Freeman House Recovery
Licensed Luxury Medical Detox, Residential & Dual Diagnosis Estate Overlooking Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa (BHF #0995797)
Substance abuseMental healthResidential & Medical DetoxVerified by findingrehab.io
Verified by findingrehab.io on 19 Oct 2026. State licensing, national accreditation, clinical leadership, and direct intake phone confirmed against official records.
- Setting
- Residential & Medical Detox
- Treatment focus
- Substance abuse and mental health
- Ages
- Young adults, adults, older adults
- Verified accreditation
- State department of health
- Year founded
- 2018
- Typical length of stay
- 28, 60, or 90 days (detox, primary residential, and secondary care)
Facility & campus photo tour (4 photos)




Verified program overview
Freeman House Recovery is a premier licensed medical detoxification, residential addiction, and dual-diagnosis treatment center overlooking Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg mountains in South Africa, just 45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Registered with the South African Department of Health, the Department of Social Development (under the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008), and the Board of Healthcare Funders (Practice No. 0995797), the clinic serves both South African families and international clients from the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and Australia.
Led by Founder Alan Freeman, Clinical Director Dr Johan Colyn Erasmus (MBChB, HPCSA #MP0886408), Therapeutic Director Laura Edmonds (BA Hons Social Work), and Head of Nursing Sister Zipporah Gaven, Freeman House pairs 24/7 physician-led detox and psychiatric care with intensive individual psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, psychiatric occupational therapy, and executive wellness amenities including private en-suite accommodations, chef-prepared cuisine, a swimming pool, gym, and confidential airport transfers.
Key verified highlights
- Fully licensed by the South African Department of Health and Department of Social Development, with BHF Practice Number 0995797.
- 24/7 on-site medical detoxification and dual-diagnosis psychiatric stabilization directed by Dr Johan Colyn Erasmus (MBChB, HPCSA #MP0886408).
- Tranquil boutique estate overlooking Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg mountains, with private en-suite rooms and executive remote-work options.
- Accepts major South African medical aid schemes and works with international private health insurers alongside confidential self-pay packages.
Verified licenses, accreditations & compliance
Our editorial team verified the following regulatory licenses, national accreditations, and healthcare merchant certifications for Freeman House Recovery as of 19 Oct 2026:
South African Department of Social Development & Department of Health
Licensed Inpatient Treatment & Medical Detoxification Facility
Official registry →Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF)
Registered Private Healthcare & Psychiatric Rehab Practice
Official registry →Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Clinical Director Medical Registration (Dr Johan Colyn Erasmus, MBChB)
Official registry →Clinical & executive leadership
Verified medical, psychiatric, clinical, and executive leadership overseeing care at Freeman House Recovery:
Alan Freeman
Founder & Executive Director
Founded Freeman House Recovery in 2018 with over 14 years of international clinical recovery leadership to provide boutique, medically supervised addiction and trauma treatment in South Africa.
Dr Johan Colyn Erasmus, MBChB
Clinical Director (HPCSA #MP0886408)
Medical doctor from the University of Pretoria overseeing 24/7 medical detoxification, psychiatric dual diagnosis stabilization, and acute pharmacological care.
Laura Edmonds, BA (Hons) Social Work
Therapeutic Director
Cum Laude University of the Witwatersrand graduate directing multidisciplinary psychotherapy, trauma recovery, and individualized clinical treatment planning.
Sister Zipporah Gaven, RN
Head of Nursing
Leads round-the-clock inpatient nursing supervision, vital monitoring during medical withdrawal, and medication administration.
Brad Webster, ICADC, BAPSA & Alexi Trninic, BSc OT
Senior Addiction Counselor & Psychiatric Occupational Therapist
Lead internationally credentialed addiction counseling, relapse prevention, and Wits-trained psychiatric occupational therapy.
