A Safe Place to Recover. A Structured Path Back to Life.
Kelim House is a Halfway House and Mental Wellness Recovery Residence in Randburg, Johannesburg, supporting adults transitioning from rehabilitation towards stable, independent living.
Recovery doesn't end when you leave rehab.
At Kelim, residents receive a safe and structured sober environment, therapeutic development, recovery support, life skills and vocational guidance to help them rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.
- Safe.
- Structured.
- Sober.
- Supported.
20-Bed Mental Wellness and Recovery Residence
Randburg, Johannesburg
The bridge after rehab
Leaving Rehab Is Not the End of Recovery.
For many people, completing rehabilitation is a major achievement — but returning immediately to everyday life can be overwhelming.
- Old environments
- Old relationships
- Financial pressure
- Work
- Family expectations
- Stress
- Cravings
- Independence
This is where Kelim House provides the bridge.
We provide a safe, structured and supportive environment where residents can continue developing the skills, confidence and stability they need before taking on independent living.
The Kelim path
- 1Rehabilitation
- 2Recovery
- 3Real Life
Kelim isn't simply somewhere to stay. It's a place to rebuild.
Not Sure What Happens After Rehab? Talk to Us.
Talk to UsFinding the right next step
Is Kelim House Right for You?
Kelim House may be the right next step if you:
- Have completed, or are transitioning from, a rehabilitation programme
- Are committed to maintaining your sobriety
- Need additional structure before returning to independent living
- Cannot safely or confidently return to your previous environment
- Want support rebuilding your confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Need help establishing healthy routines and relationships
- Want to return to work or become financially independent
- Know you need more support — but are ready to start rebuilding your life
You don't have to have everything figured out. You simply need to be ready to take the next step.
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For families
For Families Who Want Their Loved One to Have a Real Chance at Recovery
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction can leave you feeling frightened, exhausted and unsure what to do next.
You may have already experienced rehabilitation, relapse, broken promises or difficult decisions.
When your loved one leaves rehab, the question becomes:
What happens now?
Kelim House provides a structured next step — a safe environment where residents can continue their recovery while gradually rebuilding the practical foundations of independent life.
Life at Kelim
What Life at Kelim Looks Like
Therapeutic Development
e.g. Why do people resist change?
Psycho-Educational Workshops
e.g. Motivation vs Willpower
Individual Support
e.g. Counselling & emotional support
Life Skills & Spiritual Growth
e.g. What does healthy living look like?
Recovery Programme
e.g. Stepwork & recovery meetings
Work & Job Readiness Support
e.g. Workplace behaviour & opportunities
Clinical Hypnotherapy for Addiction Recovery
Change the Patterns. Strengthen the Recovery.
Addiction is not only about the substance — it can also involve deeply established thought patterns, emotional triggers, habits and behaviours.
At Kelim, Clinical Hypnotherapy is used as a complementary therapeutic approach to help suitable residents work with these underlying patterns and develop healthier responses.
Hypnotherapy may support residents in managing cravings, identifying triggers, reducing destructive thought patterns, strengthening motivation and building confidence in their ability to maintain recovery.
Hypnotherapy is not presented as a standalone solution, but as an additional tool integrated into Kelim's broader Recovery and Mental Wellness Programme.
Work, purpose and independence
Recovery Should Lead Somewhere.
Sobriety is the foundation.
But long-term recovery is also about building a meaningful, productive and independent life.
For residents who demonstrate commitment to their recovery, Kelim provides support towards employment and financial independence.
CV & Job Applications
Interview Preparation
Work Readiness
Employment Opportunities
Independent Living
The goal isn't simply to stay sober. The goal is to build a life worth staying sober for.
Why Kelim
Why Choose Kelim House?
A Safe Sober Environment
A structured residential environment designed to support continued recovery.
Structure & Accountability
A consistent routine that helps residents develop responsibility and healthy habits.
Therapeutic Development
Structured programmes addressing emotional and mental wellness, thinking patterns, recovery and personal development.
Individual Support
Residents receive caring, individualised support throughout their stay.
Employment & Life Skills
Practical preparation for work, independence and productive living.
A Community That Cares
A respectful environment where residents are encouraged to take responsibility while knowing they don't have to do it alone.
Your next chapter
You Don't Have to Rebuild Your Life Alone.
Recovery can be difficult.
There will be good days and difficult days. There may be uncertainty, frustration and moments when you question yourself.
That's why Kelim exists.
- Structure when you need structure.
- Support when you need support.
- Accountability when you need accountability.
- Encouragement when you need someone to believe in you.
You have already taken an important step.
Now let's work on what comes next.
