Understanding Rehabilitation at Sunrise Foundation
Clear information for individuals and families considering residential rehabilitation, recovery support and the next steps towards appropriate professional care.
What Families Should Know
Choosing rehabilitation is an important decision. Families should understand the individual’s circumstances, the type of support being considered and when qualified professional assessment is appropriate.
Rehabilitation is a process
Recovery from addiction is not simply a single event. It may involve structured residential support, counselling, professional involvement, behavioural change and continued support.
Every person is different
The appropriate pathway depends on the individual’s circumstances. Families should discuss treatment and support options with qualified professionals rather than relying on general information alone.
Families matter
Addiction can affect relationships, finances, work, education and family wellbeing. Better understanding can help families participate more constructively in the recovery process.
Ask clear questions
Before making decisions, families can ask about the rehabilitation environment, available professional support, routines, communication arrangements and the appropriate next steps.
What the Journey Can Involve
Sunrise Foundation’s rehabilitation-focused environment is structured around support for individuals affected by drug, alcohol and substance-related addiction.
Understand the situation
Discuss the individual’s circumstances and understand whether rehabilitation support may be appropriate.
Discuss available support
Explore residential rehabilitation, counselling and professional support available within the current Sunrise Foundation setting.
Follow a structured environment
Residential support can provide routine, separation from environments that may contribute to continued substance use and a recovery-oriented daily setting.
Continue support and family involvement
Recovery can require continued support and an informed family environment beyond the initial decision to seek rehabilitation.
Current Professional Involvement
Current institutional information identifies visiting medical and psychological professionals together with residential medical staff.
Psychiatric Support
Dr. Rishab Varma
Psychiatrist — visiting once a month.
Medical Support
Dr. Sushil Choure
MBBS — visiting every 15 days.
Psychological Support
Akshay Kulkarni
Psychologist — visiting every Sunday.
Residential Medical Staff
Rajesh Sangavi and Jake D’Souza are identified as residential medical staff.
Information note: Professional names and visiting schedules should be reconfirmed with Sunrise Foundation before relying on them for a future appointment or care decision.
What Residential Support Means
A residential rehabilitation environment can provide structure and continuity while an individual works through recovery with appropriate support.
- Structured residential environment
- Recovery-oriented daily routines
- Regular professional involvement
- Medical support within the rehabilitation setting
- Counselling and psychological support
- Support for individuals and families navigating recovery
Useful Questions to Ask
Families can use these questions when discussing rehabilitation support with Sunrise Foundation or qualified professionals.
About the programme
- What type of rehabilitation support is available?
- What does the residential routine involve?
- How can families understand the recovery pathway?
About professional support
- Which professionals are currently involved?
- What are their visiting schedules?
- When should additional medical assessment be sought?
About family involvement
- How can the family support recovery?
- What information should the family provide?
- How can communication be maintained appropriately?
About next steps
- What information is needed before admission or consultation?
- Who should the family contact?
- What should happen if the individual’s condition requires urgent medical attention?
Important: This page provides general institutional information and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, emergency care or individual clinical advice. For an urgent medical or psychiatric emergency, seek appropriate emergency medical assistance.
Continue Your Research
Use the site’s dedicated pages to understand the centre, its programmes, facilities and governance information.
Programmes & Recovery Support
Understand the rehabilitation-focused programme structure and recovery support.
Facilities & Living Environment
Explore the residential environment and available facilities.
Patient Rights
Review information about patient rights and protections.
Contact Sunrise Foundation
Contact the centre to discuss available rehabilitation support and next steps.
Start With the Right Conversation
If you or a family member is dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, contact Sunrise Foundation to understand the available rehabilitation and support options.