Chandos House Review
Located just outside of Bristol in England, Chandos House is a residential treatment facility that specializes in the care of men struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders as well as surface addictions like gambling and co-occurring disorders such as depression and trauma. Chandos seeks to heal the “whole person” through the treatment of the client’s mind, body and spirit. To this end, the facility utilizes a holistic approach that integrates a range of therapeutic methods including evidence-based therapies, holistic models, medication management and recreational activities.
Accommodations
Chandos is situated in a rustic, stone building on a quiet, residential street. With 15 beds, residents can sleep in single, double and triple bedrooms. The facility believes that peer support is a key component to relapse prevention. As such, the home provides multiple communal areas including a shared kitchen, living room, common area and outdoor courtyard. Chandos offers several amenities such as a croquet lawn, office, fireplace, TVs, comfortable leather couches and a patio with a barbecue grill. Residents prepare and cook their own meals.
Treatment and Staff
Chandos provides care for clients during and after detox. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized programming customized to the unique needs of the individual. Rather than using a “one size fits all” approach, Chandos integrates an array of evidence-based, holistic and experiential therapies. Clients engage in daily group sessions, weekly individual therapy and weekly health and wellness consults about nutrition and physical fitness. In addition, the facility offers a range of holistic options like creative writing and mindfulness meditation as well as art, music and dance therapy. Clients also participate in yoga, speaking circles, acupuncture and the ancient art of shiatsu. Chandos encourages residents to overcome obstacles through outdoor activities like hiking and rappelling.
The Chandos team is comprised of a physician, house manager, addiction specialist, a consulting psychiatrist, counselor, therapists and tutors. Medication management is available for clients with co-occurring disorders.
Extras
After completion of the residential plan, clients can participate in a free weekly aftercare group as well as individual sessions.
In Summary
Located in Bristol, England, Chandos House has been treating men with alcohol and substance use disorders for over 35 years. With individualized programming, it seeks to treat the “whole person” through a host of holistic, evidence-based, spiritual and recreational practices. In addition, with a physician and psychiatrist on staff, medication management is available for clients with co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety and trauma. For men in the UK seeking comprehensive care and a team of experienced specialists, Chandos House is an excellent option.
Chandos House Location
36 Chandos Road
Bristol, United Kingdom
Chandos House Cost
£700 – £2800 GBP [$928 USD – $3, 712 USD, per publishing day exchange rate] (per week). Reach Chandos House by phone at 0117 924 3071 or by email. Find Chandos House on Facebook and Twitter
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