Bridge House Detoxification Treatment Centre
Welcome Bridge House offers a range of detoxification programmes for both alcohol and drug addiction, carefully tailored to meet your individual needs. Our aim is to help you take your first steps on the road to recovery. We know people who are supported in a positive environment, with the right care and guidance, can grow in confidence and self-esteem; looking toward a future that is brighter. These are the building blocks on which people can establish their recovery to regain control of their lives and live responsibly free of addictive substances. At Bridge House we offer hope, compassion, understanding and honesty - take your first steps to recovery with us.
Your recovery We realise the first steps to living a life free of dependency can feel daunting. At Bridge House, we believe that taking the decision to access services can lead to a life of liberation for you and those who love you. Our team of dedicated and inspirational professionals are vastly experienced in treating individuals with addiction and will work with you to create an individualised detoxification programme to support you throughout your stay. We offer a free and confidential assessment with both the centre’s consultant and detoxification manager. This provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges you are facing and all aspects of your recommended treatment package. Our detoxification programmes are tailored to meet NICE guidelines, meaning you and your family and loved ones can be assured you are in a safe environment with the very highest standards of care.
Your care will include: Your programme will be delivered by a consultant-led multidisciplinary team, experienced in medical detoxification.
24 hour medical care supported by the on duty consultant psychiatrist.
Recovery focussed group therapy sessions with a trained member of staff held daily to encourage you to share your experience.
Regular guest speakers from individuals who have lived experience and are in recovery.
Individual counselling sessions with a trained counsellor of your choice.
Auricular acupuncture and relaxation sessions held within our designated quiet rooms.
A safe environment We offer a safe and positive environment for all residential clients to begin their treatment. Bridge House is a beautiful, Grade II listed converted oast, nestled in the heart of rural Kent, overlooking farmlands of the Medway valley. With only nine beds, this intimate treatment centre is conducive to the highly personcentred and outstanding care we pride ourselves on delivering. The centre offers excellent facilities including: Generous residential accommodation Dedicated on-site chef able to cater for cultural and dietary requirements Recreational rooms, TV lounge, pool table and table football. Female-only lounge. Quiet room/single-bed accommodation Beautiful, secluded therapeutic grounds with play area for visiting families.
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Without the care and support of Bridge House, my husband would not be here today. I can’t thank the staff enough.
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Thank you for the support and care you have given to our daughter. The change in her mental health and general physical wellbeing is amazing. She is a different person. She still has a way to go on her journey but I have no doubt, with the kick-start you have given her, she will succeed. The team showed nothing but professionalism, kindness and support to both her and myself. Without your help, I am not sure she (or we) would have survived for much longer. She had reached rock bottom. She is now climbing the ladder…
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Mary
Committed to delivering outstanding care Our staff are passionate about working to help our clients achieve the best outcome and successfully complete their detoxification treatment programmes. Our successful clinical outcomes are testament to the care we deliver each day.
COMPLETION RATE 96% SUCCESSFUL FOR ALL ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION SUCCESS RATE 92% OVERALL FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG DETOXES
The exemplary work delivered by Bridge House has been further recognised in the prestigious 2019 Parliamentary Review Bridge House.
OUTSTANDING The Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessed Bridge House as ‘outstanding’ as part of their comprehensive inspection in January 2017. This rating was retained following a further inspection in October 2018.
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We felt privileged to be invited by patients to a therapeutic group, facilitated by a carer volunteer. The group was outstanding and very effective in enabling patients to disclose personal and emotional information, which they said provided “a turning point” in their recovery journeys. Our specialist advisor called the group “remarkable and a therapeutic asset for Bridge House.”
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I loved group therapy and time to reflect on my own.
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Referrals We accept referrals from community substance misuse providers. For more information about accessing Bridge House, please contact your local community substance misuse provider.
Self-funded If you would like to fund your own treatment, we can offer a bespoke self-funded treatment programme to suit your needs. The costs of your individual programme depends exclusively on your length of stay and the support and care needed to help you with your journey to recovery.
To discuss the range of care options and payment plans, please email kmpt.bridge.house1@nhs.net or complete the referral form on our website at www.kmpt.nhs.uk/bridge-house
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