Verified campus & clinical locations
Freeman House Recovery Hartbeespoort Dam Residential Estate
7 Cloister Street, Meerhof, Hartbeespoort, North West Province 0216, South Africa (45 mins from Johannesburg OR Tambo & Lanseria Airports)
Direct phone: +27 12 111 1739
What this listing shows
Freeman House Recovery is listed as a residential & medical detox program in Hartbeespoort, South Africa. The listing puts it under substance abuse and mental health. It names six levels of care: detox, residential, day treatment (php), intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient and sober living. For payment it names private insurance and self pay. Verified by findingrehab.io on 19 Oct 2026 against official state licensing registries, national accreditor records, and the program's clinical documentation.
Care offered
From the program's public listing:
- Detox: medical help to get through withdrawal safely.Ask how long people usually stay, whether a nurse or a doctor is there overnight, and what happens on the last day. Detox on its own is not treatment for addiction, so ask what this program offers afterwards and whether a place is held while someone finishes.
- Residential: live at the program and take part in treatment every day.Ask how long a stay usually runs, what a day looks like, what someone may bring and when family can visit. Ask what happens if a resident needs medical care, and what the program sets up before anyone leaves.
- Day treatment (PHP): treatment for much of the day, most days of the week, going home at night. PHP stands for partial hospitalization program.Ask how many hours a day and how many days a week it runs, whether transport or meals are included, how many weeks people usually stay, and what someone is expected to do in the evenings.
- Intensive outpatient (IOP): several hours of treatment a day, a few days a week, while living at home.Ask whether there are evening or early groups, how many weeks it usually runs, whether a person can keep working or going to school while they attend, and what happens if they miss a session.
- Outpatient: regular visits, such as counseling, therapy or medication appointments.Ask how soon a first appointment can happen, how often visits come after that, whether the same clinician is kept each time, and whether they will see someone who is still drinking or using while they get started.
- Sober living: a shared home that supports staying sober. Usually not medical care.Ask what the rent is, what the house rules are, whether a resident has to be working or in treatment, how long people stay, and what happens to someone who uses while they live there.
- Prescribes medication for opioid use disorder
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Accepts people who take medication for opioid use disorder
- Accepts people who take medication for alcohol use disorder
- 24/7 Medically Supervised Detoxification and Psychiatric Stabilization
- 28 to 90 Day Luxury Residential Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation
- Secondary Care, Step-Down Halfway House, and Outpatient Continuing Care
- Executive and International Guest Concierge with Johannesburg Airport Transfers
Who they serve
- Ages
- Young adults, adults, older adults
- Gender
- All genders
- Groups
- Executives, Professionals, LGBTQ+
Treatment focus and specializations
Treatment focus: Substance abuse and mental health
Specializations listed:
- Alcohol
- Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Use)
- Cocaine and Stimulants
- Opioids and Prescription Drugs
- Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression
- Behavioral Addictions (Gambling, Sex, Gaming)
- Burnout and Executive Stress
Therapies
Therapies listed:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Trauma Focused Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Twelve Step Facilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Yoga
- Experiential Therapy
- Relapse Prevention Counseling
Facility amenities and policies
Accommodations and policies reported by the program:
- Private Rooms Available
- Laptop and Remote Work Friendly
- Chef-Prepared Meals
- Fitness Center and Gym
- Pool or Spa Access
- Outdoor Campus and Walking Trails
- Transportation Provided
- On-Site Medical Staff 24/7
- Executive and Professional Track
Languages
Languages listed: English and Afrikaans
Payment
Medicaid not listed
This program's listing does not say it takes Medicaid. If you have Medicaid, ask the program before you go.
Medicare not listed
This program's listing does not say it takes Medicare. If you have Medicare, ask the program before you go.
Other coverage listed
International Private Insurance (Cigna Global, Bupa Global, Allianz, Aetna International), South African Medical Aid (Discovery Health, Momentum, Bonitas, Medihelp), Private insurance, Self-pay
These come from the program's public listing. Confirm your plan with the program.
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What these coverage lines mean for you
This international facility in South Africa lists three accepted coverage or insurance options, including International Private Insurance (Cigna Global, Bupa Global, Allianz, Aetna International), South African Medical Aid (Discovery Health, Momentum, Bonitas, Medihelp) and Self-pay. Confirm pre-authorization requirements, direct billing arrangements, or out-of-network reimbursement in writing with the admissions team before traveling.
