Westview Clinic
Rehabilitation in Johannesburg

Westview Clinic is different from other substance abuse rehabilitation centres in a number of ways. For this reason, we take the time and trouble to personalize each patient’s medical and therapeutic programme to his or her specific needs. We believe that each patient’s needs are unique.

Westview Clinic started out in 1970 in a caravan in Horizon, Roodepoort, handing out information pamphlets to the publics and offering out-patient care. Increasing demand for alcohol and drug rehabilitation in general and for in-patient facilities in particular necessitated the move and the best available building was a converted police station in the Roodepoort CBD. While the converted police station in the Roodepoort CBD provided adequate space, the environment did not do justice to the services we delivered and we began to put plans in place for owning our own facility in a more attractive location that would help patients feel more upbeat. Our plans became reality seven years ago, when we were able to buy the office building, 9 Madeline Street, Florida. Then we aquired the residential property next door, 7 Madeline Street- providing the Clinic with a pleasant garden, swimming pool, outdoor chess and a lapa with braai facilities. Many addicts lose their sense of self worth and self esteem. Restoring an addicts’ dignity is, therefore an essential part of their treatment. Which is why, at Westview Clinic we believe in keeping our equipment, accommodation and other facilities as attractive, comfortable and welcoming as possible. Once we achieved our goal of owning our own facility, we felt the time was right to begin operating independently from the umbrella organization, Sanca National Directorate. We are still registered as a Non Profit Organization and an Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Clinic. In 2008 the Department of Social Development conducted a Quality Assurance Assessment at the Clinic. The Clinic was rated as a best practice model operating in compliance with Government’s minimum norms and standards for in-patient/ out-patient facilities. Its members are drawn from the surrounding communities on the West Rand and reflect the demographic profile of these communities. Operationally, Westview Clinic is run by a Directorate comprised of the director and four Senior staff members. The Directorate meets every second week, all senior staff meet with their own staff members once a week and the Directorate meets with all employees once a month.