Stonham Hope House: Luton
Six month abstinence based residential alcohol rehabilitation service for men and women aged 18 plus
About us:
The focus of the alcohol programme is group therapy supported by individual counselling and linkwork delivered in a social learning environment. Although the groups are delivered by different therapists with differing styles they have common aims. The fundamental aim of the groups is to work with the clients to overcome their alcohol addiction although we recognise that this can never be the soul aim of rehabilitation. In order to succeed the client is going to need to change in order to give up previous patterns, develop a new way of life and a better understanding of themselves, and above all to develop sufficient confidence and skill to be more resilient in the face of future struggles which might otherwise send them back to the old addictive pattern.
Hope House is a mixed service for people with alcohol related issues with an abstinence based philosophy. The service provides a 6 month intensive alcohol therapeutic programme run by qualified therapists and staff. The aim is to direct the individual towards self-analysis based on group interaction to address the underlying reasons for alcohol misuse. The fully integrated programme offers group work, one to one counselling, link working, communal living and there is a strong emphasis on the individual to develop and learn life and social skills to enable them to continue with their recovery.
Hope House excludes:
1. Dual diagnosis
2. Cannot overcome barriers to interact with others, e.g. language due to group work
3. Cannot care for themselves without help
4. Are not free from alcohol and/or drugs for 72 hours before admission
The individual attends an assessment interview at the service. The assessment includes completing a needs and risk assessment which incorporates areas such as accommodation, family, drug/alcohol misuse, health issues etc and meeting the other clients. The assessment establishes whether the service can meet the needs of the potential client.
If accepted the client is offered the next available bed (unless it is a planned admission) subject to confirmation of funding. The service operates a waiting list.
Hope House will issue notices to quit to clients who:
Break the drug and alcohol policy
Do not participate and follow the programme
Break any of the House Rules
Break the conditions of their Licence Agreement
Funding is withdrawn
Hope House has move-on accommodation in Luton which residents can access if there is a vacancy and they have completed the programme. Priority is given to Luton clients.
Contact Details:
Stonham Hope House
36 Moor Street
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 1HA
Telephone: 01582 722693