Hart House is an open supported living unit and is staffed 24 hours per day. Staff have vast experience working with people with dual diagnosis and those with a forensic history.

Support is delivered by incorporating various aspects, including social and practical skills training and risk management. Support plans are recovery-based and devised with service users’ maximum input. Continuous assessments are undertaken and reviewed to evaluate the changing needs of the service users.

It is envisaged that the average rehabilitation programme lasts for two years (longer if needed), and any eventual aftercare can hopefully support individuals living within the community.

Our rehabilitation principle adopts a view to gradually move service users forward to they may be able to achieve confidence, improve coping skills, be better equipped and empowered to lead a more fulfilling and independent life.

Hart House will endeavour to promote a rehabilitation programme whereby all staff will actively participate and support service users to achieve individual goals.

• Gain relevant living skills.
• Gain socially acceptable standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Gain relevant budgeting skills.
• Planning and shopping.
• Cook and plan menus based on healthy living.
• Pursue vocational skills.
• Pursue leisure activities within the community.
• Participate in the community to become a valued member of society.
• To increase independence and to promote empowerment.
• Socialise within the home and community.
• Be responsible for prescribed medications to self-medicate and keep their health check appointments.
• Improve in both practical and psychological skills
• Create new personal interests.
• To promote social inclusion.
• Work towards the recovery model.