Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures’ Scottish Residential Service offers a drug- and alcohol-free environment, with structured support for people aged 18 or over who are looking to address their problematic drug and/or alcohol use and improve their mental health. Needs will be assessed on a one to one basis to ensure a full programme of support.

We have been successfully supporting people to achieve long term recovery for more than 25 years in Scotland and for over 50 years across the wider UK. We accept placements  funded by a variety of means, including those funded by the Local Authority and self-funded residential placements.

Admission criteria

Support is offered to all those aged 18-65. We cater to both male and female residents with specific gender sections and accept referrals from across Scotland.

• Maximum methadone level is 80ml
• Diazepam is used for alcohol detox
• Maximum Diazepam detox is 40mg though this can be reviewed on admission
• Regarding Buvidal admissions an Espranor/Buprenorphine Detox is introduced at the time of the next Buvidal Injection
• We also offer detox programmes for Gabapentoinoids, Benzodiazepines, Codeine based medications, and other medications.

What model(s) of rehabilitation do you practise?

We practise a Therapeutic Community Model of support. The programme promotes change by developing self-worth and personal responsibility and challenging individual attitudes and behaviours.

We offer a comprehensive treatment programme within a therapeutic community setting, providing a range of health and social care services to suit the individual needs of each community member. This community is designed to encourage the development of life and social skills through engagement in daily work and activity routines. Additionally, structured group work embraces Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods as well as behavioural role play therapy.

At the heart of the therapeutic community is peer support. Community members help and nurture each other as they move through the programme. Working together and taking responsibility for the smooth running of the house provides a safe, supportive and structured environment where community members are able to look at the underlying reasons for their substance use and develop the skills necessary to live drug- and alcohol-free lives.

Do you have staff members with lived experience on your team?

Over 55% of the staff have lived experience of recovery and specifically are graduates of a Therapeutic Community. Almost 70% of staff are in recovery themselves.

What are your considerations around religious beliefs?

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive service committed to ensuring an equality of access to treatment. Everyone is welcome to join our supportive therapeutic community and our staff are culturally aware and sensitive to diverse needs.

Should anyone require support to access a place of worship, Phoenix Futures have established links with local faith-based groups and community members often attend a diverse range of venues including churches, mosques and temples.

Dietary considerations will be taken into account and should be explained through the assessment process. Everyone should have the opportunity to state ‘I have specific needs……’ and have these included in their Care Plan.

What funding models are available?

Treatment is funded by local authority budgets for residential rehabilitation treatment which is via a referral from the persons local Alcohol and Drug Partnership. Additionally we have been one of the main recipients of the Prison to Rehab Scheme.

Placements are not funded by Housing Benefit so people can attend if they have their own tenancy and will not be at risk of accumulating arrears. We can additionally accept privately funded placements though this is not common and would still require comprehensive assessment for admission and would still be part of the ongoing waiting list.

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