Alcohol Help

The Meridian Clinic, Halstead
Specialist Addiction Treatment and General Counselling

About us:

Here at Meridian we have realised an ambition to provide treatment for the majority of clients who have a problem with alcohol, substance abuse or other addictions not just the select few who can afford it. We have taken great care to establish a private, confidential therapeutic treatment centre for alcohol problems at a fraction of the cost of traditional treatment for this condition. The treatment offered is on a day-patient basis as we consider it very important to minimise the disruption to your family life and to reduce the anxiety caused by the traditional hospital environment.

Problems with alcohol or substance abuse can effect people of all ages and walks of life and are often progressive. Our counselling treatment is based on abstinence and the understanding that alcohol/substance abuse is a condition the not only effects those in treatment but also their families. We therefore recommend that family members receive counselling themselves. Individuals can learn to recognise their needs and how to cope with their responses and reactions.

Treatment is carried out by highly qualified, professional counsellors in a safe therapeutic setting. Brick Barn Hall has been specially converted to provide a safe, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with the emphasis on quality of care. The counsellors themselves have overcome their own addiction problems and are able to understand, respect and empathise with each individual.

Your tailored treatment programme can involve the following stages:

The Meridian Clinic treatment programmes are based on helping you to recognise your problem and its possible implications. In some cases it may be necessary for you to undergo a detoxification period prior to starting your treatment programme. This is undertaken on an in-patient basis, under medical supervision at a nearby Private Hospital which specialises in detoxification. This enables you to start your physical recovery in a medically controlled and safe environment. Detoxification normally takes 3 days, although in some cases can take longer.
Treatment Programme

The goal of treatment is to help you identify areas you will need to change in order to cope with your problem and achieve peace of mind. During the treatment programme, which is intended to be completed in 20-25 sessions, great emphasis is placed on you being able to recognise the need to accept help from others. the treatment programme includes:

* Detoxification (if required)
* One-to-one counselling
* Education
* Videos and Lectures
* Family Sessions
* Group Support & Relapse Prevention
* Designated ‘homework’ tasks & workbooks
* Aftercare

Contact Details:

The Meridian Clinic
Brick Barn Hall
Colchester Road
Halstead
Essex
CO9 2EU

Telephone: 01787 473332