Chester Rehabilitation Unit: Hoole
Residents can examine their lives to reach a greater understanding of how alcohol affects them.
About us:
The Chester Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit provides a supportive, alcohol -free environment where residents can examine their lives to date, to reach a greater understanding of how alcohol use/misuse affects them. They develop a greater insight into alternative ways of achieving change for the future misuse.
There are three stages to the programme. The first is based at the main house, where residents work out personal goals and practical problems with their keyworker whom they see on a regular basis. Residents are also expected to attend groupwork sessions on issues such as relapse prevention, problem solving, assertiveness training and anxiety management.
Children of residents are encouraged to visit their parents at the project. However, outside activities, e.g. zoo visits, are encouraged. No specific activities or facilities for children are available.
Before admission, referrers are requested to refer clients to the local mental health team, CPNS, psychiatrist and remain involved in CPA.
Chester Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit will exclude residents who:
*have severe mental health problems
*are wheelchair users
*have a history of violence unrelated to drug/alcohol use
*have a history of arson
*are Schedule 1 offenders, if they are identified as high risk through risk assessment.
Turning Point Chester accepts self-referrals or from agencies such as community drug/alcohol teams, CARAT teams, local authorities, the probation service etc., either by telephone or letter. On completion of an application form, contact will be made to arrange a mutually agreeable date and time for an assessment. Prospective residents are given a guided tour of the project and its facilities and this also enables them to meet existing residents.
A full risk assessment is also completed with all relevant agencies and then a decision is made as to the person’s suitability for the programme. At this point, an acceptance letter is sent to the client and contact is made on a regular basis about funding and detox issues, if relevant, and a date is arranged for admission.
Chester Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit aims to provide additional admission services through the probation service and CARAT workers for those who cannot attend the project for assessment. This enables the service user to gain contact with the service prior to release or attendance at court appearances.
Application forms and information packs are sent to the worker or individual and when the referral worker receives the form back, telephone contact is made to ascertain whether a telephone assessment is suitable. Due to the logistics of this form of assessment, the prospective resident is unable to meet existing residents or see the layout of the project.
Chester Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit will discharge clients who:
*fail to pay fees
*fail to comply with, or breach any condition of their licence agreement
*damage the property, fixtures or fittings of the project
*no longer use the project as their only or principal home
*no longer need the special amenities or care and support provided
*are a serious and/or persistent nuisance to other residents, neighbours or staff
*harass others on the grounds of race, religion, colour, gender, sexuality, age or disability.
Harm reduction is managed through discussions about risk factors. Clients are referred onto other appropriate agencies that can provide continuity of care either locally or initial referrer.
Contact Details:
Chester Rehabilitation Unit
27 Hoole Road
Hoole
Cheshire
CH2 3NH
Telephone: 01244 314 320