Inverness: Beechwood House
Inverness: Beechwood House
Beechwood provides services for individuals with substance misuse problems.
About us:
The Beechwood Complex is situated in Beechwood Business Park, on a main bus route within easy access of the centre of Inverness.
Beechwood is seen as an integral part of the overall strategy, within the Highlands, to provide services for those individuals with substance misuse problems.
Accommodation
This service offers up to 8 places. The Designated Place has been established under the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980. Places are offered as an alternative to custody for those who have been arrested for public drunkenness offences requiring a place of safety to regain sobriety.
Beds are available for respite and assistance with G.P. initiated detox.
Services
Aims & Objectives
It aims to assist individuals to return to their communities without their dependency on alcohol or drugs.
Outline of Services
Beechwood incorporates a number of services in the town of Inverness.
The services are offered to individuals who have a difficulty in managing their use of alcohol and/ or drugs.
Rehabilitation Service
This residential service provides up to 15 on-suite places in a safe, comfortable alcohol/ drug free environment.
Programme
Through a structured programme incorporating group-work, and structured use of free time, we will assist service users to confront issues in their lives which have contributed to, or resulted in, their misuse of alcohol and/ or drugs. There are two sequential programmes. All residents are initially accepted for four weeks. During this time an individual will undertake a number of activities that will contribute to their assessment and identify solutions. For those who require it, a further 10-week programme is available.
Family Involvement
This will depend very much on the resident’s wishes and circumstances. Some clients prefer to have their time in the Service as a time away from the family, especially if they are felt to be a hindrance in their recovery.
Families are encouraged to visit the Service within designated times. Clients are encouraged to establish contact with relatives, if this is part of their wishes. Occasionally, other family members are involved in Key Working.
Community Involvement
Residents are encouraged to attend AA meetings, which take place in the community. Voluntary work is part of our ten-week programme and this is to encourage people to get back out into the community and regain confidence and social skills.
There is a friends group attached to the Service and they often come in and spend time with the residents and they help to organise special activities, such as Burns night suppers.
Facilities
Other Services include:
An after care service is offered to those returning to the community and requiring on-going support and assistance.
Management & Staffing
Management
The Service Manager has overall responsibility for the running of the Service but works closely with senior staff. There are three Team Leaders and one Administrator.
Staff
Beechwood staff group is a multi disciplinary team including people with backgrounds in social work, nursing and social care.
Admission Procedure
Criteria
There are two parts to the Service at Beechwood House and both parts have there own specific criteria for admission.
· The Designated Place has 4 beds, which are for a maximum of 24-hours. Clients have to be ‘drunk & incapable’ and must be referred by either the Police or by a GP/ medical person.
· Rehabilitation Clients are initially assessed for a 4-week programme. Anyone can make a referral to the Rehabilitation Centre. Clients must be sober and have been through detox.
Costs
Beechwood is funded mainly by Highland Council Social Work Services and is supported by Highland Health Board.
Referrals Procedure
Referrals have expanded to include Medical based referrals, for example, G.P’s, CPN’s, Accident & Emergency etc.
Additional Information
Activities
There are a number of activities available in the Service for the clients, which include:
· Badminton
· Five-a-side football
· Craft & quiz nights
Every Friday there is a Service day out and the residents choose an activity that they would like to try. Activities include:
· Roller bowl
· Swimming
· Golf
· Walking
· Visiting places of interest
Contact Details:
Beechwood House
71 Old Perth Road
Raigmore
Inverness
Highland
IV2 3JH
Telephone: 01463 711335