Sobering-up treatment for mental health and substance abuse clients

Sobering-up treatment provides intoxicated persons with protection. The aim of the sobering-up treatment is to safeguard the health and security of a person when they are unable to take care of themselves due to being intoxicated. During the short-term treatment, medical staff will monitor how the patient is sobering up and assess the possible need for other treatment. If a need for immediate medical care arises, the patient is referred to other health care services instead of sobering-up treatment. To break the cycle of substance abuse, the patient is encouraged to seek other substance abuse services, such as detoxification. The care staff guide and support you in using other social and health care services as well. You can receive 24-hour guidance and advice on substance abuse treatment by calling the sobering-up station.

Conditions for receiving the Service

Sobering-up treatment is provided in situations where you cannot look after yourself due to your excessive use of intoxicants. The services of a sobering-up station are intended for all adult residents of the wellbeing services county. Sobering-up treatment is completely voluntary.

Sobering-up treatment is free of charge.