Meeting our Aims:

If the fundamental goal of rehabilitation is to help people to find satisfaction in living with others, instead of addictions (drugs, alcohol, relationships, sex, rage, violence, gambling, work etc) that supplement low self esteem, then we the helpers must support clients in giving up their need for omnipotence and control.

 

This is best achieved via sustained exposure to a new experience of a peer group identity:

• The goal is stopping such behaviours & keeping them stopped.

• Where the therapeutic value of support and identification

        of a fellow sufferer is unparalleled.

 

The aims of the programme will be achieved through:

•  Group therapy,.

• 1:1 keyworking

• A range of complementary therapies

• Lectures and workshops

• Various written assignments

• Participation in therapeutic duties & house-based activities.

 

Continuous Individual Assessment is made throughout a resident’s stay at Chandos, in which he takes an active part.

Our Mission Document:

 

The primary purpose of Chandos House is to provide a constructive, supportive space where high quality interventions allow Men to integrate Mind, Body and Soul. To provide a place where Men learn how to be Men with Self esteem, Potential and Life purpose.

 

The Core Values at Chandos House are Transformation of the Self, Empathy and Compassion. No harm to self or others. Respect, Dignity, Love, Honesty, Risk taking, Responsibility, Challenge, Inclusivity and Celebration of Diversity.

 

Our unique competencies are having a diverse, multi-disciplinary range of evidenced based interventions, which are innovative, responsive, exciting, wholistic and demanding. Providing a whole person approach, dealing with the thoughts, feelings and actions associated with addiction and addictive behaviour and which allow a greater range of opportunities for engagement with self and the world.

 

Our organisation focuses on using the skills, knowledge, talents and experience of the community of residents and staff at Chandos House to enable the Men of Chandos to become fully functioning and productive members of society again.

 

When we are successful in achieving our purpose, carrying out our strategy and living out our core values,

what would we see, feel and hear?

 

• We would see Men, full of energy and laughter, being honest with themselves and each other.

• Men who feel ready to celebrate becoming better sons, brothers, fathers, friends, partners and providers.

• We would hear Men being appropriately assertive, with strong, clear voices taking responsibility for themselves and others.

• Men pleased to be alive and fully engaged with creating the best possible future.

• Maturity, in men getting ready to take on board the roles they had previously abandoned.

• A vibrant, wise community of Men, striving to be their very best and embracing change!

The 'New' Chandos Rehab Programme:

 

After very successful trials, Chandos centre for men has now established its cutting edge

 ‘hit the deck running’ course of treatment; this new, more focused and strategic treatment package admits clients either during or immediately after detox.

In the true spirit that defines Chandos, we will continue to provide free pre and post treatment support for as long as it is required.