Livingstone House: Birmingham
Provides a Comprehensive and ‘holistic’ Alcohol Treatment programme for individuals aged 18 ? 64.
About us:
Our Alcohol Residential Unit comprises of a Detoxification, Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment and Re-entry phase back into society. We also provide Aftercare, Assertive Outreach, Family and Community Support Services.
Livingstone House works from an abstinence based philosophy so that each person may reach a clearer understanding of their Addictive Behaviour Problem. The Home Director is resident 24 hours and is a House Mother.
To provide an environment where Service Users can access help for their alcohol addiction, using a Christian 12 Step programme in conjunction with any alternative interventions that support recovery.
To provide a clinically effective and comfortable detoxification regime for people who suffer from addiction to alcohol.
To provide a safe family orientated environment in which Service Users can address their own behaviours and issues associated with their addiction.
To treat all Service Users with respect, without regard to sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or class whilst taking into account their individual needs.
As a positive and therapeutic component of the alcohol treatment process, Service Users will be in shared dormitories. Livingstone House provides two dormitories containing four beds in each. Dormitory One is where Service Users on detoxification and Service Users in Primary Care sleep and Dormitory Two is where Service Users in Secondary Care sleep. We also provide a comfortable lounge, with TV and DVD, kitchen and laundry facilities, dining room/group therapy room and a counselling room.
Detoxification and alcohol treatment are achieved by the provision of a clinically safe, professional and caring environment where individuals are readily integrated into the process. The detoxification regime is prescribed following strict detoxification protocols by our Specialist Substance Misuse General Practitioners, Dr Brinksman and Partners and fully administered by Nursing and Support Worker Staff who have had appropriate education and training in Substance Misuse. All treatment is tailored to the individual needs of each Service User. There is full consultation with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Use of alcohol or any other drugs, not prescribed by Livingstone House medical staff is not tolerated and may lead to discharge from the centre.
To encourage the initial changes necessary to promote an effective detoxification from alcohol or other drugs, and to maintain a safe environment, Livingstone House operates within a clear set of Rules and Expectations.
To provide a residential alcohol detoxification and treatment programme for men between the ages of 18 years and 64 years with addiction problems within a Christian 12 step family environment, operating within a multi disciplinary framework.
To assist Service Users to achieve their goal of detoxification from alcohol, other drugs and behaviours, and commencement of an abstinent lifestyle.
To treat each person as an individual during their time in Livingstone House, whether or not they complete the treatment programme.
To support and encourage each Service User to develop through counselling, group work, education and alternative therapies/interventions, thereby making more informed choices about their future plans and lifestyle changes.
Contact Details:
Livingstone House
290 Mansel Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 9NN
Telephone: 0121 753 4448