Our Approach
We treat the individual as a whole. Always.
Biopsychosocial Model (BPS)
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED · EVIDENCE-BASED
The foundation of ARC’s care. This model understands that mental health and addiction exist at the intersection of biology, psychology and social circumstance — and that lasting recovery requires addressing all three.
Biological · Psychological · Social
The Minnesota Model
GOLD STANDARD · CLINICALLY PROVEN WORLDWIDE
The world’s most proven addiction treatment framework. It recognises addiction as a primary, chronic disease — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual in nature — and that recovery is best achieved through structured 12-Step work within a therapeutic community.
Physical · Mental · Emotional · Spiritual
ARC’s flagship residential programme
Eight-week integrated inpatient programme
– A structured, immersive path to lasting recovery –
Treatment delivered not only with clinical rigour, but with the authentic understanding of what rBuilt on this proven clinical foundation, ARC’s flagship inpatient programme integrates the best of evidence-based practice with the nuanced care that complex presentations demand. Every week builds on the last; every element of care is co-ordinated across the full multidisciplinary team on your behalf.ecovery truly requires. — The founding vision of Africa Retreat Centre.
Minnesota Model
Structured 12-Step work within a supportive therapeutic community, integrated from Day 1.
Dual Diagnosis Care
Simultaneous treatment of addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions — never sequentially.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Addressing the underlying root causes that drive addiction and emotional distress.
Group Therapy
Structured peer sessions that build insight, accountability and a lasting sense of belonging.
Family Therapy
Healing the relational system because recovery rarely succeeds in isolation.
Aftercare Planning
A personalised continuing care plan, begun in Week 7, to sustain and protect long-term recovery. This continues after discharge with structured engagements to ensure you are supported in recovery.