Impact SMART Programme (Substance Management and Reduction Therapies)

Impact SMART Programme

• A 12 month / 12 step continuation program for those with co-occurring conditions, (i.e. two or more of the following; alcohol addiction, substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD or Bipolar Disorder) following individuals’ discharge from hospital or rehabilitation facility

• Full health and situation assessment

• Personalised treatment plan conducted with the individual and their care co-ordinator.

• An experienced interdisciplinary team, including; dual diagnosis practitioner, mental health social worker, care co-ordinator, psychiatrist, range of specialist counsellors, therapists and housing support workers.

• A safe space to live with access to onsite support 24/7

• A small training kitchen for one to one or paired cooking sessions, breakfast club and coffee afternoons

• A minimum of two well-being checks per day, monitoring and evaluating any risks on a regular basis, ensuring individuals’ health and safety is monitored

• Rehabilitation and routine, including positive and inclusive activities such as local walks, board games, arts and crafts.

• Property, health and safety checks each week to monitor hygiene levels of the individual and their home and to identify any safeguarding concerns.

• An extra care domestic cleaning assistant providing support and advice around household chores, i.e. laundry, emptying waste, vacuuming and cleaning living space.

• Guidance with meal planning, checking cupboards and shopping.

• Positive relationship building and promoting healthy friendships.

• Positive incentives including a stamp reward card scheme.

• Monitoring weight, nutritional and fluid intake, promoting a ‘Mediterranean diet’ and advice on recommended vitamins and beneficial supplements.

• Drug testing and health screening

• Monitoring, administering and evaluating medication

• Advocacy

• Support with financial management and guidance

• Monitoring sleep cycle and patterns

• A range of therapies including, holistic, expressive, sleep, psychoeducation, CBT, motivational interviewing, intention setting.

• Reviewing and evaluation treatment step by step