Gender: Male
Age: 18+
Beds: 19
Situated in a quiet residential area overlooking a beautiful Lewisham Park, we support 19 men in a homely, open and community facing environment. Our focus is on pre-discharge planning for individuals who may have been in hospital for an extended period of time or are preparing for community life but need further support to move to more independent living. We are able to support individuals who have a range of mental health difficulties.
At Cygnet Lodge Lewisham we work on re-enabling individuals who may be either on a civil or a forensic section of the mental health act, to prepare them for independent living and community life. We support individuals with a range of diagnoses and comorbidities like physical health problems, personality disorders, substance misuse and mild learning disabilities.
“Since my son has been in your care he has had good days and bad days but your staff stood by him no matter what. You should be very proud of your staff for the care and support given to my son as well as myself and my partner. It’s very hard to find staff that are this dedicated to their job! We cannot thank them enough for the care given. From the bottom of my heart thank you.”Parent
Meaningful involvement is key and monthly meetings are held for diagnoses and to share their views and for us to communicate important changes to them. Service users can join the meetings as a representative for their peers.
The service is in close proximity to essential amenities which help in rehabilitation, like access to Lewisham high street, sport and leisure centres, libraries, good transport links to central London and other areas. There are excellent opportunities for further education and vocational training, both onsite and with links with the local community colleges.
Our service user profile:
- Men aged 18+
- Detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Primary diagnosis of mental illness with:
- Complex comorbidities
- Substance, drug and alcohol abuse
- Treatment resistant and treatment resistance
- Behaviours that challenge
- Aiming for a return to community or community-based care
- History of sexual abuse or domestic violence
- Typical diagnoses: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder or depression
- May have secondary diagnoses of mild learning disability, or personality disorder
- May have a forensic history and/or be stepping down from secure services
- May have a history of repeated acute admissions
Our facilities:
- En-suite bedrooms
- Therapy kitchen
- Variety of activity rooms
- Dining room
- Living room
- Enclosed garden
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