Turning Point Australia 1 East

About Turning Point Australia 1 East

Turning Point Australia 1 East is a compact, hospital-based inpatient detox unit located inside Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Part of Turning Point and the wider Eastern Health network, the service supports people who need medically managed withdrawal or stabilisation for alcohol and other drug dependence, including those experiencing co-occurring mental health or physical health concerns. The typical programme lasts seven days, with patients receiving continuous support from a multidisciplinary medical, nursing and allied health team. Treatment is tailored to the individual and may combine withdrawal medication, medication-assisted treatment, private counselling and therapeutic group sessions. Senior addiction medicine specialists oversee care, providing an appropriate clinical environment for people with complex withdrawal needs. As a small hospital unit, 1 East offers a more clinical setting than a traditional residential rehabilitation centre. Private rooms support rest and personal space, while bathrooms are shared. The building is wheelchair accessible, has accessible toilets and can be reached by train, tram or bus, with public parking also available at Box Hill Hospital. Admission is by appointment rather than walk-in attendance. Prospective patients generally complete an intake assessment and obtain a GP referral before admission. Following detox, the team can help coordinate ongoing support through residential stabilisation, counselling, mutual-aid groups, outpatient treatment or other community services, helping each person take their next recovery step with a practical plan in place.