Alcohol Help

Victory Outreach Residential Services, London
Supportive environment for substance misusers with Life skills and Christian philosophy teachings.

About us:

VORS is a faith-based organisation committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for substance misusers. Our programme is designed to offer a service which treats the person as a whole, addressing the issues which led to substance misuse as well as the substance misuse itself.

The programme includes life skills and Christian philosophy teachings, as well as one-to-one counselling from qualified and experienced staff. We also provide group therapy and regular care planning which includes professional, family and peer support according to the individual’s needs.

Reasons for exclusion include:
*Convicted of arson or a sexual offence
*Individuals with severe mental health issues
*A high risk of harming themselves or others.

We have limited facilities for the disabled.

Self or professional referrals can be made. Individuals are sent application guidance with a form. Once it is determined that they match the eligibility criteria, an interview and needs assessment is conducted wtih a support worker. Upon admission, a support contract is signed and the resident’s belongings are searched. The resident is introduced to the rest of the house and will be given time to settle in before fully participating in the programme. Residents are also assigned peer support.

The service also offers prison interviews by telephone or in person, court representation for applicants and fast-track admission procedure for high-priority clients.

The grounds for discharge include:
*Persistently breaching the house rules
*Using illegal substances or alcohol
*Violent or aggressive behaviour towards residents or staff.

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:
Residents meet privately with their support worker to discuss the risks of leaving early. The resident is also given an opportunity to make arrangements for accommodation and we also inform family and the relevant agencies.

Resettlement / after-care services:
VORS provides second-stage accommodation which assists the resident in securing stable employment/education, accommodation, re-establishing family contact and resettlement into the community.

Contact Details:

Victory Outreach Residential Services
Unit 4c
Upland Business Park
Blackhorse Lane
Walthamstow
London
E17 5QJ

Telephone: 020 8531 7090

Charis Alcohol and Drug Therapy Unit, London
Facilities for up to 21 men between 21 and 65 who suffer from alcoholism and / or drug addiction.

About us:

The first two weeks are an induction period during which the Resident gains a first-hand experience in the routine and character of Charis. Written assessments are made concerning alcohol / drug / gambling history, psychological history, spiritual areas and other practical matters such as housing, legal etc..

Main Programme

Group work

The Resident will be part of a structured programme of daily group therapy meetings (Monday to Saturday) and recovery spirituality groups. The group work process is based on set objectives with group members giving feedback to each other. These objectives cover addiction issues as well as emotional issues.

Individual work

Life story – The life story is written as fully and deeply as possible with the assistance of the Resident’s Counsellor and read out to
the group.

Stepwork – After the life story comes stepwork. This is the study and understanding of the first three of the Twelve Steps with written self assessments. The Resident’s Counsellor is there at all times to assist and use is made of the American Hazelden literature, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous literature and other good quality recovery materials.

Other issues – Over time the Resident identifies and addresses his specific underlying emotional issues.

What can I expect in six months?

If you carry out the programme fully, here are some of the things you can expect:

* Six months clean and sober.

* The foundation of a new life without alcohol and drugs.

* Much greater self-awareness, self-understanding and
self-control.

* A set of practical ways to handle life and its problems.

* Real hope for the future.

* A strong sense of gratitude for what you now have.

* A clear understanding of how to use and be involved in the 12 step fellowship meetings.

* A desire and commitment to carrying on the programme of recovery.

Charis workers have had many years working and caring for people with chronic addiction problems. Out of this experience comes the very strong belief that problems with alcohol & drugs for this client group can only be dealt with effectively using a programme based on abstinence.

We use the worldwide Twelve Step programme which is based on abstinence not only because it has a proven record of success, but also because it respects and addresses the spiritual as well as the physical, emotional, mental and social dimensions of a person.

Very importantly, it provides an already existing national and international structure of well established, non-residential support groups for Residents when they leave the residential setting. (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and so on…)

Contact Details:

Charis Alcohol and Drug Therapy Unit
31 Mile End Road
London

E1 4TP

Telephone: 020 7790 6278

The Island Day Programme: London
Treatment based on the principles of the 12-step fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

About us:

The Island Day Programme was launched to meet the needs of substance misusers in Tower Hamlets. The drug treatment is based on the principles of the 12-step fellowships of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

The programme is provided by trained addiction counsellors, social workers and drug workers.

Who can attend IDP?

Anyone who is:

* Over the age of 18 who has a drug or alcohol problem but has remained free of alcohol and drugs for 48 hours and is a resident in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
* Living in stable accommodation.
* Able to understand what commitment to total abstinence means.
* Prepared to attend daily (Mon-Fri) from 9.45 am-4.30pm.
* Able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks for the treatment programme.
* Prepared to attend self help meetings outside of programme times.

Applicants will be taken through an assessment to check that they fulfil the necessary criteria for a programme of this type. The three phases of the programme are:

* Induction – Part-time, lasting 1-8 weeks.
* Primary – Full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks with two furtherweeks attending on a part-time basis.
* Aftercare – Part-time support for up to 12 months.

