Prinsted

Centre Description

Prinsted is a private second-stage residential treatment centre in Horley, Surrey. Founded and independently run by clinicians, Brian Ballantyne and Caitilin Prinsep, the programme is rooted in the 12- Step abstinence based model.

This has been developed over many years experience into a fully integrated, lovingly delivered programme of therapeutic care to individuals and their families whose lives have been affected by the illness of addiction.

Prinsted Treatment Centre

The Therapeutic programme consists of a mixture of group therapy, workshops, one-to-one counselling, voluntary work in the community and activities such as art, art therapy, yoga and creative writing. Attendance at Fellowship meetings and family involvement are requirements. Residents are also expected to complete written assignments and read literature provided by the therapeutic staff.

Prinsted Programme

Drug Alcohol Abuse Treatment
The therapeutic programme consists of a mixture of group therapy, workshops, one-to-one counselling, voluntary service in the community and activities such as yoga and art. As the programme develops more complimentary therapies will be added. Attendance at Fellowship meetings and family involvement are requirements. Residents are also expected to complete written assignments and read literature provided by the therapeutic staff.

We place great emphasis in translating the 12-step programme from theory into practice and using tried and tested tools/therapies we help people gain a deeper spiritual understanding and a greater connection with others. We promote standards and values and adherence to a set of principles that have largely been lost in active addiction.

Responsibilities

Residents are responsible for sharing the duties of shopping, cooking and cleaning and for all other household tasks, with guidance and assistance given, when needed.

Learning to live in community, giving service to others and gaining the skills to resolve differences are seen as essential living and social skills.

Life Preparation

We offer help with the employment process, compiling a CV, preparing people for interviews, and guiding them towards independent living. Following treatment we also offer full aftercare support through weekly groups, one-to-one counselling and telephone contact. The length of this service will vary according to need but all ex-residents can use this facility throughout their lives.

Family Involvement

Family involvement is seen as crucial to a positive and long lasting successful outcome of treatment. Regular family conferences and participation in groups occur throughout treatment. Similarly the inclusion of employers or any other significant individual in clients’ lives is seen as beneficial.

Recovery

We pay attention to the threefold aspect of the illness and by focusing on the following we help people develop a greater awareness of their unique gifts:

Physical
Nutrition
Exercise
General Health
Hygiene
Managability/Tidiness
Clothing/ image

Mental
Assignments
Reading
Education
Developing Interests
Stretching the brain
Cognitive functioning

Spiritual
Meditation
Prayer
Humility & Gratitude
Caring for environment
Looking beyond self
Personal affirmation

What to do now

Potential clients can be referred by their primary treatment centre or therapist, doctors, Social Services or by referring themselves.

Everyone must have at least two weeks sobriety and be willing to spend a day at Prinsted so that they can be assessed for their suitability to join the community.

In some situations it may be appropriate to stay overnight. We welcome those who have Local Authority funding.

Please follow the visit website button above for further information. Also you can use the send e,mail button to ask Prinsted any questions directly


One of the 12 Step Guides Alcohol Addiction & Drug Rehabilitation Treatment Centers in England