Directions

Address:  PLEASE NOTE - we are now based at 65 Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QT

Tel: 01895 273613 Mob: 07917 827614 Fax: 01895 270657

Directions is a Tier 3 Structured Day Programme for men and women on Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Orders (D.R.R.), from Harrow and Hillingdon.

Directions delivers a focussed goup work programme which includes Harm Reduction, Personal Development, Recreation, Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings, Changing Your Thinking Patterns and Relaxation.

We offer a range of complementary therapies, including auricular acupuncture, Indian head massage, reiki and relexology, as well as free sleep, detox and lung teas.

All clients are allocated a key-worker for weekly one-to-one sessions, during which clients are supported to address issues surrounding their substance misuse and offending behaviour, as well as additional needs around accessing benefits, housing, education, training and employment.

Both 1:1 and group work sessions are based on the I.T.EP. model, employing the use of node link mapping, providing the worker and client with a visual aid to problem solving and motivational work.

Clients have the opportunity to participate in a cooking and nutrition session each day, in which the group works together to prepare a healthy meal. Clients are also provided with breakfast, and have supervised access to telephone and internet facilities.

Directions works in partnership with London Probation for clients subject to a D.R.R. order, conducting weekly drug screening and reporting on attendance and progress.

Directions has additional places for DIP clients wishing to access the programme on a voluntary basis.

Directions aims to create a safe space for clients who are committed to addressing their substance misuse and associated offending. Clients and staff share responsibility for maintaining a non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels respected and valued.