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WHO WE ARE
We provide a residential programme for men with alcohol or drug addictions.

Every individual is of value and that every individual has the capacity to change with the appropriate support, giving them the opportunity to have a more positive future, free from addiction. The word ‘Haven’ means a sheltered, safe place; a refuge. It is a place where residents have the opportunity to get their lives back in order with the help of support staff; a place safe and free from disturbance or threat. We have a purpose built 18 bed facility in the countryside between Greenock and Kilmacolm. The rural location is ideal for breaking some of the networks which trap so many people with drug and alcohol problems, and gives them the opportunity to reflect and change enough to make it back into the community. We have established an excellent reputation in that we address the needs of vulnerable young men who have quite literally nowhere else to turn, having tried many other options to try and address their addictions. Having experienced and qualified staff to work closely with the service users enables us to identify individual needs and address the issues affecting their lives.

Every individual is of value and that every individual has the capacity to change with the appropriate support, giving them the opportunity to have a more positive future, free from addiction. The word ‘Haven’ means a sheltered, safe place; a refuge. It is a place where residents have the opportunity to get their lives back in order with the help of support staff; a place safe and free from disturbance or threat. We have a purpose built 18 bed facility in the countryside between Greenock and Kilmacolm. The rural location is ideal for breaking some of the networks which trap so many people with drug and alcohol problems, and gives them the opportunity to reflect and change enough to make it back into the community. We have established an excellent reputation in that we address the needs of vulnerable young men who have quite literally nowhere else to turn, having tried many other options to try and address their addictions. Having experienced and qualified staff to work closely with the service users enables us to identify individual needs and address the issues affecting their lives.

Every individual is of value and that every individual has the capacity to change with the appropriate support, giving them the opportunity to have a more positive future, free from addiction. The word ‘Haven’ means a sheltered, safe place; a refuge. It is a place where residents have the opportunity to get their lives back in order with the help of support staff; a place safe and free from disturbance or threat. We have a purpose built 18 bed facility in the countryside between Greenock and Kilmacolm. The rural location is ideal for breaking some of the networks which trap so many people with drug and alcohol problems, and gives them the opportunity to reflect and change enough to make it back into the community. We have established an excellent reputation in that we address the needs of vulnerable young men who have quite literally nowhere else to turn, having tried many other options to try and address their addictions. Having experienced and qualified staff to work closely with the service users enables us to identify individual needs and address the issues affecting their lives.

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THE PROGRAMME



The Haven Kilmacolm believes it’s more than just becoming drug free and takes a holistic approach to wellbeing – physical, spiritual and psychological.

There is an initial induction period of one month for new service users during which time they are cared for and assisted through their detox if required.

Following a successful induction, service users commence Phase 1 of the programme.

Progress from one phase to the next is based on an assessment of an individual’s progress as measured against their agreed personal development plan (PDP).
The PDP is used in support sessions with their Support Worker to plan their progress, providing a tool for discussion throughout the programme.

During the programme our service users will work through group studies that teach biblical principles and practical applications for daily living and drug prevention.
As well as the spiritual and the psychological support we have a fully kitted out Gym and a 4G 5 a’side pitch to help support and encourage our SUs to look after their physical wellbeing.





AIMS AND OBJECTIVES


  • To provide a person centered approach to supporting individuals who have, or have had, a drug and/or alcohol problem with a view to enabling that individual to occupy residential accommodation as a sole or main residence.
  • To enable individuals who have, or have had, a drug and/or alcohol problem, to live a drug free, healthy and socially rewarding lifestyle in accordance with Christian principles.
  • To alleviate the suffering and distress and advance the education of individuals.
  • To promote the prevention of drug and/or alcohol related problems.

By providing a holistic, needs-led support to our service users that is tailored to the individual, we provide help and support to ensure that each of our SU have the tools needed to overcome their addiction and its related issues, so they can fulfil their potential and live positive futures.

As a faith based organisiation we believe that there is a spiritual element to recovery and believe that successful recovery must address this as well as the physical, psychological and social needs of each individual.



OUR TEAM

We have a fully trained staff team comprising of:

  • Registered Manager – SVQ 4 Health and Social Care
  • Management Team comprising of: 2 x Senior Recovery Practitioners SVQ level 4.
  • 6 x Support Worker/Recovery Practitioners SVQ level 3
  • Life Skills x 2 (IOSH trained and certified)
  • Catering / Housekeeping x 2 
  • Finance/ Admin x 3
  • Health and Safety/ Maintenance x 2 (IOSH trained and certified)
  • All staff are trauma informed.

Six of our Support team have ‘lived experience of Addiction and Recovery’ with some also having Rehabilitated and come through the Haven program. Staff are taken through a full range of additional appropriate training including, Trauma Informed Care, CBT, Adult Protection, Working with Vulnerable Adults, ROSC, ACES and work with a person centred approach in supporting our service users.


We have established an excellent reputation in that we address the needs of vulnerable young men who have quite literally nowhere else to turn having tried many other options to address their addictions. As a housing support service we are registered and governed by The Care Inspectorate. Benefits of the programme include:

  • Improvement of personal development while encouraging and promoting independence
  • Development of life and employability skills as well as opportunity to retrain or gain new qualifications
  • Service users are drug and alcohol free and increase their life expectancy
  • Increased self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth
  • Restored family relationships – Families have son, husband, father back and relationships are stable
  • Enhanced social development
  • Supported physical, emotional and spiritual development
  • Reduced likelihood of reoffending/relapsing

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We are a registered Christian Charity which has been in existence since 1989.

Our residential programme has enabled many men over the years to become completely free from their drug and drink addictions.

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The Haven Kilmacolm
Horsecraig
KILMACOLM
Inverclyde PA13 4TH
01505 872 099