Bridge House: Preston
We are an alcohol abstinence based residential service, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About us:
Our service is available to men and women over the age of 18 whose lives have been severely affected by their misuse of alcohol.
Referrals can be made by the prospective client or their representative e.g. Care Manager, Alcohol Worker, Hospital Staff, Social Worker, Probation Officer or Community Psychiatric Nurse.
What happens when we meet?
You will be asked to attend the Project for an Assessment Interview. The purpose of this is to find out what you want and need and establish whether Bridge House is the best environment to meet those needs. If you are not sure about this, check our Frequently Asked Questions.
A decision will normally be made on the day of the assessment and an admission date, or approximate waiting time, will be given.
Services
Structured Therapeutic Group Programme
Sessions take place in a supportive and comfortable environment in which you can feel secure. Residents participate in a wide range of groups – Therapeutic, Educational and Social.
In addition to the group programme, we have the following social calendar:
* Easter: Friends & Family Afternoon
* June: Annual Sponsored Walk
* July: Summer Fete
* August: Three-day activity break in the Lake District
* December: Christmas meal & Friends & Family Afternoon
Help for Children
We know that parents try their very best for their children and many have told us that, while they can get help and support for themselves, there is very little available for their children. At Bridge House, we have a Children & Families Project Worker available to work with both children and parents with the aim of helping to strengthen/re-build these relationships.
Bridge House also has a small terraced house, called Joachim, about 10 minutes’ walk away, which is fully equipped and furnished. This is used to help our residents to have quality time with their children, perhaps over a weekend, whilst still being able to gain support from the Project.
We’ll make you welcome
* Contact us by phone for advice and information
* Book an appointment by phone or in person
* Ask for a referral from any source in the community, such as your local Community Alcohol Service.
Contact Details:
Bridge House
1 St Lukes Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5DE
Telephone: 01772 797654