Family ties
Close-knit support involving
loved ones can be invaluable
to sustained recovery
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION
can suffer a great deal of stress, often worrying that they
are responsible for the problem and not feeling equipped to
react to the situation.
Many residential treatment settings offer a range of
support services, including support groups, wellbeing days,
and specific support programmes for relatives and friends.
Trevi House in Plymouth has pioneered programmes that
create space for women to keep their children with them as
they attend treatment.
Research has shown that supporting families can
increase the chance of successful outcomes for the
addicted person, while counselling and support
programmes can greatly improve the dynamics of family
relationships.
‘For the past 25 years Trevi House has
worked with hundreds of women and
their children – at a residential rehab
and more recently through outreach at
our Sunflower Women’s Centre –
getting mum off drugs or alcohol for
good and giving her the skills to be the
best parent she possibly can.’
Hannah Shead, CEO, Trevi House
‘Groups can work so well for “affected
others” just as they can support people
tackling their own addiction. You can be
with people who are just like you, get
identification and lose the feelings of
judgement and shame. It takes away
the isolation that can come with
addiction and make people unwell.’
John Taylor, family and carers lead, DAWS
Many
residential
treatment
settings offer
a range of
support
services,
including
support
groups,
wellbeing
days, and
specific
support
programmes
for relatives
and friends.
Our residential rehabilitation centre supports
people with drug and alcohol issues. Located
in Truro, Cornwall Chy is a 17 bed centre for
men and women set in an historic building and
beautiful gardens.
Our dedicated and experienced team will offer you guidance, support and
encouragement. Delivered through a range of established group initiatives,
personalised 1:1 sessions, life skills and bespoke programmes, you will be
guided through your recovery journey with a person centred approach.
In addition to core activities we offer the Recovery and Aftercare from
Formative Trauma (RAFT) Programme. Specifically designed for Addaction
Chy, RAFT is an 8 week art psychotherapy programme to support clients with
a dual diagnosis who have experienced complex trauma, PTSD and other
mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
We offer aftercare provision and individually assessed access to move
on accommodation to support transition following the completion of
treatment. Family support is also available. Dogs are welcome
Addaction Chy | Rosewyn House | Alverton Terrace | Truro | TR1 1JE
[email protected] | 01872 262414
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