The Huntercombe Centre, Sunderland
The Huntercombe Centre is a 34 bedded specialist drug and alcohol treatment service in Sunderland.
About us:
All clients referred into the service have a comprehensive assessment completed prior to admission.
A Care Plan is then agreed between the service user, Centre and referringprofessional. This Care Plan identifies the specific goals of treatment and is reviewed continuously throughout the client’s stay in the Centre. Through-care arrangements and exit plans are agreed between client, referrer and the Centre staff. No client will be admitted into the Centre without adequate through-care arrangements in place.
The Centre operates a client centred model of treatment that recognises and responds to the unique needs and expectations of individual clients. Whilst the overall service approach is based on Social Learning Theory, the Centre utilises a range of cognitive and behavioural treatment interventions. Clients wishing to access additional self-help based support can do so through AA / NA fellowship groups or other local services.
All clients have a full medical assessment on admission and have treatment initiated according to the agreed Care Plan. Care Plans are reviewed daily and any changes necessary agreed between the client, referrer and Unit Medical Officer. Centre staff liaise with referring agencies to ensure appropriate on-going prescribing where necessary.
Rehabilitation
The Centre operates a 12 week therapeutic programme designed to assist clients who are seeking to achieve significant long term change in their drug and alcohol use. Most clients referred into the service, work to achieve abstinence from their problematic drug of choice. The programme consists of a mix of educational, attitudinal and skills development groups, alongside individual counselling sessions. The emphasis in all therapeutic work is to improve problem solving through attitudinal change, and the development of necessary personal skills. Additional specialist therapeutic support is provided by the Clinical Psychologist and Occupational Therapist. Clients referred into the Centre for a combined detoxification and full rehabilitation programme, will start rehabilitation sessions as soon as significant physical symptoms are controlled.
The Centre offers a range of after care through groupwork, liaison with community agencies and planned telephone support. Client’s use of these systems will be agreed between the client, referrer and the Centre during the client’s stay. The Centre also offers a 24 hour helpline for clients who need urgent support following discharge from the service.
Contact Details:
The Huntercombe Centre
Leechmere Road
Sunderland
SR2 9DJ
Telephone: 0191 523 5516