Lebowakgomo’s Hlabirwa Rehabilitation Clinic leads substance abuse recovery

LIMPOPO – The Hlabirwa Rehabilitation Clinic in Lebowakgomo has become a beacon of hope for individuals battling substance abuse and the families who support them.

This private residential facility offers a holistic and evidence-based approach to addiction recovery, mental health treatment and trauma support.

The clinic’s vision is to set a new standard in alcohol and drug rehabilitation by delivering care in a therapeutic environment that fosters healing and transformation.

A multidisciplinary team comprising a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, general practitioners, and allied professionals, works together to provide compassionate and personalised care.

CEO Kholofelo Pholafudi explained that recovery begins with a medically managed detoxification process, a vital first step.

“We are one of the few facilities in the country with a dedicated detox unit. Our treatment addresses substance use, mental health, and trauma simultaneously. Addiction is often rooted in unresolved trauma, which we begin to unpack within the first few weeks of rehabilitation,” he said.

With more than 50 years of combined experience, the clinic’s expert team is well-equipped to manage complex recovery journeys.

“We continuously seek innovative ways to support our patients, because healing – particularly in the mental health space – is never one-size-fits-all,” Pholafudi added.

At Hlabirwa, every patient is treated with dignity and care, and their individual needs are prioritised to ensure meaningful and lasting recovery.

The centre is located at 2760 Zone B in Lebowakgomo and can be phoned at 065 072 6856 or 064 519 0653, or send them a Whatsapp on 072 308 2554. E-mail: hlabirwamed@gmail.com or website: www.hlabirwarehab.com