Alcohol Help

Bracebridge House: Birmingham
Supported accommodation for women in recovery from alcohol

About us:

Bracebridge house is a 3 bedroomed house offering residential support for up to 4 women in recovery from or alcohol problems. Bracebridge House also offers services to clients who do not live at the project.

The house is situated in the North of Birmingham and the average stay at the house is 6 months although we assess each client on an individual basis

Our aims is to help each client to develop the skills needed to live independently whilst remaining free from alcohol and other mind altering substances.

The company is also an Approved Training Provider and its vision is to be a modern social business providing housing, training and support.

Continuously improving our services based on feedback from our customers. While considering diverse needs and minimising exclusion.

Respect
We treat people with equal consideration and value the diverse contributions they make .

Learning
We encourage the people we work with to develop and innovate.

Cooperation
We share knowledge and resources.

Enjoyment
We create a positive working environment with the emphasise on, being the best that we can be.

Contact Details:

Bracebridge House
1S1 Park Business Centre
Wood Lane
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 9QR

Telephone: 0845 388 7306

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

Bridge House, Birmingham
Bringing Hope, empowering for life, seeing people set free from alcohol.

About us:

Bridge House offers a specialised programme in alcohol addictions recovery, including a full life-skills and relapse prevention programme. This service is suitable for those who are serious about recovering from alcohol dependencies and who have either been through detox.

Bridge House offers supported accommodation for up to 15 men and women in recovery from drug or alcohol addictions.

The alcohol support we offer is within a fully-furnished, family-style home instead of an institutionalised hostel environment. The framework of support is based around an addictions recovery programme and includes key working, mentoring, practical training in life skills, and emotional support. We will work fully with other professionals who are already supporting residents in other ways. Residents can stay at the house up to a maximum of two years.

Through the support of Bridge House we aim to communicate each person’s value and encourage personal development in order to equip residents to move beyond alcohol addictions to become independent members of the community. We are not a direct access project but have an interview process aimed at establishing whether potential users are likely to benefit from the support we can offer. Please see the ‘referral procedure’ section for more details on this. Bridge House is an aspect of The Bridge, run by Oasis Church Trust, Birmingham. The whole project is based on Christian values but no pressure is bought to bear on any client to share our values unless they express a desire to do so. We aim to demonstrate our faith through what we do and the support we offer.

Contact Details:

Bridge House
2 Oxford Road
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 9EH

Telephone: 0121 4426322

SIFA Fireside, Birmingham
Supporting independence from alcohol and tackling homelessness

About us:

What does SIFA Fireside Do?

SIFA Fireside works alongside those who are socially excluded or disadvantaged, addressing alcohol issues and homelessness and empowering and supporting people to meet their short and long term goals. We run a specialist alcohol service as well as offering social support, counselling, and advice and practical help with accommodation.

Worried about your drinking?

We offer a free confidential service to anyone concerned about their drinking, and support people to make changes in their use of alcohol, and where helpful to address any other issues involved. As well as key working and counselling, we can offer Supported Accommodation in one of our two residential houses.

How can people access SIFA Fireside services?

We accept referrals from individuals or third party professionals. Drop in and see us, or phone us on 0121 666 7023 to make an appointment.
Drop-in Centres

We have 2 drop-in centres, which offer food, showers, laundry, food parcels, clothing and household goods. We also have visiting nurses and a chiropodist, basic skills training and computer training. There are daily accommodation advice sessions and afternoon activity groups.

Drop-in Opening Times

Ground Floor, 18-28 Lower Essex St, B5 6SN
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 10.45am. Breakfast served. Please turn up before 9.30am if you wish to see a key worker that day. Also open Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 11.30am for support and advice only.

Fireside, 122 Pershore St, B5 6PA
Drop-in open Monday to Friday 11.15am – 1.00pm. Clothing, showers and activity sessions available between 11.15am and 12 noon. Lunch served between 12 noon and 1.00pm.
Volunteering

Volunteers are an important part of our team; from preparing and serving food in the kitchen to sorting donated goods in the basement, there are a wide variety of activities to get involved in. Most volunteers come in for one session a week, though it’s also possible to come in more or less often. Please get in touch if you’d like to join us as a volunteer.

Contact Details:

SIFA Fireside
18-28 Lower Essex Street
Birmingham
B5 6SN

Telephone: 0121 666 7023