About Us
The Dawn Wellness Centre and Rehab is a residential addiction and mental health treatment centre located on the outskirts of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Set on a peaceful riverfront property, The Dawn first opened its doors in 2017 to meet the needs of Westerners and Australians who required immediate access to high-quality treatment but faced long waitlists in their home countries. Since then, we have used an evidence-based treatment treatment model to treat more than 1,400 clients from 65 countries, with our largest client groups coming from the UK, Australia and the USA.
As we cater to a primarily international clientele, we are consistently striving to keep our services on par with the best treatment centres in the West. Today, The Dawn Wellness Centre and Rehab Thailand is proud to be Asia’s only CARF-accredited centre. Our dedication to being the best, however, does not stop with this milestone.
The Dawn and Viva are both operated by The Dawn Group.
The Dawn at a Glance
The year The Dawn opened its doors in Chiang Mai
Clients successfully treated
Countries
our clients come from
Maximum clients at any one time, ensuring personalised care
Of clients show measurable improvement in depression (BDI) on discharge
Outcomes: 2022 to 2025
Of clients would recommend The Dawn to family and friends
Satisfaction Survey: 2022 to 2025
Our Accreditation and Licensing
The Dawn is the only rehab in Asia accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a top-tier accreditation from the United States awarded only to centres delivering the highest standards of treatment. CARF accreditation means our evidence-based treatment methods, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, and standards of care and safety are held to the same benchmarks you would find at leading rehabilitation centres in the US, UK and Australia. Our Thailand rehab programme holds a three-year CARF accreditation, the highest level possible.
We are also fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). This means The Dawn is regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure we continue to meet national standards for safety and quality of care.
Read more about our accreditation and licensing on our Accreditation page.
Who We Treat
The Dawn treats adults experiencing addiction, substance use disorders and mental health conditions, through dedicated, separate treatment tracks. Around half of our clients come to us for mental health reasons such as trauma, depression, anxiety or burnout rather than addiction, and many clients with addiction are also managing co-occurring mental health conditions, which we treat simultaneously.
Our clients come from 65 countries, with our largest client groups by country or region arriving from the UK, Australia, and the USA, alongside 8 to 10% from the Middle East. Approximately 50% of The Dawn’s clients are aged between 25 and 54 years. Our male to female ratio is 55/45. 30% of The Dawn’s clients are high-functioning senior professionals who need treatment that holds up alongside a demanding career.
Our Vision
To make The Dawn the preferred choice for individuals looking to improve their quality of life.
Our Mission
To provide a better life through high-quality treatment to people from around the world in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment
Our Clinical Philosophy
It is evidenced that individuals use substances, develop mental disorders or other maladaptive coping mechanisms as a result of trauma and/or adverse life experiences. At The Dawn, we therefore address your presenting and underlying issues by employing a trauma-informed, person- centered approach based on the following six core treatment values:
- Safety and stability
- Trustworthiness and transparency
- Peer support
- Collaboration and mutuality in treatment planning (clients, staff, families)
- Empowerment and choice
- Cultural, historical and gender issues
Our Team at The Dawn Rehab Thailand
Our clinical team is led by Western-trained therapists, psychiatrists, and addiction specialists, each bringing extensive expertise in addiction recovery, trauma, and co-occurring mental health treatment. Our hiring standards are rigorous, and our clients work directly with senior clinicians from their first day of treatment to their last.
Dr. Panu Khuwuthyakorn
Dr. Mollie O’Riordan
Robert Everitt
Paolo Veneracion
Mitch Khine Win
Meet the full clinical, medical and support team on Our Team page.
Why People Choose The Dawn Over Other Rehabs in Thailand
The Dawn offers what most rehabs in Thailand can’t. We are Asia’s only CARF-accredited rehab. The Dawn is one of a few centres worldwide to offer a dedicated Trauma Programme – going beyond traditional talk therapy to address the root causes of addiction and mental health conditions.
Asia’s only CARF-accredited rehab
Dedicated Trauma Programme
Treatment on par with leading Western centres at around one-third of the price
Addiction Relapse Warranty
Free lifetime aftercare
The only centre in Thailand offering TMS in a non-hospital setting
See how The Dawn compares with treatment in the USA and the UK on our Why Choose Us page.
Our Clients’ Recovery and Success Rates
The Dawn measures every client’s progress at intake and discharge using clinically validated tools: the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the GAD-7 anxiety scale.
| What We Measure | Clients Who Improved |
Improved from Severe to Mild/Minimal |
|---|---|---|
| Depression (BDI) | 91% | 74% |
| Anxiety (GAD-7) | 85% | 73% |
Outcomes: 2022 to 2025
Beyond the clinical data, we hold a 4.7-star Google review rating. Watch our clients’ stories on our Testimonials page.
Our Goals
To guide us towards accomplishing our Vision, we have established these strategic goals.
Goal #1
Service
Excellence
The Dawn will continue to develop and provide programs and services consistent with our mission and the needs of our community on an ongoing basis.
Goal #2
Excellent Quality &
Outcomes
The Dawn will continue to monitor the results of performance improvement measures quarterly, as detailed in the organisation’s Performance Measurement and Management Plan
Goal #3
Excellence with
People
The Dawn will continue to evaluate priorities for recruitment and retention through its Employee Satisfaction Survey
Goal #4
Financial Excellence
The Dawn will continue to develop the necessary business structure, policies, administration, and financials to support the organisation’s growth.
Goal #5
Growth
The Dawn will keep abreast of developments in the mental health treatment sector and innovate and develop products to serve the needs of this population in alignment with the organisation’s vision.
Goal #6
Technology
The Dawn will continue to maintain a sound technology infrastructure as well as use technology to develop products and services to meet the needs of clients in our fast-paced, technology-driven world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Dawn is Asia's only CARF-accredited rehab and is fully licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health. You can view both credentials in detail on our Accreditation page.