Chy Colom: Truro
People must be completely detoxed from alcohol and street drugs prior to admission.
About us:
Programme Details:
Monday – Friday, 9-5 structured programme – keywork/counselling, groupwork – including house groups, relapse prevention, relationships, alcohol/drug information, stress management, assertiveness, EFT, massage, metaphor, assignments.
These groups aim to enhance self-esteem, confidence, social skills and appropriate ways of working with emotions. Community living and dynamics involved are
important.
Programme based on 3 months with options for extending this time.
The programme aims to provide a safe but stimulating environment where individuals can explore/try new behaviours and coping strategies. Other activities include AA, NA or other community support groups and monthly ‘days out’.
Following initial contact individuals are encouraged to pay an informal visit – they will be shown around the house by a resident – outline of programme/ structure explained. If client is interested they are invited back for a formal assessment. On completion of assessment they are advised to leave 24 hours
thinking time – we will then contact them with the outcome of the assessment.
Full written information, programme outline, conditions of residence provided at the time of referral.
Client asked to complete application form and an appropriate worker, if the client is receiving a service from an agency, is asked to complete a referral form.
Additional admissions services
Whilst we prefer face-to-face contact at the house we are flexible and will consider prison visits and telephone assessments – this may involve more detailed application/referral details.
Discharge policies
Any alcohol and non-prescribed drug use normally results in individuals being asked to leave the programme, as will serious intimidation and violence.
Exclusive relationships between residents is seen as inappropriate to progress and may result in termination of the clients contract.
Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early Referring agent/keyworker advised of the situation. Information about local support services provided.
Letters of support i.e. homelessness etc provided as appropriate. Depending on the issue leading to discharge, individuals are advised they can re-apply at a later date.
In cases of violence/intimidation we will not accept individuals back into the programme Resettlement / after-care services
Cornwall based clients will be referred to an Alcohol Counsellor or Community Support Worker and to the local Relapse Prevention Group. For non-Cornwall individuals a pre-discharge support plan will be negotiated with their local drug/alcohol services.
Contact Details:
Chy Colom
Agar Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 1JU
Telephone: 01872 262414