Mount Carmel

Vacancies: Yes

Telephone

0208 769 7674

Address

12 Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1TH, England

[email protected]

Website

https://www.mountcarmel.org.uk

Substance misuse

Drugs:

Alcohol:

Typical length of first stage programme:

Typical length of second stage programme:

Mandatory drug/alcohol testing:

Regularly

Detoxification available:

Support available

Supported housing and resettlement:

Education, training and employment:

Female only groups:

Philosophy:

Eclectic/integrated

12-step (inc MM)

CBT/social learning

Therapeutic community

Programme details:

Mount Carmel has over 30 years’ experience of providing abstinence-based 12-step treatment for individuals seeking recovery from alcoholism. Clients may have other issues to, such as drug taking, but all have alcohol as their primary addiction. We are an 18-bed facility with all clients having their own room. We also offer a day programme. Our structured 3 and 6-month programmes consist of intensive group therapy and one-to-one counselling sessions. Also included are specific groups for life skills, gender, food, complementary therapy such as yoga and meditation and all clients have an individualised care plan devised with their keyworker. Weekly house meetings underpin the smooth running of the house and enable clients to develop the skills of communal living. On completion of treatment we offer FREE aftercare for life and this consists of a structured programme agreed by the client and their keyworker. We hold 2 aftercare groups a month, one-to-one sessions are available and we organise regular social events. We also have shared temporary move-on accommodation for those needing further support before living independently in the community.

Family support services:

Support groups twice a month. Partner / Family sessions

Activities provided for children and families:

Support Groups twice a month

Post treatment support:

Free Aftercare for Life Sessions Management groups Aftercare groups Facilities including laundry equipment, computers

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:

n/a

Resettlement/after care services:

Aftercare is an integral part of the treatment programme. This is the treatment and ongoing support clients receive. On successful completion of the programme we offer the following for FREE: Management groups Sessions, Aftercare groups Events ie reunions, barbeques, theatre, quiz nights Attendance for complementary therapies Meals, Laundry facilities, Visits

Hours a client would typically spend on elements of the programme in a week

One to one counselling and key working hours:

Group work hours:

Complementary therapies hours:

Education hours:

Domestic duties hours:

Other activities hours:

Other details:

n/a

Other details hours:

n/a

Treatment completion rate

Treatment complete:

n/a

Service user transferred:

n/a

Treatment incomplete dropped out:

n/a

Treatment incomplete withdrawn by provider:

n/a

Ages accepted

Age range lowest:

Age range highest:

Accepted clients

Accepted genders:

Male and Female

Couples

Pregnant women

Service users with children

Orders of residence

Clients under Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRRs)

Clients under other community orders

Children are accepted as residents

Accepts client on anti-depressants

Accepts client on anti-psychotics

Dual diagnosis clients accepted

Other acceptance criteria

CJ court reports:

CJ accompanied court attendance:

Children can have day visits:

Children can have overnight visits:

How the programme is equipped for dual diagnosis or complex needs:

Multi-Disciplinary team including two Registered Mental Nurses Joint Working with GPs regarding client care Individual Risk Assessments, Risk Plans, Care Plans, continuously updated as required Working closely with Care Managers / Coordinators

Exclusions and restrictions to admission:

n/a

Detox programme details:

We do not provide detox

Languages available:

n/a

Level of wheelchair access:

Limited

Sign language:

Pets:

Level of catering:

Partial

Domestic responsibilities:

Full involvement

Other facilities:

We have a ramp for wheelchair access to our day programme and a disabled toilet on the ground floor. We have hand rails in the shower rooms. We can provide large print paperwork. We are able to treat clients with sensory impairment by implementing individualised care plans.

Religious holidays observed:

Religious dietary requirements:

Facilities to worship:

Vacancies:

Total registered beds:

Services types

Residential:

Support services:

Not Known

Funding type:

n/a

Gross weekly residential charge:

n/a

Block contracts:

Not Known

Block contract costs:

n/a

Other cost related services:

n/a

Assessment and admissions:

Clients can either be referred by a community alcohol team/care manager or another professional. Or they can refer themselves. An assessment can be done on the premises or over the telephone and lasts approximately 45 minutes – 1hour. If the client is alcohol-free they can have a tour of the house and meet with the clients. Admission dates depend on vacancies and funding. If clients require a detox then we will attempt a seamless admission to Mount Carmel straight from detox. Depending on circumstances, the admission procedure can vary in length but throughout, the experienced staff team ensure the client feels welcome. Clients will be appointed a peer supporter on admission in order to orientate them to Mount Carmel. Residents will register with our GP.

Additional admission services:

Mount Carmel will carry out assessments by telephone or by visiting a detox unit/hospital. Although we prefer for clients to visit us in order to experience the environment and meet fellow clients.

Discharge policies:

Clients will be discharged for the following: Violence towards staff or peers & drug and alcohol use.

Registration:

Rehabilitation

Registered with the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS):

Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - from October 2010 (England only):

Local authorities using this project:

Local Care Quality Commission/Inspectorate office:

n/a

Region:

South East

Local Authority area:

Wandsworth

Drug and Alcohol Team:

n/a

Quality initiatives:

Registered with the Care Quality Commission Regular internal and external training

Doctors/Psychiatrists:

n/a

Nurses:

n/a

Dual diagnosis workers:

n/a

General counsellors:

n/a

Other clinical:

n/a

Volunteers:

n/a

Resettlement workers:

n/a

Children's workers:

n/a

Service managers:

n/a

Training staff:

n/a

Other non-clinical:

n/a

Staff qualifications:

n/a

Night cover:

24 hours