Treatment Goals

'The goal of treatment is to reduce health, social, crime and other problems directly and/or indirectly related to substance misuse.' (Drug Misuse and Dependence, UK Guidelines on Clinical management. 2007).

We aim to provide effective psychosocial interventions that enable clients to achieve a better quality of living in all areas of their lives. We will work in collaborative, supportive and creative ways to ensure that all clients will have a positive treatment experience at the Nelson Trust.

Our aim is, that on completing The Nelson Trust treament programme process, clients will have:

• Improved physical and psychological health
• Increased confidence in their ability to make healthier choices, theirby reducing the risk of harm to themselves and/or others
• A structured plan of action for college or training opportunities that will move them towards gainful employment.
• Safe and appropriate move-on accommodation as a step towards independent living
• Effective relapse prevention strategies.

We aim to achieve these goals by:

• Providing an integrative care programme so that clients can remain free of substance misuse
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment across all services and facilities
• Supporting clients by facilitating and providing assistance with education, training and employment placements
• Providing safe, supported housing for clients at each stage of their programme
• Giving practical and emotional support to clients who are "moving on" towards an independent lifestyle and permanent housing.