Lives Lived Well Mirikai

Mirikai Review

Located in the Burleigh suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Mirikai is a residential treatment facility that is part of the non-profit organization, Lives Lived Well. Mirikai specializes in the care of adults between the ages of 18 and 35. The facility focuses on education and community to not only treat but also empower clients to return to their lives a better, stronger person. Dual diagnosis support is a available for clients with co-occurring mental and physical illnesses.

Accommodations and Food

With accommodations for 30 residents, Mirikai offers a tight-knit environment with a lot of peer support. Clients stay in small villas with two to three peers. An integral component to the program is personal responsibility. As such, residents are required to perform daily chores such as cleaning and maintaining their villa.

Clients also work together to prepare and cook meals. Individuals with dietary restrictions can be accommodated with a different menu.

Treatment and Staff

Clients begin counseling soon after making contact with Lives Lived Well. Upon arrival at Mirikai, clients meet with an intake counselor and go through an extensive evaluation. The assessment includes a complete account of substance use and a medical history. Based off the results, the Mirikai team develops the best possible personalized treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the client. Residents must be sober before beginning treatment, and the facility does not offer detox. While the length of stay at Mirikai varies depending on the needs of the client, individuals typically stay between six and 12 weeks.

The facility employs a holistic approach to care that includes evidence-based therapies, relapse prevention and transitional living. Clients engage in individual and group therapy. Groups skills classes focus on relapse prevention techniques that will ease the transition back into regular life. Family support is an integral aspect to the success of a client’s sustained recovery. While Mirikai does not offer family housing units, residents keep in touch through visits and weekend leave. The facility also provides job and life skills training.

The Mirikai team is comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors and a nursing team. Medication management is available for residents with co-occurring health conditions. Sexual health specialists are also on hand.

Extras

While Mirikai accepts referrals through community and government organizations, none are required. Comprehensive aftercare is available for anyone that requires a consistent therapeutic structure after residential care.

In Summary

Mirikai is residential facility through Lives Lived Well that provides comprehensive, individualized treatment for adults struggling with addiction. It offers a range of client and community-based therapeutic methods as well as medical services. Residents are welcome to stay as long as necessary to meet their needs, and transitional accommodations are available. Above all, for men and women seeking a curriculum and team that prepares them for a new life, Mirikai is an excellent option.