Birchwood is an in-patient detoxification centre providing a range of services for drug and alcohol users in need of in-patient care.
Birchwood is part of Kaleidoscope, a drug and alcohol charity that has been providing community and residential substance misuse treatment services across the UK since 1968. We offer tailor-made treatment packages for both detoxification and stabilisation, providing both clinical and psychosocial interventions.
Our unit comprises of 20 single occupancy beds with three DDA compliant bedrooms on the lower floor for those with more complex needs or mobility issues. We provide services for both men and women, including pregnant women.
Alongside our clinical services, we offer the following interventions and activities to compliment our clinical programme and to enhance sustained recovery in the community:
· Evidenced-based interventions including Brief interventions, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Social Behavioural Network Therapy, ITEP worksheets, Solution-focused brief therapy and a full Relapse Prevention Programme (Marlatt and Gordon). All our interventions are delivered in group and one-to-one formats.
· Family and concerned other support
· Creative sessions including art and crafts
· Creative writing & poetry sessions
· Relaxation and mindfulness sessions
· Mental Health management sessions
· Health Promotion groups
· Life skills strategies
· Food and Nutrition advice
· Acupuncture sessions
· Mutual Aid introduction and support sessions including 12 Step and SMART Recovery Groups
Why Choose Birchwood?
We are proud of our excellent completion rate combined with the following advantages:
· Refurbished single occupancy bedrooms
· Transportation to and from the unit
· Weekly general health clinic delivered by our GP
· Homely atmosphere delivering a ‘home away from home’ experience
· A permanent, highly experienced clinical team
· Superb catering facilities that are flexible to cultural and dietary needs. All our meals are home-cooked.
· The promotion of service user choice – we do not advocate for any one form of mutual aid and offer both 12 Step and SMART groups.
· Family and Carer support using Social Behavioural Network Therapy
We keep our costs affordable so more people can access our service
As a social enterprise, we deliberately keep our prices low for individuals who would otherwise struggle to pay for treatment.
Get in touch
To speak to a member of staff at Birchwood Treatment Centre, please call:
0151 670 0033
or Email:
enquiries@birchwoodtreatment.com
with your details and a member of the team will get back to you.