Private self-pay admissions are accepted for both local residents and international guests traveling to South Africa. Ask admissions for a written all-inclusive schedule covering medical detox, residential clinical care, accommodation, and airport transfers.
United States domestic Medicaid and Medicare plans do not cover inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment outside the United States. International patients typically use private pay, international health insurance, or local domestic coverage in South Africa.
Verified accreditation
- Verified accreditation: State department of health. Confirmed against official records.
Questions worth asking this program
These come from what this listing names, so they are the ones that fit this program rather than any program. Write the answers down with the name of the person who gave them, and the date.
- Is detox here medically supervised, and what is offered the day it ends?
- How long does a stay usually run, and who decides when it ends?
- What hours do the groups run, and can someone keep a job or classes while they attend?
- Which medications can you prescribe, and will you carry on one someone already takes?
- What is the rent, what are the house rules, and what happens if a resident uses?
- Are you in network for my exact plan, and what would I owe if you are not?
- Is a Afrikaans speaking clinician available at the times I can come, or only an interpreter?
- Does the State department of health accreditation cover this address and this program, and when was it renewed?
- Is there an opening now, and if not, how long is the wait and what should someone do meanwhile?
What to confirm directly with admissions
Even on a verified profile, three details depend on your individual clinical needs and today's schedule:
- Real-time bed and group openings change daily. Call admissions directly to confirm same-day or upcoming availability.
- Your individual insurance plan's deductible, co-insurance, and prior authorization requirements depend on your specific policy and member ID.
- Clinical placement in detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or virtual levels of care requires an intake assessment with the program's medical or clinical team.
Common questions about this listing
What insurance and payment options does Freeman House Recovery accept? Freeman House Recovery lists International Private Insurance (Cigna Global, Bupa Global, Allianz, Aetna International), South African Medical Aid (Discovery Health, Momentum, Bonitas, Medihelp) and Self-pay as well as private self-pay. United States domestic Medicaid and Medicare plans do not cover rehab outside the United States. Contact Freeman House Recovery admissions directly to verify policy pre-authorization or request a written private-pay quote.
Can international patients travel to Freeman House Recovery for treatment? Yes. Freeman House Recovery in South Africa accepts both local residents and international guests traveling from the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and worldwide. Direct phone and WhatsApp admissions lines are provided on this page to coordinate medical detox clearance, intake dates, and airport transfers.
What levels of care does Freeman House Recovery list? Its listing names six levels of care: detox, residential, day treatment (php), intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient and sober living. Those are the labels on the public listing, not a description of what has an opening this week. Ask which of them run at this address and how soon each one can start.
Where did this phone number come from? Direct intake line confirmed by findingrehab.io with the program and its official website. The number is shown as text so you can dial it yourself. If it rings somewhere unexpected, tell us and we will look at the listing again.
Is Freeman House Recovery accredited? Yes. findingrehab.io verified Freeman House Recovery against official state licensing and accreditation records: South African Department of Social Development & Department of Health (Act No. 70 of 2008 (Reg 27)), Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF) (Practice No. 0995797), Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (MP0886408).
Who does Freeman House Recovery say it serves? Its listing names young adults, adults and older adults. Age ranges on public listings are broad and often out of date, so ask for the youngest and oldest age they actually take, and whether that changes by program.
Where is Freeman House Recovery? The listing gives 7 Cloister Street, Meerhof, Hartbeespoort, North West 0216, South Africa. Our editorial team verified this primary clinical address against state licensing and program records. Always confirm your intake campus location with admissions before traveling.
What has findingrehab.io verified about Freeman House Recovery? Our editorial team verified Freeman House Recovery's state regulatory licensing, national accreditation status, clinical and executive leadership credentials, campus addresses, and direct intake phone line as of 2026-10-19. Live bed openings and your individual health plan's out-of-pocket benefits change daily, so confirm current availability and insurance benefits directly with admissions.
About this listing
Source: Verified by findingrehab.io on 19 Oct 2026 using state behavioral health licensing records, national accreditor registries, CMS NPI records, and the program's clinical documentation.
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