Open Minds

Open Minds is a residential treatment centre that provides treatment for individuals with a drug or alcohol addiction. It also provides excellent support for their family members. Open Minds uses tried and tested methods delivered by experienced professionals with a passion for recovery.

Accommodation is in a 14 bed sober house situated a short distance from the Day Centre. This tastefully renovated and comfortably furnished detached house is set within private walled gardens. It offers a safe, tranquil environment in which to begin the journey of recovery. The premises are staffed at all times so there is always a housekeeper to offer practical support and to ensure the smooth running of the household.

Types of Treatment Programes Open Minds offers

The daily programme at Open Minds is highly structured and is designed to help individuals recognise and accept the extent of their chemical dependency, and then to develop the skills necessary for their long-term recovery.

Regular individual counselling sessions help the person to identify and overcome any underlying personal issues that could interfere with the recovery process.

The programme includes meditation and relaxation classes, group therapy, one-to-one counseling, weekly care plan review, life skills workshops, videos and lectures specific to substance misuse, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention workshops and therapeutic work activities.

The treatment programme is delivered by a team of qualified and experienced counsellors. In addition to their professional qualifications, most of the therapists have personal experience of addiction and the recovery process. The result is that the counselling provided at Open Minds is not only of a very high quality, it is also delivered with a passion for recovery. The staff members are dedicated to working closely with each individual to offer the insight, information, support and feedback that is required to achieve a happy drug and alcohol-free future.

The client will also be introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. This is their opportunity to meet with people in recovery from all walks of life who are willing to share their own experiences as the person begins their personal journey of recovery. Over time it is hoped that the individual will come to understand how helpful these meetings will be for their ongoing support when they leave treatment.

How long could treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at Open Minds take?

The length of treatment at Open Minds can vary anywhere from one week to twelve weeks and beyond. The length of treatment will depend on the substance involved, the severity of the situation and each individual’s medical and psychological history. In order to make sure that the psychological side of the addiction is thoroughly tackled, the minimum duration of treatment recommended is 28 days for alcohol and six weeks for drugs.

Where to find Rehab Centers in the UK

When looking for a rehab centre it is important that the individual factors behind each and every addiction are considered. Addiction is a personal matter. There is no one-size-fits-all solution; what works for one person may not be the right option for another.

Triage Healthcare have a team of experienced advisors who go through intensive training in order to identify the treatment option that is most likely to result in success for all concerned. We understand that it can be confusing and time consuming to try and find treatment for you or a loved one. Therefore, when you call us you will be assigned a Primary Treatment Worker who will gently guide you through the maze of information available. All of our staff members are salaried – we do not work in a commission basis. You can call us safe in the knowledge that the information we give you is ethically based on what is most likely to work, not on what is going to cost you the most money.

Triage Healthcare advise independently on the best value treatment centres in the UK and abroad. We are also happy to provide information about the free NHS services local to you. We believe that everyone can get better; they just need to be guided in the right direction. This is why we are here. Whether it is private treatment options, free treatment, or just advice you require, call us at any time safe in the knowledge that everything you say will remain confidential.