Open Houses

We have been very lucky to have John on board as our CEO for three and a half years. Yesterday was his last day working at Broadway Lodge and we couldn't be happier for him to now go off and enjoy an adventurous and relaxing retirement. John made such a positive difference to both Broadway Lodge as well as the addiction rehabilitation sector, taking on the role of strategic lead with Choices Rehabs, and we couldn't be more grateful. We gave John a good send off and we wish him all the very best for whatever is in store next. A huge THANK YOU to John for everything he did for Broadway Lodge, the team and all of our clients ⭐🙏🎉

🏠 Haven’t stepped inside yet? There are still 12 Open Houses planned - with events continuing into October and November. Come inside. Meet the people. Ask questions. See what residential treatment is really like. 🎟️ Find an Open House and book your place: https://lnkd.in/ed32Zwen ✨ Step inside. See the difference. 🙏 None of this would be possible without the services opening their doors and sharing what residential treatment really looks like. Thank you to everyone involved. Phoenix Futures Choices Rehabs UK The Forward Trust Adferiad Brynawel House Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre Kenward Trust ARC - Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center Portsmouth Castle Craig Addiction Care Yeldall Christian Centres The BAC O'Connor Centre BOSENCE FARM COMMUNITY LIMITED Broadway Lodge Cocoon (formerly Druglink) Turning Point The Nehemiah Project The Salvation Army Parkland Place #OpenHouses #Recovery #ResidentialRehabilitation

"Step inside. See the difference." Thank you to everyone who joined the Open Houses event at Parkland Place and helped make it such a powerful day. And a special thank you to those who shared their recovery journeys so openly and honestly. 💚 Recovery looks different for everyone, but this was a powerful reminder that change is possible. There's still time your spot at an Open Houses event! Events are running through to November - https://lnkd.in/ed32Zwen #StepInsideSeeTheDifference #OpenHousesUK #RecoveryIsPossible #ResidentialRehabilitatio Adferiad

As the below visitor to Mount Carmel (part of Choices Rehabs group) says “there should never be any empty beds” in residential rehabs but sadly there are every day ! The treatment is essential for some and the pathways are limited and the funding a post code lottery. Open Houses is a campaign to dispel myths about residential rehab and raise awareness of how important this treatment is in the road to recovery from addiction #openhouses #residentialrehab #choicesrehabs

Yesterday BAC O'Connor Centre took part in Open Houses, a national initiative designed to show the impact and value of residential treatment and the need to protect and strengthen its future.  Open Houses invited professionals behind the doors of residential rehab to see the lifesaving work that takes place in our services. We welcomed 80 people including treatment providers, commissioners, local councillors, housing providers, probation officers, mental health teams, police, the voluntary sector, safeguarding teams, colleagues from OHID Robert Spencer, Nicky Gillard and Sam Read, and we were honoured to welcome the Mayor of East Staffordshire Monica Holton and her Consort who sat in on a group, met with staff and client's who took her on a tour then joined us for lunch at Langan's Tea Rooms Burton. Residential rehabs have faced barriers around pathways, funding and integration for many years. At BAC, our block contract and partnership with Staffordshire County Council enables full integration into the Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System (STaRS), coupled with funding and strong partnerships with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Change Grow Live Birmingham all help people access treatment without unnecessary barriers and hurdles. These arrangements strengthen relationships with commissioners, treatment providers and the wrap around services supporting our clients with resettlement, including housing, education, employment and safeguarding but most importantly these arrangements make it easier for the people accessing our services. I have long advocated for block contracts for residential rehabs to enable true integration. I hope that Open Houses encourages policymakers and commissioners to rethink how residential rehab is commissioned and addresses the inequitable access to this lifesaving treatment across the country. Today also marked Langan's Tea Rooms 15th birthday🎈 Langan’s provides training, education, volunteering and paid employment opportunities for graduates of our rehab programme. Visitors saw this work in action and enjoyed our freshly made food and cakes. We also celebrated together with a fabulous birthday cake made by our Head of Catering, Simon Holt. I am immensely proud of our clients for sharing their stories, helping visitors understand the trauma they have experienced and challenging the stigma surrounding the people we support. Our amazing staff team helped visitors understand the work we do and I want to thank them for everything they do on a daily basis supporting people to change their lives. Above all, I hope today helps more people access rehab and realise a life beyond their wildest dreams. Thank you to everyone who visited us today. All members of Choices Rehabs are taking part in Open Houses so if you haven't had the chance to visit a rehab please go to Open Houses to book a place at a rehab near you. #OpenHouses #residentialrehab #recovery #recoverycommunities

A huge thank you to Open Houses and Mount Carmel for hosting such a wonderful event today. If you haven’t already signed up to visit a rehab, I’d really encourage you to do so. Seeing the work first-hand, meeting the people and hearing their stories makes such a difference. Today, we had the pleasure of meeting Ruth and her amazing team. We heard incredibly moving stories of hope, recovery and transformation, took part in guided wellbeing activities and even had the unexpected pleasure of meeting John Taylor, guitarist from Duran Duran! But for me, the most powerful part was hearing the stories of people who have been through the service and who are living fulfilling lives. Residential rehabilitation is life-changing and transformational. With so many people needing support, there should never be empty beds when someone is ready for the opportunity to turn their life around. Thank you to everyone involved in making days like today possible. I am and always will be championing residential treatment and the real difference it makes, not only to the individual but to their families and communities. #ResidentialRehab #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Hope #Rehabilitation #Wellbeing

This month, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services across England will be doing something remarkably simple – opening their doors. Through the Open Houses campaign, state-funded residential services will be inviting professionals, decision-makers and community partners to step inside, meet the people at the heart of recovery and see first-hand what residential treatment looks like in practice. The campaign is built on a simple observation that most people have never visited a rehab, or may not have done so for many years – and yet decisions about residential treatment are made every day. Read more and find out how to book your visit https://lnkd.in/epKXSXzx

This month, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services across England will be doing something remarkably simple – opening their doors. Through the Open Houses campaign, state-funded residential services will be inviting professionals, decision-makers and community partners to step inside, meet the people at the heart of recovery and see first-hand what residential treatment looks like in practice. The campaign is built on a simple observation that most people have never visited a rehab, or may not have done so for many years – and yet decisions about residential treatment are made every day. Read more and find out how to book your visit https://lnkd.in/epKXSXzx

This video captures exactly what Open Houses is all about. Meeting the people behind the service, hearing recovery stories first-hand, and seeing the reality of residential rehab beyond the headlines. Thank you to everyone St Anne's Community Services for sharing such an honest and welcoming glimpse into life in recovery. #OpenHouses #StepInsideSeeTheDifference