The Victorian Government has invested $10.296 million to expand the Westside Lodge dual diagnosis drug and mental health unit at Sunshine Hospital.
The residential rehabilitation facility is operated by Western Health. Westside Lodge offers a three-month-long therapeutic program for people experiencing problematic drug or alcohol use, as well as mental health issues.
This client-centred recovery program is tailored for adults aged 18 years and above, with stable mental health symptoms, and who have completed a substance detoxification.
The expansion delivered 10 additional beds, bringing the total to 30, and refurbished shared common areas. Westside Lodge now has the capacity to treat an additional 40 people each year.
Construction began in early 2023. During construction, the project created and sustained around 28 construction industry jobs.
The redevelopment was completed in early 2024.