Teen Challenge Sunnybrae

Teen Challenge Sunnybrae offers an opportunity for freedom to men aged 18-60, who are battling life-controlling addiction. Through completing our year-long programme, men can break free from problematic substance use to live fulfilling lives. Sunnybrae is located in a rural setting, providing a peaceful retreat where those caught in addiction can take time out to rebuild their lives.

Admission criteria

• Sunnybrae is a men’s centre and we consider applications from the ages of 18-60.
• Medication levels for admissions are 30ml of methadone or 12 mg of buprenorphine for an individual to be suitable to start opiate reduction.
• An alcohol reduction programme is also available, following assessment by our Community GP.

What model(s) of rehabilitation do you practise?

Teen Challenge Sunnybrae runs a Christian-faith based programme, which is made up of a balanced mix of class-based studies, counselling sessions, personal reflection, work duties and recreation, helping students to become physically, emotionally and spiritually whole.

Level of family support offered by your rehabilitation service

A primary aim of ours is the restoration of family relationships for service users. As part of this, we host and provide:

• In person family visits
• Family contact meetings outwith centre
• Online meetings

Service users also have the opportunity for family to provide input into their loved one’s Phase Reviews (every 3 months).

Pre-rehab support

We work directly with applicants, as well as organisations and people who are supporting them in the community, to provide help and encouragement in advance of them entering Sunnybrae. A drug reduction programme is provided in Sunnybrae, with specialist guidance provided from our Community GP.

Aftercare provision

The latter part of the Teen Challenge Sunnybrae programme sees our team working to support service users to form a strong move-on plan, focusing on the following areas:

• Home
• Career
• Finances
• General Wellbeing
• Social Network

As part of this package, we have excellent relationships with a range of partner organisations who specialise in post-rehab aftercare.

Funding model

We accept a range of funding sources, including:

• Enhanced Housing Benefit
• Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) via referral pathway
• Self-funded
• Scotland Excel National Framework

Building accessibility requirements

All accommodation is easily accessible.

Experience of supporting residents with medical conditions

We have experience supporting residents with a range of medical conditions including: Diabetes (both Type 1 and Type 2), Epilepsy, HIV, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders.

Consideration around religious beliefs

Teen Challenge Sunnybrae operates around Christian principles; however we welcome and will offer support to people of any faith or none.

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