How to read this profile
HARP Private Rehab is included in this edition for readers comparing private addiction and mental health care. Its program model is described as Private residential addiction and mental-health rehabilitation. The location and clinical scope should be considered together: a provider can have assessment, residential and continuation services with different arrangements. The practical question is whether the specific program proposed for the person matches their assessed needs, preferences and available support.
The public-information review located material across 3 provider pages. The most fully documented areas in this sample were assessment, therapies, condition clarity, continuity of care, privacy and setting, practical information. Topics to clarify directly include clinical team, medical pathways, cost transparency, accountability. The score records documentation coverage and does not establish treatment effectiveness, safety or a guaranteed outcome. A topic that was not located may be explained by the provider in material outside this sample.
Before making an admission decision
Request the name of the receiving service, the proposed residence or hospital, and the professionals responsible for assessment and treatment. Ask for an illustrative weekly schedule that distinguishes individual clinical work from group sessions, complementary activities and practical support. Discuss the care available outside scheduled sessions and the arrangements for medical assessment or escalation. Where another hospital or independent clinician is involved, confirm that relationship and its cost rather than assuming it forms part of the residential package.
A financial comparison should use the same time period and accommodation model. The fee panel presents available public information as context; a current written proposal should identify the initial duration, the agreed team, inclusions, exclusions and payment terms. Confirm whether a private residence is reserved for one client or whether only the bedroom is private. Ask separately about companions, external appointments, transport and any extension of the stay. These details affect the practical experience and the full commitment.
Discuss the plan for returning home at the beginning of the conversation. Identify the clinician or coordinator responsible for the transition, the follow-up included in the fee and any services that require a separate arrangement. With consent, involve the professionals who already know the person. Remote or international follow-up depends on professional permissions and availability in the country where care is received. A directory profile is a starting point for that coordinated conversation, and provider details should be confirmed before travel or payment.
HARP Private Rehab, also known as Hills & Ranges Private, offers residential rehabilitation in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges, outside Melbourne. Its published facilities include Sanctuary of Olinda, Monreale House, and Stonehurst of Sassafras, which also appears under the Sassafras Manor name. This profile covers the provider as a whole while identifying differences that matter when choosing a particular residence. The official HARP facilities overview is the starting point for matching the accommodation to the proposed treatment.
The appeal is a combination of privacy, access to individual support, and a residential environment with hospitality services. Those features do not make every HARP placement identical. A person comparing executive treatment with general admission should ask which house, room, team, and weekly program the quotation actually covers. The best comparison is between complete treatment proposals with clearly stated services.
Residential care in the Dandenong Ranges
HARP places its established Victorian facilities in the Dandenong Ranges and describes a setting surrounded by forest. Its facilities overview distinguishes general admission at Olinda, individual cottages at Monreale, and an executive-oriented setting at Stonehurst. Accommodation should therefore be selected alongside the level of support, rather than treated as a room upgrade alone. See the provider’s HARP facilities overview for the current distinctions.
Ask whether meals, therapy, recreation, and evening support occur in the same building. Someone who values solitude may prefer a separate cottage, while another person may want easier access to shared spaces. Mobility, stairs, walking distances, sleep preferences, and bathroom arrangements can affect everyday comfort more than a general description of luxury.
HARP also publishes destination and service-area pages. These should not automatically be interpreted as additional operating treatment centers. For an interstate or international admission, the written offer should name the actual residence in which the person will stay. That is especially useful when a provider advertises both established facilities and planned expansion.
What the HARP program includes
The provider organizes treatment around its 5i curriculum. Its HARP program and aftercare information describes an abstinence-oriented educational framework drawing on approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed work. It also identifies individual treatment planning, counseling, psychology, and access to medical professionals. These are descriptions of HARP’s program, not an independent assessment of its effectiveness for a particular diagnosis.
