WHAT WE DO:
Our Abstinent Houses focus on working with people who need advice and guidance to maintain their abstinence while gaining the skills and confidence required to obtain and sustain independent accommodation. As well as people currently abstinent we accept referrals from people that are on stable scripts, who are willing to reduce over an agreed period of time to work towards abstinence.
HOW WE WORK:
We work in partnership with treatment providers and statutory services to assist people in their recovery. We work with the people who use our services to develop their strengths while identifying areas of their lives they would like to improve, providing practical advice and guidance.
We strive to create positive communities within our housing services. People who live in our houses are supported by the community, they take part in activities, plan events and play an active role in the day-to-day running of the household including participating in weekly house meetings.
OUR AIMS:
Our skilled and dedicated team work with people who have the desire to change their pattern of behaviour and substance use.
We do this by providing advice and guidance for people to address lifestyle, health, social and criminal justice issues, empowering them to make and sustain positive change and reintegrate into the wider community.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
• A safe environment for people to live and focus on their recovery
· Single, furnished bedrooms
· Communal bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities
· A dedicated team available Monday - Friday
· Access to 24-hour on-call support
YOUR RECOVERY:
• One-to-one guidance
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Drug and alcohol guidance and advice
• Crisis and relapse management
• Emotional advice and guidance
• Access to treatment services
YOUR DEVELOPMENT:
• Practical advice
• Life skills development
• Guidance to access education, training and employment opportunities
• Benefit advice
• Guidance network development
• Access to our Recovery Through Nature Programme
YOUR MOVE ON:
• Advice to identify and access suitable move-on accommodation
• Pre-tenancy training
• Tenancy guidance and advice
LENGTH OF SUPPORT:
Depending on your needs, accommodation will be available for 12 months. We will continue to offer ongoing advice and guidance after you have moved on from the service.
How to apply for accommodation:
For referral guidance or further advice, please contact a member of our team on:
Office: 01912736839
Address: 161-163 Strathmore Crescent, Benwell, Newcastle, NE4 8UA
John Doohan, Project Manager: 07880 506 587
