Western Counselling Meijer House

Vacancies: Yes

Telephone

08008499257

Address

2-3 Ellenborough Park Rd, Somerset, BS23 1XJ, England

[email protected]

Website

https://www.westerncounselling.com/

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:

12-step (inc MM)

CBT/social learning

Programme details:

Western Counselling offers a 12Step treatment programme which is strict, boundaries and based on Educational Workshops, Group Therapy, Gender Groups and 1:1 Counselling sessions. We also offer a series of Life and Social Skills Workshops designed to give every client the opportunity to learn or improve their competencies in areas such as Money Management, Parenting, Literacy, Health Awareness – including Well Woman and Well Man Clinics, Smoking Cessation and Sexual Health, Self Essentials Women’s Workshops, Dance Therapy, Reiki, Relaxation, Laughter Therapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, low impact Exercise, Volunteering and Training opportunities through the Lighthouse Project (a local charity providing support and skills).

Family support services:

Families are encouraged to be involved in the treatment process and meetings with the focal Counsellor can be arranged as required.

Activities provided for children and families:

n/a

Post treatment support:

Free Aftercare is delivered once a week on Wednesday afternoons for as long as required.

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:

clients leaving treatment early are referred back to their original referring agencies. They are escorted to the train station and a non-refundable ticket to their home is purchased. All individuals involved in their care are informed of their impending departure, to ensure arrangements can be made for re-engagement in services, appointments etc.

Resettlement/after care services:

Help with housing, educational and training needs is available for those clients accessing Second Stage treatment. We also offer Third Stage Recovery Housing, delivered as a Social Enterprise under the name of Genesis Recovery Housing, offering structured and supported living accommodation in 3 houses with a total of 22 beds. Referral to appropriate Third Stage Supported Accommodation can be arranged in conjunction with the Care Manager. Free Aftercare is available to all individuals who complete the programme, for as long as they wish. Clients who are discharged early can make an application to attend Aftercare sessions, dependent on them being clean and sober and attending AA/NA meetings. These sessions occur once a week on Wednesday afternoons and include both a Group Therapy and 1:1 Counselling session. Post-treatment support, advice and guidance is available via the telephone for any individual.

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:

ReadingWritten assignmentsAA/NA meetings/BSL

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:

Dual Diagnosis clients are considered, dependent on diagnosis and stability.

Exclusions and restrictions to admission:

Western Counselling Services will exclude clients who: *have severe and unstable mental health problems (a psychiatric report is required prior to assessment) *require wheelchair access *have behaviour problems (e.g. exceptionally aggressive, violent or have serious arson problems).

Detox programme details:

Detoxification only packages are available for a minimum period of 2 weeks (actual length determined on assessment. Detoxification is at no extra charge for individuals accessing a full Primary treatment programme. Doctors are employed to provide 24 hour cover. Clients are withdrawn using Methadone, Subutex, Chlordiazepoxide and Benzodiazepines as necessary. The length of the withdrawal regime in dependent on use prior to admission etc and is negotiated on an individual basis.

Languages available:

n/a

Level of wheelchair access:

Limited

Sign language:

Pets:

Level of catering:

Full

Domestic responsibilities:

Partial involvement

Other facilities:

n/a

Religious holidays observed:

Religious dietary requirements:

Facilities to worship:

Vacancies:

Total registered beds:

Beds for detox:

Single rooms:

Shared rooms:

Ensuite rooms:

Ground floor rooms:

Female-only rooms:

Male-only rooms:

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:

Drug tests - £10-£20 per test

Assessment and admissions:

Referrals can be made by various sources including Drug and/or Alcohol Agencies, Statutory Services, DIPs, CARAT teams, GPs, families etc. An assessment can be arranged via the telephone or in person during a visit. This takes approx 40 minutes and includes information relating to social history, substance misuse, forensic history and mental and physical health. The necessary reports are sourced as required. A letter confirming admission and the respective date is sent to all prospective clients detailing additional information regarding the rules and expectations of the service. All individuals are given as much information as possible to ensure they are fully aware of the programme available. Confirmation of funding is required prior to admission. A privately funded individual is asked to sign a contract for payment. All clients arriving by public transport are met at the train/bus station.

Additional admission services:

Western Counselling aims to provide the highest quality of service to both service users and purchasers and will therefore make itself available where possible to aid the assessment process within the restrictions of its operating practice.

Discharge policies:

Western Counselling will discharge clients who: *Continue to breach the rules of the service despite warnings to the contrary *Use drugs, alcohol or non-prescribed medications in treatment *Initiate an exclusive relationship with another client to the detriment of their treatment programme, whether it be sexual or not *Exhibit violent and/or threatening behaviour or behave in an aggressive manner whilst in treatment *Leave the premises alone without permission. Individuals who wish to be re-admitted can make application to the Admissions Department. Their request will be considered on an individual basis depending on their situation.

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 West

Local Authority area:

North Somerset

Drug and Alcohol Team:

n/a

Quality initiatives:

North Somerset Accreditation Scheme

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:

NVQ 2,3 and 4 in Health and Social Care (Substance Misuse) NVQ 4 RMA Diploma in Counselling Post Grad Diploma in Counselling Diploma in Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy Certificate in Diet and Nutrition Diploma in Eating Disorders Diploma in Dual Diagnosis Level 2 in Mental Health Awareness

Night cover:

24 hours