Quite simply, we help people to stop existing in a state of addiction and dependency, encourage a healthy view of life and the future, and support progress from rehabilitation back into the community, to become a happy and productive member of society. No matter how desperate the situation that an individual finds themselves in, you can be certain that we've seen it before. No-one is beyond help. If you, or someone you know, has hit rock bottom...with nowhere to turn...Livingstone House is here.

Of course, there may be others who feel that they can still 'function' - that they can control the situation that they are in. However, it is often only by the support of their loved ones that they continue to lead their daily lives. We recognise and support the education of families in the meaning of 'enabling' - effectively allowing a person to continue their destructive behaviour by excusing them, funding them or otherwise taking the blame themselves, simply because they love them and think that this is the only way. If this is your family environment, you are not alone. It is a very natural way to be - but one that we can support you with.

Statement of Purpose

To provide an environment where Service Users can access help for their addiction, using a Christian 12 Step programme in conjunction with any alternative interventions that support recovery.

To provide a clinically effective and comfortable detoxification regime for people who suffer from addiction to various substances.

To provide a safe family orientated environment in which Service Users can address their own behaviours and issues associated with their addiction.

To treat all Service Users with respect, without regard to sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or class whilst taking into account their individual needs.

As a positive and therapeutic component of the treatment process, Service Users will be in shared bedrooms. Livingstone House provides two bedrooms containing four beds in each. We also provide a comfortable lounge, with TV and DVD, kitchen and laundry facilities, dining room/group therapy room and a counselling room.

Detoxification and treatment are achieved by the provision of a clinically safe, professional and caring environment where individuals are readily integrated into the process. The detoxification regime is prescribed following strict detoxification protocols by our Specialist Substance Misuse General Practitioners, Dr Brinksman and Partners and fully administered by Nursing and Support Worker Staff who have had appropriate education and training in Substance Misuse. All treatment is tailored to the individual needs of each Service User. There is full consultation with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Use of alcohol or any other drugs, not prescribed by Livingstone House medical staff is not tolerated and will lead to discharge from the centre.

To encourage the initial changes necessary to promote an effective detoxification from alcohol or other drugs, and to maintain a safe environment, Livingstone House operates within a clear set of Rules and Expectations.

AIMS
To provide a residential detoxification and treatment programme for men between the ages of 18 years and 64 years with addiction problems within a Christian 12 step family environment, operating within a multi disciplinary framework.

OBJECTIVES
To assist Service Users to achieve their goal of detoxification from alcohol, other drugs and behaviours, and commencement of an abstinent lifestyle.

To treat each person as an individual during their time in Livingstone House, whether or not they complete the treatment programme.

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