Program overview

Cornerstone Wellness Centre offers an 8‑month live-in rehabilitation program for men seeking freedom from substance abuse and addiction. Our mission is to provide a safe, structured, and family-like environment where healing, restoration, and growth can take place.

Founded by Craigh and Lizelle Van Tonder, the program is rooted in love, discipleship, and genuine care for each person who walks through our doors. At Cornerstone, we believe that true transformation begins by building on a new foundation. We hold to the truth that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of life; however, we welcome and walk alongside every man with compassion, without judgment, and without pressure to conform.

Daily devotions, worship, and group conversations create opportunities for residents to encounter spiritual renewal and explore faith in their own time. Men are invited—but never forced—into a relationship with Jesus Christ, to discover the freedom and rest He offers (Matthew 11:29-30). Alongside this, our program offers practical life coaching, covering essential areas such as responsible living, work ethic, family relationships, personal care, and learning to love and serve others.

Pastoral care and discipleship are available to those who wish to pursue them, but our commitment is simply to serve each resident with sincere love and respect.

A balanced daily routine is central to our process. Residents engage in meaningful work, whether in our workshop, maintaining the facilities, or assisting with meals, helping develop discipline, accountability, and teamwork. Shared responsibilities build a sense of brotherhood, while weekends offer rest and space to recharge.

Cornerstone is more than a rehabilitation program—it is a Christ-centered community of support and belonging where we learn about who we really are in Christ. Here, men are given the time and space to rebuild their lives, discovering hope, wholeness, and a new identity grounded in love.