21-Day Recovery Programme

The 21-day programme at Step Away offers focused, residential addiction treatment designed for individuals who need structured support — but also need to return to work, family, or other responsibilities after a defined period.

This programme provides the same high standard of care as our longer-term inpatient options, but with an accelerated structure that prioritises stabilisation, insight, and practical recovery tools within a three-week timeframe.

Who Is the 21-Day Programme For?

This programme is well-suited to adults who:

• Require short-term inpatient intervention for alcohol or drug dependency
• Are able to commit to a focused, intensive recovery process
• Need a professional reset before returning to everyday life
• Have responsibilities that make longer-term treatment impractical
• Are highly motivated or already in early recovery but need structure

It’s also commonly used by individuals who:

• Have experienced a recent relapse
• Need a stabilising break from enabling environments
• Want to engage in treatment before long-term patterns worsen

What to Expect Over 21 Days

Your programme begins with a comprehensive clinical and psychological assessment. From there, a personalised treatment plan is created — designed to address both the substance dependency and the emotional and behavioural dynamics that contribute to it.

Some elements of the 21-day programme include:

• Daily group therapy sessions
• Individual counselling with a registered addiction counsellor
• Psychoeducation on addiction, triggers, and relapse prevention
• Emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Support with mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma)
• Medical care and detox support (where required)
• Nutritional guidance and occupational therapy
• Reflection, journaling, and goal setting

The programme is fully residential, meaning clients stay on-site in our calm, contained facility near Sardinia Bay in Port Elizabeth. Days are structured and clinically supervised, with time built in for rest and personal reflection.

Is 21 Days Enough?

For many people, 21 days is a critical turning point. This timeframe allows for:

• Physical detoxification (when needed)
• Mental stabilisation
• The beginning of emotional insight and behavioural change
• Development of a personalised relapse prevention plan

However, addiction recovery is not one-size-fits-all. At the end of the programme, your progress will be reviewed in consultation with your treatment team. If further support is needed — whether as an extension of inpatient care or a step-down into outpatient or aftercare — those options are fully available.

Professional Support Throughout

The 21-day programme is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes:

• Psychiatrist
• Medical doctor
• Clinical psychologist
• Occupational therapist
• Social worker
• Registered nurse
• Certified addiction counsellors

This integrated team works together to ensure every aspect of your recovery is supported — from physical stabilisation to emotional processing and reintegration planning.

Begin Your Recovery Now at Step Away Rehabilitation Center

If you're looking for a structured, time-bound rehab programme that offers real support without long-term disruption, the 21-day programme at Step Away may be the right fit.

Contact us to speak to our team.

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