Addiction Treatment for Zimbabweans
Licensed residential treatment for alcohol, drugs, medication and behavioural addictions.
Addiction rarely comes alone. Behind it there is often trauma, stress, depression or anxiety, and lasting recovery means treating all of it together.
Hillhouse Clinics offers full residential addiction treatment in Cape Town for Zimbabwean clients: detox, daily therapy, psychiatric care, a family programme and a year of aftercare.
- Alcohol and drug dependence
- Prescription medication and codeine dependence
- Gambling and gaming addiction
- Co-occurring depression, anxiety and trauma
- Admission within 24 to 48 hours
- Primary Care: approximately USD 1,504.80 per week for eight weeks in Cape Town. Re-entry: approximately USD 1,128.60 per week for four weeks near Harare. Full 12-week programme: approximately USD 16,552.80, all-inclusive with no additional programme costs.
How our treatment works
The programme combines individual psychotherapy, trauma-focused therapy, group process work and the 12-step framework, alongside exercise, nutrition and a structured daily routine.
Three phases
Stabilisation and detox in the first weeks, then in-depth therapeutic work, then preparation for returning home with a concrete relapse-prevention plan.
For families in Zimbabwe
Families join remote sessions to understand the illness and prepare for their loved one's return. Our team can also run an assessment in Harare or an intervention in Zimbabwe.
Editorial standards & clinical review
Author
Jeroen Decker
Founder, Hillhouse Clinics
Founder of Hillhouse Clinics with 15+ years building licensed residential addiction treatment in Cape Town. Personal lived experience of recovery.
Reviewed by
David McNamara
Clinical Director
Clinical Director with 20+ years in addiction medicine. Oversees ASAM-aligned treatment protocols, medical detox and the multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting both treatment paths at The Hillhouse and a move to The Re-entry House.
Medically reviewed by
Bryan Hellmann
Clinical Psychologist
Registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, dual diagnosis and evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR) for substance use disorders.
Last clinically reviewed: May 7, 2026 · Next review scheduled: November 2026 · Hillhouse Clinics is licensed by the South African Department of Social Development. Content is informational and does not replace medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Which addictions do you treat?+
Alcohol, drugs, prescription medication, gambling, gaming, sex and love addiction, and eating disorders, plus co-occurring mental health conditions.
How long does treatment take?+
We recommend three months. The minimum stay is agreed after assessment.
What does it cost?+
Primary Care: approximately USD 1,504.80 per week for eight weeks in Cape Town. Re-entry: approximately USD 1,128.60 per week for four weeks near Harare. Full 12-week programme: approximately USD 16,552.80, all-inclusive with no additional programme costs..
Do you accept Zimbabwean medical aid?+
Treatment for Zimbabwean clients is self-funded. You can ask your own provider whether they reimburse treatment abroad.
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Last reviewed: October 2026. Admissions: +263 8612 882006. Hillhouse Clinics is licensed by the South African Department of Social Development. Outcomes vary; no treatment guarantees recovery. For emergencies in Zimbabwe call 994 (ambulance) or your nearest hospital.