About this facility
Set in tranquil, semi-rural Cape Town, Cherrywood House supports clients in overcoming substance use by combining the principles of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with a strong focus on physical health. During their stay, clients work on transforming destructive behaviors and thought patterns while developing greater mindfulness and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Cherrywood House offers a range of evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, 12 Step meetings, and group therapy.
Cherrywood House delivers highly personalized and comprehensive care, with a maximum of 18 residential clients at a time to ensure individual attention and support. Its evidence-based programme not only addresses substance use but also focuses on common co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and behavioral addictions. Clients benefit from world-class facilities offered at a more accessible cost compared to many international treatment centers. To support long-term recovery, every client receives a 12-month online aftercare programme, along with a 6-month online family support programme that begins while their loved one is still in treatment.
On its boutique, home-like campus, clients can enjoy Cherrywood House’s luxury facilities, including a swimming pool, spacious garden areas, outdoor lounge spaces, and comfortable shared rooms. Accommodations are designed to provide privacy and comfort, with multiple buildings on the property. During their stay, clients can participate in holistic activities such as yoga, meditation, and physical fitness sessions. Additionally, clients can enjoy chef-prepared meals based on a nutritionist-approved menu.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, In-network prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Social skills development