A useful admissions discussion translates the curriculum into a real week. Ask how much time is allocated to individual psychotherapy, addiction counseling, education, and group work. Establish which sessions are included routinely and which depend on assessment or availability. A branded method tells a prospective client less than an example timetable and a clear explanation of who delivers each part.
Executive treatment at Stonehurst of Sassafras
The Stonehurst of Sassafras facility page describes an executive-focused residence with private rooms, a published maximum occupancy of four, and a stated program length of 28–90 days. It lists amenities such as a business center, chef-prepared meals, gardens, fitness facilities, a sauna, internet access, and concierge services. These details relate to that named residence and should not be generalized to every HARP accommodation option.
For executives, the practical question is how work fits around treatment. Decide in advance which responsibilities can be delegated and what truly requires personal attention. A short scheduled call with an assistant is different from spending the day managing meetings. Ask the clinical team to explain how it handles work requests when they begin to displace appointments, sleep, or participation.
Privacy should also be defined operationally. Discuss visitor arrangements, deliveries, video calls, use of a professional name, and who may receive administrative information. An assistant arranging travel does not necessarily need access to clinical details. Agree on a communication arrangement that lets the right people help without assuming that all information will be shared with the person paying.
Detoxification and access to medical care
HARP’s HARP alcohol treatment and detox information states that it does not provide alcohol detoxification directly and instead coordinates with partner detox facilities. Its general program information says a clinical coordinator can arrange appointments with doctors and nurses. These distinctions are important: access to clinicians and a separate detox pathway should be understood before a residential booking is finalized.
If withdrawal management may be needed, ask where it will occur, who will assess and supervise it, and how the transition into HARP will work. Establish whether the detox period is included in the quoted residential dates or billed separately. The receiving team should have an agreed handover so medication records and any relevant restrictions accompany the client.
People with existing medical or psychiatric treatment should ask how their current practitioners can contribute to the assessment. Provide a complete medication list and discuss who will prescribe during the stay. Do not assume that the presence of wellness services means every health problem can be managed in the residence. Clarify what would prompt an external appointment or a change in the proposed placement.
Accommodation, food, and activities
The HARP program and aftercare information describes chef services, dietary support, exercise, and a range of complementary activities. HARP also lists approaches such as mindfulness, art therapy, yoga, massage, and personal training. Availability and the clinical purpose of particular activities should be established for the chosen residence. A broad list on a website is not the same as a guaranteed individual schedule.
It helps to separate three parts of a proposal: core clinical appointments, activities intended to support everyday well-being, and optional extras. Ask which parts can be changed if a person dislikes an activity or has a physical limitation. The objective is an appropriate and manageable routine, with time to use what has been discussed in treatment.
Food arrangements deserve attention before arrival. Tell admissions about allergies, dietary restrictions, and relevant eating concerns. Ask whether the chef and treating team coordinate where a medical or mental-health need affects meals. Also clarify the practical arrangements for laundry, internet use, personal devices, exercise, and quiet time so the first few days are less uncertain.
Ocean Blue and other HARP experiences
Ocean Blue is presented as a HARP rehabilitation program aboard a private yacht. The official Ocean Blue program information links it to the provider’s treatment team and describes an individually arranged experience. It is part of HARP’s wider offering and should not be confused with a separate independent operator or assumed to use the same fee structure as its land-based residences.
A person considering that setting should request a separate proposal covering itinerary, clinical staffing, transport, access to medical facilities, and what happens if travel plans change. The attraction of seclusion needs to be weighed alongside the practical demands of receiving care away from a fixed campus. Availability, suitability, and the exact vessel are matters for the provider to confirm.
Program length and fees
HARP does not publish one universal residential tariff in the reviewed facilities information. Its HARP facilities overview explains that price depends on the residence, privacy, clinical intensity, and the individual plan. The same source identifies common stays of 28, 60, or 90 days, while other program descriptions use assessment-based durations. A written quotation should specify the actual dates rather than relying on a general range.
