Francis House, Southampton
Treatment for people with a past or present addiction to drugs and / or alcohol
About us:
Francis House provides a primary and secondary treatment program for up to 18 people of either sex, between 18 and 64 years of age with a past or present addiction to drugs and / or alcohol. New clients maybe asked to share a bedroom. We aim to meet a clients needs, however we do not have the facilities for severely disabled people. We may not be able to meet the needs of some faiths as we have only one kitchen. However we are happy to discuss meeting various physical, spiritual and dietary needs on an assessment to see if our organisation can meet your needs.
At Francis House, we have been running our unique primary and secondary programme for three years. This programme consists of two stages.
First Stage
This stage of treatment last for 12 weeks, it deals with the problems of drug and alcohol dependence. We do a medical, psychological and social assessment and from these an individual care plan is developed, taking into account the individual clients needs.
It is our aim to get all clients to take an active role in treatment as quickly as possible so that the maximum benefit is gained in a relatively short space of time. Support comes from a diverse and friendly approachable treatment team, which relies on researched and proven methods of treatment. Primary treatment is especially about containment as well as giving new information. This method is utilised through out the treatment provided at Francis House. On completion of primary treatment a further treatment plan is developed, with the co-operation of the client and other relevant stakeholders.
Second Stage
This is also a 12-week programme. Here the clients learn to utilise and practice the in-house life-skill training program as well as relapse prevention techniques. Life-skills training includes such things as communication skills, assertiveness training, anger and anxiety management and family therapy, to name but a few. More responsibility is placed on clients to practice these coping skills in a safe and contained setting. In addition clients are introduced to local further education and self-help groups, they are encouraged to attend meetings and integrate more fully within the local support networks as well as get involved in the community through voluntary work.
Intended Service Users and Range of Needs
Francis House provides treatment program for up to 18 people who primary problem is either drugs or alcohol. We will always try to accommodate people with secondary needs as well, such as physical disabilities, however the limitations of our premises means this has to be addressed on a case by case basis in discussion with a potential service user. This is not a home which provides nursing care.
Care Planning Approach
Whilst you are in treatment you will have a focal counsellor. With your counsellor you will be dealing with your assessed needs using a care plan. This will help to monitor you goals, difficulties and achievements. You and your counsellor will review this at regular intervals. Each time a new care plan is devised by you and your counsellor it is a requirement that you sign it to show that you are in agreement with it.
Contact Details:
Francis House
2 Hulse Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 2WG
Telephone: 02380 224481