T.H.O.M.A.S. Bolton House

Vacancies: Yes

Telephone

01204939101

Address

St. Ethelbert's Presbytery, 67 Wigan Road, Deane, Greater Manchester, BL3 5QJ, England

[email protected]

Website

https://thomasonline.org.uk

Substance misuse

Drugs:

Alcohol:

Typical length of first stage programme:

Typical length of second stage programme:

Mandatory drug/alcohol testing:

Randomly / on suspicion

Detoxification available:

Support available

Supported housing and resettlement:

Education, training and employment:

Female only groups:

Philosophy:

Eclectic/integrated

12-step (inc MM)

Therapeutic community

Programme details:

T.H.O.M.A.S. offers a full treatment and recovery journey for both men and women. The Programme in Bolton is one of dynamic intelligence learning, where clients are supported to develop a holistic understanding of their thoughts and behaviours. This includes 12 Step Recovery, clients are supported by their keyworker and Recovery Group Facilitator to develop their understanding and work through the steps. T.H.O.M.A.S. is very proud of it's Therapeutic Community, building trust and confidence within clients and everyone working together to support each other. Clients residing in Bolton will link in with the Salford clients which is a mixed gender community and so gives a safe space to develop relationships with the opposite sex.

Family support services:

For those clients wishing to enhance or rebuild familial relationships support is available. The Programme supports clients to consider their role within all relationships thus developing their interactions with others. We work in partnership with GMMH ACHIEVE, thus support is readily available via Early Break. In some circumstances T.H.O.M.A.S. is also able to offer support and guidance to adult family members.

Activities provided for children and families:

Pre-arranged weekend visits and family gatherings.

Post treatment support:

T.H.O.M.A.S’ work does not stop when a client completes the initial programme. We actively support the recovery community, participating and organising recovery activities and social events, encouraging informal networking and mutual support and providing a safety net for former service users who are struggling with their recovery. We encourage people who have successfully completed our programmes to volunteer as a way of sustaining their recovery and making a positive contribution to the local community. We encourage members of the recovery community to continue to make a positive contribution to their local communities by volunteering with ourselves or local community groups. We provide training, support and supervision for our mentors and volunteers. Some of our former mentors have gone on to find paid employment with T.H.O.M.A.S or other local services.

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:

Clients will be referred to our community support service in Bolton where we continue to give guidance and facilitate group attendance. Upon admission an exit plan is created for each client. If clients wish to self discharge early this person centred plan is put into action and includes ensuring the client is supported to move on to an appropriate location and that all those involved in their care are informed. As part of the GMMH Achieve Partnership, client's support continues with their community Recovery Coach.

Resettlement/after care services:

Our move on accommodation provides semi-independent abstinent living for individuals who have come from residential rehabilitation at T.H.O.M.A.S. Clients can stay in shared houses, where they learn to live independently, continuing and strengthening their recovery, in a drug and alcohol free environment. As well as the semi-independent housing, clients benefit from all of our recovery support services. Service users agree to remain abstinent and follow the strict rules which are enforced. This in recognition of their vulnerability and to protect other residents.

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:

As part of the T.H.O.M.A.S. Bolton House group programme the clients join with the clients based in Salford.

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:

n/a

Accepted clients

Accepted genders:

n/a

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:

T.H.O.M.A.S. Bolton House works in partnership with GMMH Achieve. This gives ease of referral and access to a range of holistic services.

Exclusions and restrictions to admission:

Arson with intent to harm others or self within the last six months. Sexual offences towards vulnerable adults or children. Offences of violence towards others, section 18/ GBH/murder within the last 12 months. All clients will be assessed on an individual basis as we recognise change is possible.

Detox programme details:

We are able to support community detox for those clients clinically assessed as appropriate to be offered a community detox

Languages available:

All Programme material can be provided in other languages and interpreters can be arranged to ensure understanding.

Level of wheelchair access:

Limited

Sign language:

Pets:

Level of catering:

Self-catering

Domestic responsibilities:

Full involvement

Other facilities:

T.H.O.M.A.S.Bolton House is based within St. Ethelbert's Presbytery and clients have access to a well established garden.

Religious holidays observed:

Religious dietary requirements:

Facilities to worship:

Vacancies:

Total registered beds:

Single rooms:

Shared rooms:

Ensuite rooms:

Flats:

Ground floor rooms:

Bedrooms with full disabled access:

Female-only rooms:

Male-only rooms:

Unisex rooms:

Services types

Residential:

Support services:

Funding type:

n/a

Gross weekly residential charge:

n/a

Block contracts:

Not Known

Block contract costs:

n/a

Other cost related services:

costs available upon request. We accept referrals from across the UK.

Assessment and admissions:

We work in Partnership with GMMH Achieve services and as such the admission criteria is for clients to have a link with Bolton, Bury or Salford. That is unless they are fleeing domestic abuse and in this circumstance we can accept referral from any area. Potential clients will be assessed by the Assessment Co-ordinator either in person or by telephone contact. This assessment incorporates the individuals psychological and emotional needs, a risk management plan, copies of any previous convictions, medical questionnaire and any other information may help the assessment process. The assessment usually lasts for up to one hour. During this process there is opportunity for potential residents to ask any questions they may have about the programme. If after the assessment the person decides that they want to pursue THOMAS and the Assessment Co-ordinator has concluded they are suitable to become part of our community, and would benefit from our service, they referral will be discussed at an Admissions Meeting. If Registered Manager is in agreement with the admission a date will be offered, subject to funding being in place by that date. Every client is allocated their own key worker and a Care Plan is prepared which will be regularly reviewed throughout the programme. THOMAS has a comprehensive case management system which monitors their progress and achievements during their stay.

Additional admission services:

We have a dedicated Criminal Justice Team and Prison assessments can be arranged in the North West. Telephone assessments in place for out of areas. Prospective residents can come to the project to look round and be assessed.

Discharge policies:

We will discharge clients who: 1. Use or bring illegal substances onto the premises. 2. Are violent to staff or other service users or the general public. All clients are given a copy of the service rules prior to admission and warning will be given for failure to follow the rules. Repeated warnings may lead to discharge.

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:

North West

Local Authority area:

n/a

Drug and Alcohol Team:

Greater Manchester Mental Health Achieve

Quality initiatives:

THOMAS’ Mission THOMAS strives to provide a multidimensional approach to recovery that encompasses our core values. Our programmes of rehabilitation, support intervention and advice intend to transform lives. We are driven by compassion for others and our communities give hope to each individual. THOMAS’ Vision We aim to be a leader in therapeutic recovery. Our Ethos : Be Still, Listen, Learn, Know.

Doctors/Psychiatrists:

Nurses:

Dual diagnosis workers:

General counsellors:

Other clinical:

Volunteers:

n/a

Resettlement workers:

Children's workers:

Service managers:

Training staff:

Other non-clinical:

Staff qualifications:

The Service Manager hold a BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care. We have a dedicated Team of Project Workers trained in all relevant areas of Health and Social Care

Night cover:

24 hours