Request the full cost of the proposed stay, the currency, and the treatment inclusions. Identify charges for specialist appointments, outside medical services, extensions, transfers, and optional activities. If a quote uses weekly fees, ask how arrival and departure days are counted. The same rate can produce a different total when additional services or a longer stay are added.
HARP discusses several funding routes on its website. Their mention should not be read as confirmation that a particular insurer, fund, or financing arrangement will pay. Verify any proposed contribution with the relevant organization and obtain the remaining personal liability in writing. The clinical recommendation and the financial agreement should be understandable as separate documents. HARP program and aftercare information
Continuing care after the residence
HARP’s HARP program and aftercare information describes aftercare under the HARP+ name, with counseling contact and individualized follow-up options. Establish the actual duration, format, and frequency included in the residential package. Some support may be offered on request, so it is useful to distinguish automatically scheduled appointments from services the former client must arrange.
Plan the first weeks home before discharge. Identify the clinician who will receive the handover, the appointments already booked, and the support person who will know the plan. If work contributed to an unmanageable routine, discuss a practical return schedule instead of assuming the residential timetable can be reproduced at home.
Questions to ask HARP before admission
Will I have a private room?
Room arrangements depend on the residence. Stonehurst is described as having private rooms, while HARP’s wider program information also mentions shared options at other settings. Ask for the exact room category and bathroom arrangement in the booking confirmation, particularly if privacy is a deciding factor. HARP program and aftercare information
Can I maintain contact with work and family?
The provider’s HARP program and aftercare information allows work communication outside required treatment activities and describes private workspace. Discuss limits and scheduling with the team. Agree separately on family contact, involvement in treatment, and who may receive progress information so those arrangements support the stay.
Is HARP suitable for someone who needs detox first?
The provider describes a coordinated external pathway for alcohol detoxification. Suitability and sequencing need assessment. Before traveling, confirm which service will accept the client first, how transfer will be arranged, and which organization is responsible at each stage. The final plan should be clear to both the client and the treating professionals. HARP alcohol treatment and detox information
Explore related treatment options
For further comparison, explore treatment centers in Australia and addiction treatment providers. Review each provider’s clinical setting, accommodation, admissions requirements, and continuing-care arrangements.
Sources
- HARP facilities overview
- HARP program and aftercare information
- Stonehurst of Sassafras facility page
- HARP alcohol treatment and detox information
- Ocean Blue program information
Provider information reviewed October 20, 2026. Confirm current services, availability, and the written treatment agreement directly with the provider.
Questions for your first conversation
Which clinical question would the initial assessment answer? Who would lead the plan and how would progress be reviewed? Which services take place at the residence and which involve an external provider? What are the limits of the proposed program, and when would another level of care be recommended? Ask the provider to connect its answers to the person’s history and the actual receiving team. Keep a dated record of the response with the written proposal so that later changes can be discussed clearly.
Source evidence breakdown
The documentation index records which information was located in sampled provider pages. Each of the twenty signals earns five points when located. A missing signal means it was not found in that sample. It does not establish that a service is absent. This is a documentation index, and it cannot establish clinical quality, licensing status, or outcomes.
Not located: Published clinical roles
Located: Professional qualifications described · Provider source
Located: Assessment process described · Provider source
Located: Individual planning described · Provider source
Located: Named psychological therapies · Provider source
Located: Individual therapy described · Provider source
Located: Medical care described · Provider source
Not located: Admission or treatment boundaries described
Located: Mental health scope described · Provider source
Located: Addiction or co-occurring scope described · Provider source
Located: Aftercare described · Provider source
Located: Family or transition support described · Provider source
Located: Private accommodation described · Provider source
Located: Confidentiality described · Provider source
Located: Location or admissions contact available · Provider source
Located: Programme duration described · Provider source
Not located: Numerical treatment fee published
Located: Inclusions or payment terms described · Provider source
Located: Team information published · Provider source
Not located: Registration or accreditation information published
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