Chandos Treatment Centre

Expectations

Expectations of Client Conduct

It would not be possible to run a safe therapeutic environment if we did not have a list of expectations which include a set of basic safety needs and responsibilities. Boundaries are helpful if intelligently and sensitively applied.

Individual client choice is inevitably somewhat reduced in a structured setting, therefore it is essential that the choice people make in coming to Chandos is appropriately informed.

Community Ground Rules

Negotiation and Fairness

Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict / Accepting change / Being willing to compromise

Non-threatening behaviour

Talking and acting so that each resident feels safe and comfortable in expressing themselves and in doing things

Respect

Listening to one another non-judgementally / Being emotionally affirming and understanding / Valuing each other’s opinions

Trust and support

Supporting each other’s life goals / Respecting each other’s rights to their own feelings, friends, activities and opinions

Honesty and Accountability

Accepting responsibility for self / Acknowledging past use of control / Admitting being wrong / Communicating openly and truthfully

Individual responsibility

Sharing responsibilities / Being a positive and non-violent role model for your peers

Shared responsibilities

Mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work / Making community decisions together

Economic partnership

Making financial decisions together making sure all residents benefit from financial arrangements

House Rules

The few rules that we have are to be adhered to strictly. Breach of a House Rule may result in immediate discharge.

1. No possession or use of alcohol and/or other drugs, on or off the premises. Any prescribed medicines must be discussed with staff before they are taken.
2. Guests or visitors who are known to be in breach of Rule 1 must not be let into the house by residents.
3. Residents will not enable (cover up, collude with) others who break the House Rules. To help you understand the process and consequences of enabling, a pamphlet entitled ‘Enabling in Treatment’ is available from staff. Please ask for a copy.
4. No physical violence, or threats of.
5. No theft or willful damage of property.
6. No overnight absence without prior permission of staff.
7. Any resident with a history of or suffering from an active eating disorder, should discuss it with their keyworker.