The Programme

We offer a structured programme based on Christian principles which is designed to help  residents acquire  life skills necessary for future independent living. The Programme has four stages:

Stage 1

The Haven – 10 months

This stage is designed to provide higher levels of housing support to 10 residents with 24 hour staff provision.  The personal support plan in this stage focuses on key life skills which will ultimately lead to living back in the community.

Stage 2

The Bothy – 6 months

Supported Move-On accommodation is provided at “The Bothy”.  There is not such a high level of support given or needed at this point, although a staff member is on hand to give any relevant advice or support.  As a resident moves onto this stage work experience, practical training and education are included in the support programme. Each resident also has their own room and there are shared cooking and communal facilities.

Stage 3

The Flat - 6 months

This stage provides the opportunity to move into a self contained flat in the nearby area where the resident is given a six month tenancy and continues to receive Resettlement Support whilst attending college, training or employment.

Stage 4

Independent

Residents are helped to find independent accommodation.  A Support Withdrawal Plan is drawn up.  A Resettlement Worker keeps in touch over the settling in period and remains as a future point of contact.

Our varied programme of activities is designed to challenge and equip each resident to deal with all of the issues associated with drug and alcohol abuse:-

The Haven has very clear standards and expectations which are meant to reinforce many of the “lessons” being learned in other aspects of the programme.

General information…