Alcohol Help

Michael Varnam House, Nottingham
To reduce levels of substance misuse and improve people’s ability to live independently.

About us:

Sneinton Hermitage is a housing facility that accommodates men and women with alcohol misuse problems who wish to make positive changes to their drinking behaviour.

Ethos

To accommodate and support homeless or vulnerably housed alcohol misusers who have traditionally been excluded from mainstream provision.

Facilities

* 24 hour supported service
* close to the city centre and nearby amenities
* 2 lounges and a kitchen
* on-site pay phone, computer, TV and laundry facilities.

The service provides food for residents to make their own breakfast and evening meal although staff can help.

Services

* Detoxification in a safe and secure environment
* Partnerships with specialist agencies
* Resettlement support
* A programme of social and leisure activities

Activities

Emphasis is placed on developing residents self esteem and confidence. Training around life skills and pre-employment are actively encouraged and the service has close links with colleges and specialist agencies. Staff arrange regular social and practical activities for all clients such as bowling, cinema outings and day trips.

Move-On

Residents will sign a license agreement with a view to staying between 6-9 months or until a suitable housing option is found.

Referral Procedure

Residents must:

* be over 18
* be homeless or vulnerably housed
* be motivated to change their current drinking pattern
* be willing to make use of the support available
* be able to carry out basic domestic tasks

Contact Details:

Michael Varnam House
33-35 Sneinton Hermitage
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4BT

Telephone: 0115 8417720

The Priory Clinic Nottingham, Nottingham
Residential and day care services offering an abstinence-based therapeutic programme.

About us:

The Priory Clinic Nottingham is a 16-bed facility offering an abstinence-based therapeutic programme for a wide range of substance and behavioural dependencies including alcohol, drugs, gambling, poly-addictions and dual diagnosis. Our residential and daycare services help individuals and their partners and families to recover from the physical and emotional effects of alcohol and drug addiction.

Treatment components: Consultant or medical assessment, Detoxification programme (if necessary), Group therapy, One-to-one therapy, Educational lectures, Holistic activities, Family participation programme, Weekly aftercare for twelve months, Signposting to other support agencies

Therapeutic interventions: First three steps of 12-step programme, Person-centred therapy, Group therapy, Consequences of addiction – educational lectures, Recovery-related workshops, Anger management, Self-esteem, Family breakdown, Relationships, Anxiety

Before discharge a continuing care plan is developed for each patient. Aftercare groups meet weekly at the clinic and can be attended for 12 months. We also offer a more flexible programme involving day care or out-patient treatment which may suit some individuals’ personal circumstances and lifestyle commitments. All patients are expected to attend three AA, NA or other Fellowship meetings per week.

Contact Details:

The Priory Clinic Nottingham
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 5GS

Telephone: 01159 693 388