Retorno's inpatient women's detox unit (Elah/אלה). Girls and young women up to age 35. Located on Retorno campus, Givat Shemesh. MoH supervised. Hebrew and English.
The Elah Unit (אלה) — referred to in English as Ella Detox — is Retorno’s inpatient medical detoxification program for girls and young women up to the age of 35. It is located on the Retorno campus in Givat Shemesh, in the Judean foothills south of Jerusalem. The unit operates under the same organizational and clinical framework as the Retorno Therapeutic Community, which has been providing addiction rehabilitation services since 1987.
The Elah Unit provides medically supervised withdrawal for women dealing with alcohol or drug dependence. It serves as both a stand-alone detox service and as a gateway to the broader continuum of care within the Retorno organization, which operates one of the most established therapeutic communities in Israel. As an on-campus unit, Elah allows women completing detox to transition into longer-term residential programming within the same organization and setting.
The unit is supervised by the Israeli Ministry of Health, consistent with the broader Retorno organization’s oversight framework. Retorno serves both Israeli residents and international clients, and the Elah Unit is accessible to both populations. Services are provided in Hebrew and English. Contact the unit by email at elah@retorno.org or by calling the main Retorno number at 02-9998244.
Detox is the threshold — a first crossing from active use toward the possibility of what comes next.
The Elah Unit provides inpatient medical detox with 24/7 professional supervision. Medical detox is the physiological process of clearing substances from the body under clinical monitoring — managing withdrawal symptoms, preventing medical complications, and preparing clients for the next stage of treatment.
As part of the Retorno organization, the Elah Unit operates within the broader Retorno philosophy, which is rooted in the therapeutic community model and holds that recovery involves rebuilding the whole person — not only addressing physical dependence. Completing detox at the Elah Unit situates the client within the Retorno campus and community before any long-term rehabilitation begins, which can support a natural transition into the Retorno Therapeutic Community or other follow-on programming.
Specific clinical protocols, withdrawal management procedures, and medical staffing details for the Elah Unit are not publicly described on the Retorno website. Contact the unit directly at elah@retorno.org to ask about clinical procedures, staff qualifications, and what to expect during your stay.
24/7 supervised inpatient detoxification for girls and young women up to age 35 on the Retorno campus, Givat Shemesh. MoH supervised. Contact: elah@retorno.org or 02-9998244.
Women completing detox at the Elah Unit may be assessed for transition to the Retorno Therapeutic Community for longer-term residential rehabilitation. Retorno TC is one of Israel’s most established addiction treatment communities. Contact the center to discuss how detox completion connects to longer-term programming within Retorno.
Retorno operates a parallel medical detox unit for men, the Alon Unit, on the same campus. If you are seeking detox services for a man, refer to the Alon Unit or the main Retorno contact: 02-9998244.
The Elah Unit can be reached by email at elah@retorno.org or by phone at 02-9998244 (main Retorno number). The campus is located in Givat Shemesh in the Judean foothills, accessible from Jerusalem and the surrounding region.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, social workers, hospitals, and other professionals. International inquiries are welcomed. Contact the unit directly to discuss eligibility, current availability, required documentation, and the intake process.
Funding options include Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) for eligible Israeli residents and private payment arrangements. Confirm the current payment structure for the Elah detox unit directly with the center.
Payment arrangements for the Elah Detox Unit are not publicly described separately from the broader Retorno organization. Retorno’s main therapeutic community program accepts both Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) and private-pay arrangements for eligible clients.
Contact the unit at elah@retorno.org or 02-9998244 to confirm current pricing, funding options, and eligibility criteria for the detox unit specifically.
Clinical staffing information for the Elah Unit is not separately published on the Retorno website. The broader Retorno organization is well-established, having operated since 1987. As an MoH supervised unit, it operates under Ministry of Health licensing and oversight requirements.
For specific information about the clinical team serving the Elah Unit, contact the center directly at elah@retorno.org.
Elah (אלה) is Retorno’s inpatient medical detox unit for girls and young women up to age 35. It is located on the Retorno campus in Givat Shemesh and provides 24/7 supervised withdrawal management. The unit is part of the Retorno organization, which has been providing addiction treatment services since 1987.
Girls and young women up to age 35 who need inpatient medical detoxification from alcohol or drugs. Both Israeli residents and international clients may apply. Services are provided in Hebrew and English.
Women completing detox at the Elah Unit may be assessed for transition to the Retorno Therapeutic Community, Retorno’s long-term residential rehabilitation program for women. Contact the unit to discuss follow-on options.
Yes. Retorno operates the Alon Unit for men’s inpatient detox on the same campus. Contact 02-9998244 for information.
Email: elah@retorno.org. Phone: 02-9998244 (main Retorno number). The campus is in Givat Shemesh, in the Judean foothills south of Jerusalem.
Pricing for the Elah detox unit is not publicly listed. Contact the unit directly at elah@retorno.org to confirm current pricing and funding options.
Yes. Retorno has an established history of serving international clients, and the Elah Unit is accessible to both Israeli and international women. Contact the unit to discuss language, logistics, and what to expect.
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