IDP Also Offers

* Motivational Enhancement Therapy
* Relapse Prevention workshops
* Group therapy
* Complementary therapy
* One-to-one counselling
* Family Conferences
* After-care for up to one year.

How to Apply

Anyone who considers themselves to have a drug or alcohol problem and wishes to apply for the IDP, may do so directly to the project, either by \’phone or letter. Alternatively they can be referred by your Community Drugs Team, probation worker, key worker or any other professional involved in your care.

Contact Details:

The Island Day Programme
47 Skylines Village
Limeharbour
Docklands
London

E14 9TS

Telephone: 020 7538 0184

Ravenswood Road, London
Residential treatment scheme for people with drug and or alcohol problems

About us:

Ravenswood Road is a pleasant modern 8-bed residential treatment scheme for people with drug and or alcohol problems. Our clients are men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been referred through the substance misuse or criminal justice teams of Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
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The scheme has a cognitive-behavioural framework. Residents attend a mixture of workshops 1to1 counselling and in-depth therapeutic groups designed to help them overcome substance and alcohol abuse. Residents usually stay for 6 months.

Services Provided

The Ravenswood Road core programme is 13 weeks with an opportunity for a further 13 weeks. The treatment programme is based on individual needs. All sservice users will receive a care management review at 8 weeks with their key worker and care management.

* Weekly individual key working
* A holistic structured therapeutic group work programme, based on the social learning model, using cognitive behavioural and motivational techniques.
* Individual client led Personal Development Plans and reviews
* Open therapeutic group
* Relapse Awareness
* Anger Management
* Stress Management
* Gender Group
* Assignments and peer feedback groups
* Gaol setting
* Relaxation group
* Formal and informal support
* Encouragement to establish local community networks
* After Care support

Referral Procedure

Referrals for Ravenswood Road come mainly through the care management teams of Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Criminal Justice referrals from Waltham Forest come through WDP.

Written reports on the service users progress are submitted to care managers at review and discharge.

Referrals can be faxed or posted

* Interview within 5 working days.
* Decision-making within 6 days.
* Client needs to be abstinent 5 days prior to admission.
* Local Authority funding is required, therefore client will need to be assessed by a care manager from their borough.

Criteria

* Male or Female
* Over 18
* Drug or Alcohol or both

We believe that continuing care is a vital factor in ongoing recovery. Ravenswood Road provides a fully integrated aftercare support package delivered through personal visits, advocacy and weekly groups.

Ravenswood Road is a modern spacious scheme that promotes independence and personal responsibility as key ingredients in a successful recovery.

Contact Details:

Ravenswood Road
Residential Rehabilitation Service
21 Ravenswood Road
London

E17 9LY

Telephone: 020 8521 4486

New Roots, London
New Roots provides substance misuse services for diverse communities.

About us:

Engaging harder to reach communities, New Roots serves the City of Westminster, the London Boroughs of Camden & Islington and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

Introduction to New Roots

New Roots was established in 1996 to work with the BME communities on the issues of alcohol misuse and alcohol related harm.

This was a response to extensive research that highlighted an absence in some areas where 50% of the Black & Minority Ethnic communities groups were not accessing any services.

New Roots currently provides Advice & Information and Substance misuse Counselling to those from diverse communities.

New Roots Services

This service targets people with alcohol & drug related problems from Black & Minority Ethnic communities, and their ‘significant others\’ who may be from other cultures

Brief interventions of four sessions to include advice and information. Alcohol & drug education, and goal setting.

Counselling includes motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural strategies. They acknowledge the role of culture, values and religion

10 staff, covering a wide range of cultures and languages. Qualified in social work, youth work and counselling.

New Roots Referrals

A referral can be made by any professional in the social care and health sector, including GP\’s and counsellors.

Self referrals are accepted from those concerned about their own substance use. Referrals from concerned others are only acceptable with the express consent of the person in question.

First contact with New Roots can be on the phone or in person at one of our Satellites

Contact Details:

New Roots
Unit 403 (Office Only)
Bow House Business Centre
153 – 159 Bow Road
London

E3 2SE

Telephone: 020 7940 7101

Children and Families Alcohol & Drug Service, London
CAFADS works with families and children aged 5 upwards around drugs and Alcohol misuse.

About us:

Working with individuals who have been affected by someone in the family who has a substance misuse problem, as well as families to provide them with support around substance misuse.

The service has disability access

Unsuitablity: We do not work with individuals who have no family attachment for example biological children/stepchildren and who are not affected by substance misuse.

We work with children and families providing appropriate therapeutic interventions.

We provide 1-2-1 counselling, family therapy, education, and consultation.

We use brief intervention, systemic models of intervention, cognitive behaviour therapy, coping mechanism skills, relapse prevention to work with our clients. We provide alcohol and drugs training to different organisation, schools and colleges.

We are open from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Contact Details:

Children and Families Alcohol & Drug Service
CAFADS Fusion
Room 406, Bow House Business Centre
151-153 Bow Road
Bow
London

E3 2SE

Telephone: 020 8981 4861