At the Second Chance Project we offer you a viable alternative to the other methods of support and recovery available. We work as a team and encourage every member of that team to make the necessary changes to move on to a substance free life.
Three Phased Programme
Detoxification completion
Completion of Life Story
Sustained motivation for change
Development of initial care-plan
Dietary, food & nutrition needs
Drugs & alcohol
Physical & psychological affects
Primary healthcare
Training & education
Fitness & sport
Reiki
Budgeting skills
Use of leisure time
Support Networks
Self-Help Groups
Extends a service users time on ORT, feel more comfortable within the project and/or understand the ethos of abstinence so an informed decision can be made i.e whether or not to move onto Phase 1 and maintain abstinence as a lifestyle choice.
Phase 1 consists of 5 weeks. Week 1 is compromised of 3 one-to-one’s plus group work. the following 4 weeks will be 3 afternoons per week ie. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4pm and will be made up of 12 groups with a total of 6 hours per week. During this period the Service User if necessary, can be detoxed. The detox period can last for up to 4 weeks. This will be carried out by the Care Manager, Doctor or any other Health Professional who will be responsible for the Service User’s medical care. A Graduation Requirement to move into Phase 2 will be 7 days abstinence.
Phase 1 will be working towards total abstinence. A review if required will be help with the Care Manager prior to moving into Phase 2.
All Service Users will receive one key work session fortnightly and one-to-one sessions when required.
Phase 2 consists of 21 weeks. During this period the Service User will attend the project Monday to Friday for 15 hours per week, 10am-1pm. During this period the Service User will attend 60 to 70 various groups addressing their addiction issues and learning how to maintain their abstinence through the 12 Step Minnesota Model of Recovery as well as CBT methods.
After 4 months on the programme the Service User will be helped to access Education, Volunteer Placements and Training Courses in preparation for future employment.
All Service Users will receive one key work session fortnightly and one-to-one sessions when required.
Phase 3 After Care Group Work runs for approximately 6 months. During this period the Service User can attend the project for 2 days a week for 3 hours. After Care Group Work will consist of Person Centered issues relevant to sustainable long term recovery. All Service Users will receive one-to-one sessions when required.
Triggers & drivers
Value systems
Environments
Coping strategies
Relationships
Support groups
Group facilitation
Community support planning
Housing support and advice workshops
Benefits advice
Employment, training and education workshops
Family/carer support groups
Self-help meeting attendance (A.A, N.A & C.A)
Community counseling referral
We suggest you check out a few help self meetings in the meantime. This will help you in the short term. Below are some help line numbers which can give you more information.
PO Box No 16177
Glasgow G13 2YT
07071 248 710
www.ukna.org
0141 959 6363
0800 612 02255
www.casscotland.org.uk
0800 9177 650
www.aa-uk.org.uk
www.scottishdrugservices.com
“Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime”
Second Chance Project Scotland
Carlton Building, 3rd Floor
63 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9TW
