Alcohol Help

Trelawn Addiction Centre, Croydon
Group-based Alcohol treatment approach that includes education & personal development

About us:

An abstinence-based Alcohol treatment service aiming to keep responsibility with the client. Trelawn Addiction Centre has a group-based approach that includes education, personal development, alternative therapies and keywork. Move-on support is provided. The project has a specialist group for survivors of sexual abuse. Residents have responsibility for cleaning, shopping, cooking etc.

At referral and assessment, information is collated regarding diagnosis and needs. Reports are requested from prescriber/mental health service. If assessed as an appropriate placement, there will be a GP referral and continuing support from mental health services as requested/required.

Trelawn Alcohol treatment Addiction Centre will exclude clients who:

*have mental health problems. All clients with dual diagnosis will undergo an assessment to determine their suitability for the programme.
*have a disability requiring wheelchair access
*are perpetrators of sexual abuse
*have been convicted of arson offences.

Telephone referrals – information is taken and an assessment is arranged at the project. Assessment is conducted with a staff member and prospective residents can have a look around the project. If appropriate, the project will admit the client as soon as possible if funded and detoxed.

Trelawn Alcohol treatment Addiction Centre will discharge clients who:

*use drugs or alcohol on or off the premises
*are violent
*do not comply with programme expectations.

Trelawn Addiction Centre has a relapse policy which is dependent on the circumstances of the lapse.

Contact Details:

Trelawn Addiction Centre
30 Russell Hill
Purley
Croydon
CR8 2JA

Telephone: 020 8660 4586