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Information for Agencies and Referrers

Referrals related to life-controlling dependencies - such as drugs or alcohol - will be considered for a place on our Recovery programme.

Individuals may approach us directly or they can be be referred by Voluntary and Statutory Agencies, GPs, Police, Probation, Community Drug/Alcohol teams, Health and Social workers, Christian organisations and Churches.

If you wish to discuss a possible referral, please contact Hazel Guest or Sue Allez:

Tel: 01298 24761

Mob: 07740 627576

In partnership with Community Drug/Alcohol Team. Health Department and other relevant agencies, Good News Family Care can provide the following services:

  • Structured day programme
  • Care Team support, incorporating keyworker system
  • Support Plans (in consultation with client and agencies)
  • Courses / Support groups
  • Participation in case conference, core group and planning meetings
  • Parent/Child Contact facilities
  • Registered Day Nursery with Baby Unit and Early Years Education Unit
  • Help with: Housing, budgeting, job-seeking, home management, cooking, nutrition, personal development, health/hygiene, further education
  • Continued support after completing the programme

FUNDING

Every effort is made to assist clients in applying for benefits and fees support for which they may be eligible, but payment for periods not covered must be underwritten by the referring agency.

Support services are subsidised by charitable donations from our supporters. Nursery/Childcare fees and additional support fees must be underwritten by the referring agency.

We offer:

A daily programme which includes:

structured day programme for recovery from substance misuse

skills Training

individual planning and monitoring sessions

group sessions for motivation and mutual encouragement

A Typical day's timetable:

09:45
Pick up

10:00 - 13:00
Farm project

13:00 - 15:00
Lunch

14:00 - 15:00
12-Steps Programme

15:00 - 15:15
Tea break

15:15 - 16:30
Group and individual sessions / courses

We also offer courses in:

self esteem
relationship skills
parenting
budgeting

Residents at Charis House also have opportunities for training in Computers and Sewing:

Computers

 From basic keyboard skills (learning to type) and computer literacy to desktop publishing, graphic design and web design.

Sewing

Sewing Training

 Training in the use of domestic and industrial sewing machines, overlockers etc, garment and soft furnishings manufacture.

To discuss a possible referral, please contact Hazel Guest or Sue Allez:
Tel: 01298 24761
Mob: 07740 627576

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Registered charity: 1042386