1:30pm

Arrow Health delivers this program in a structured, supportive environment, facilitated by experienced clinicians in alcohol and other drug treatment.

⚠️ To secure your place, you will need to provide:
• A copy of your relicencing letter from VicRoads
• A copy of your driver’s licence

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

To enrol in the Drink Driver Behaviour Change program, you will need to provide a copy of your Relicencing letter from VicRoads, and your drivers licence.