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Aftercare

Aftercare is a free service offered by Albyn House. 

Clients considered are those who:

• were resident in Albyn House, have returned back to the community and wish to continue with support in dealing with their alcohol and associated problems.

• have attended for an assessment interview but who have decided they do not wish to be/are unable to be resident at Albyn House but do actively wish to work on addressing their alcohol problem.

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What We Can Offer                                                                         

Aftercare means that clients continue to see their keyworkers, usually on a weekly basis and receive support on a wide spectrum of issues including alcohol, accommodation, family, supports, legal, debt and health.

Clients on aftercare still work to care plans that are reviewed with their keyworkers and also Care Manager if they have not closed the case.  It is reviewed with the client and support worker regularly to see if the aims have been achieved and to look at what the aims of the next care plans are.  Aftercare may be withdrawn if a client does not carry out the aims in their care plan.

Most of the aftercare sessions take place within Albyn House, however keyworkers will, at times, visit the clients in their home. 

Clients can attend the core groups that run on Fridays at 2.15 pm in Albyn House.  These groups are led by a member of staff and cover 7 difference topics relating to alcohol use and resultant issues eg coping without alcohol, alcohol and health, cycle of change, supports, accommodation, thinking feeling action and time structuring. 

Support Groups                                                                                 

There are a number of support groups available:

>  Social Club
>  Coffee Club
>  Amethyst Women's Group
>  Health and Leisure Group

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Alcohol:  Clients will be alcohol free for their appointment and staff may use the breathalyser to check this.  If a client does come to a session under the influence of alcohol they will be turned away.

Smoking:  The designated smoking area within the hostel is in the pool room which is equipped with an air filtration until to help disperse smoke.