Admission Process
At Holgate House, we believe that it is important that individuals have informed choice and a full stake in the decision-making process about how their needs are met. We actively encourage individuals to visit our facility, so you can see the environment you would be staying in, connect with staff and peers in treatment and get an overall feel for who we are and the service we provide. On the visit, individuals receive the attached information pack which outlines our provision, detailing our vision, values, house rules, structure of the week etc. You will be fully informed of what we provide and the expectations of our clients in terms of communal living to decide if our 12 Step treatment facility is the right pathway for you.
From this an assessment will be arranged. If a visit is not possible, the information pack gives an idea of our treatment facility, and you can call at any time call to discuss any queries you may have.
Individuals have an assessment on a 1 to 1 basis with the Assistant Registered Manager, which risk assesses individuals and is an opportunity to ascertain if Holgate House is your recovery pathway of choice. The admission criteria respects equality, diversity and inclusion for individuals and remover barriers to vulnerable groups such as people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act are explored on assessment.
The Assistant Registered Manager works in partnership with detoxes , social workers and individuals, to coordinate the admission process based on our bed availability, to ensure a timely and smooth transition from the detox or community to treatment.
Together, we aim to promote a consistently high-quality, equitable and person-centred rehabilitation service that empowers individuals and communities to thrive.
On admission, individuals receive an induction, completing a comprehensive admission pack. A Care Plan and Risk Management Plan helps support individuals to understand the role of substance misuse in their lives and the effect it has on themselves and their families, identify triggers and risk-taking behaviours that lead to relapse and preventative strategies, and set goals to build their self-worth and confidence.
On admission the duration of a client’s treatment has been agreed. To support and sustain the key learning and growth in treatment, the care plan will factor in strategies to look at ongoing recovery and rehabilitation pathways into the community. For example, on home leave at weekends clients are encouraged to build connections with mutual aid groups and in the fellowship. We work closely with individuals to look at what their recovery will look like when leaving treatment, for example, returning home, independent living, housing and potential education and volunteering opportunities.
House Expectations
During your stay at Holgate House, we expect you to follow a set code of conduct. This is in place to help reduce friction between individuals, encourage a positive and pleasant stay for everyone.
It is never easy to accommodate a number of people living in close proximity, which requires house rules to respect differences in age, race, gender, sexuality, culture and background as they can lead to problems developing between individuals Such problems can detract from individual’s recovery journeys. Our values of honesty, dignity and respect, person centred treatment and teamwork are at the heart of your stay.
Please read the attached information pack .