Thursday 23rd May 2013.
MTAR - Methadone to Abstinence Residential
MTAR uses the Therapeutic Community model of drug treatment to assist to reduce off methadone (and other prescribed opioid substitution),while learning the skills necessary to live drug free.
MTAR provides
1. Transport to and from dosing clinic Methadone no cost.
2. Safe and secure environment.
3. Staffing 24 hours a day.
4. Voluntary 4 to 6 month residential program.
5. Aftercare support.
6. Separate living accommodation for male and female.
7. Access to legal, welfare housing and employment services.
8. Living, social & communication skills development.
9. Stress management program.
10. Leisure activities.
11. Self esteem building.
12. HIV/HCV and other infectious disease.
13. Access to outside activities such as Tate, Counselling & Mutual Aid Support Groups NA, AA,CA
Overview Of Day: As I was walking towards WHOs I soon realised the size of the grounds and the number of Residentials the service provides.
I was met in reception by Lyn Roberts Manager MTAR with a smile and then provided to walk through MTAR. The community was fairly busy as people were just coming out of morning meeting.
I was introduced to the community and staff team, as I was only here for 1 day it was important to get a feel for the community. First thing this morning I went with peers to collect daily doses of methadone, this is done outside of WHOs in a prescribing service.
Upon returning to MTAR I was shown were policy's are kept and if any free time I could read through them. By this time in was lunch..I must say the food was excellent.
Early afternoon was spent in Hep C group, it was clear to see that members of the community were getting a lot from this, and the way the group was taught.
As with most residentials the rest of the day was spent in Community groups, the main focus was on peers looking at there behaviours. It was good to see the community supporting one another at the end of each group.
By this time the day was ending for myself, I had a final chat to Lyn and said my good byes to staff and the community.
Before I left I took time to walk around the grounds to reflect and capture the experience of MTAR.
As I looked up a sign said "Don't leave before the miracle happens"
This experience and welcoming from the staff team and community at MTAR I will never forget Matty.
MTAR - Methadone to Abstinence Residential
MTAR uses the Therapeutic Community model of drug treatment to assist to reduce off methadone (and other prescribed opioid substitution),while learning the skills necessary to live drug free.
MTAR provides
1. Transport to and from dosing clinic Methadone no cost.
2. Safe and secure environment.
3. Staffing 24 hours a day.
4. Voluntary 4 to 6 month residential program.
5. Aftercare support.
6. Separate living accommodation for male and female.
7. Access to legal, welfare housing and employment services.
8. Living, social & communication skills development.
9. Stress management program.
10. Leisure activities.
11. Self esteem building.
12. HIV/HCV and other infectious disease.
13. Access to outside activities such as Tate, Counselling & Mutual Aid Support Groups NA, AA,CA
Overview Of Day: As I was walking towards WHOs I soon realised the size of the grounds and the number of Residentials the service provides.
I was met in reception by Lyn Roberts Manager MTAR with a smile and then provided to walk through MTAR. The community was fairly busy as people were just coming out of morning meeting.
I was introduced to the community and staff team, as I was only here for 1 day it was important to get a feel for the community. First thing this morning I went with peers to collect daily doses of methadone, this is done outside of WHOs in a prescribing service.
Upon returning to MTAR I was shown were policy's are kept and if any free time I could read through them. By this time in was lunch..I must say the food was excellent.
Early afternoon was spent in Hep C group, it was clear to see that members of the community were getting a lot from this, and the way the group was taught.
As with most residentials the rest of the day was spent in Community groups, the main focus was on peers looking at there behaviours. It was good to see the community supporting one another at the end of each group.
By this time the day was ending for myself, I had a final chat to Lyn and said my good byes to staff and the community.
Before I left I took time to walk around the grounds to reflect and capture the experience of MTAR.
As I looked up a sign said "Don't leave before the miracle happens"
This experience and welcoming from the staff team and community at MTAR I will never forget Matty.
Great writing matty, especially on the methadone rehab your right in about it m8 which is great to see
ReplyDeleteEnjoying hearing about the people you're meeting and the great work happening out there. Especially lovin' the pics - keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sian, For your comments...It really does help. Matty.
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