Our mission is to deliver global best practice standards of treatment, the highest quality and integrity of practitioners & holistic care that caters for the physical, mental and emotional needs of our clients.
Our Story

The cedars group
Our philosophy
At The Cedars, we believe that taking ownership opens doors.
When we have the courage to be vulnerable,
To face our innermost demons and let ourselves be seen
When we gift true forgiveness of self and others
Transforming lapses into lessons And owning our worth
It is then that we can embrace the power of recovery.
our approach
We pride ourselves on delivering a multi-disciplinary approach that ensures a range of best-practice skill sets are on offer to our clients. Many of our staff members have been through our programme, modelling the power of its impact and offering our clients unprecedented empathy and “proof of concept.”

12-Steps to Recovery
multi-disciplinary expertise
One-on-One
Counselling
Group
Therapy
Medication-Assisted
Treatment
Cognitive &
Behavioural Therapy
a holistic lifestyle approach
- Our chefs prepare healthy, dietician-approved menus daily
- A personal trainer and yoga instructors run regular aerobics and yoga sessions
- We offer activities and excursions such as boat trips, hikes and beach clean-ups to refresh and invigorate the mind, body and soul

what we stand for
Take Ownership
We Get You
Medication Plays a Role
Passion & Care
Create Connection
Start from Scratch
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about out programs, admissions process, and what to expect during your stay at the Cedars
Our life-changing treatment program utilises a multidisciplinary team that consists of our medical doctor, clinical psychologist and internationally qualified addiction counsellors. Our program is based on the 12-Steps, group therapy, one on one counselling, sessions with the psychologist and social worker. Upon arrival, our medical doctor will assess your physical condition and previous diagnoses. If necessary, stabilisation medication will be prescribed. Once ready, you’ll be encouraged to join the daily groups and activities. Provided you are physically able, moderate exercise is encouraged, and on a weekly basis, our onsite gym equipment, yoga and aerobics instructors will help you get the colour back in your cheeks. Our dietician-approved menu will restore your energy balance and help you feel whole again! Each of our facilities is in a beautiful part of South Africa – lush gardens, exquisite sunsets and the sounds of nature abound.
The Cedars has 19 years of experience in helping people find a solution to substance abuse. Many of our patients who have found recovery using The Cedars program describe positive changes to their lives – an improvement in living conditions, better family relationships and the ability to work and stay free from substances. The Cedars approach aims to restore you to a life that is cherished and appreciated.
The 12 Step Programme is 100% guaranteed if the individual follows all suggestions and is fully engaged in the process. A client usually gets to a place of desperation and wanting to follow suggestions through pain and consequences – this is a gift to any alcoholic who wants to get better – most times this comes as a result of loved ones stepping aside and allowing them to experience their consequences.
A 28-day treatment plan is enough time for a comprehensive introduction to the life-changing Cedars programme. A client will see the doctor for a physical examination, have stabilisation medication administered if required, and when physically able, start their journey at The Cedars, experiencing our group therapy, educational groups, one-on-one counselling, sessions with the psychologist and social worker. They will also start the 12-Step program and learn more about 12-Step fellowships. Work begins on the behavioural issues that accompany substance abuse and process addictions.
The 90-day program allows the client to complete the 12-Step program in full, and also the time to work at addressing persisting behavioural defects. During the 90-day program they will also be afforded the opportunity to work towards a position of responsibility within the therapeutic community. It is most often the case that ex-clients with the longest clean time after treatment did three months or more in primary treatment.
Yes. Confidentiality is essential for trust and healing. The Cedars maintains strict ethical and legal standards to protect client privacy throughout the treatment process.
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