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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.6M
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Spending
£1.5M
Public benefits
On completion of the rehabilitation programme the resident becomes a self-assured individual with a restored belief in themselves that had been taken away from them by their addiction. Though an addiction is a life long battle the support and counselling provided by Cuan Mhuire gives them the tools to control their addiction. With this knowledge a
confidence re-emerges. This is a key benefit as from this flows the belief that they can put their lives back on track. It is the starting point from where they can begin their healing process with family, friends and ultimately society. This road leads to families reunited and friendships restored. Whilst at the organisation the opportunity is provided to undertake courses that can assist in them reintegrating within the community. This gives the individual independence and a meaning to his rehabilitation. Cuan Mhuire brings back an individual from despair and an unknown future to someone with a purpose and a reason to exist within society. The nature of addiction is a difficult one to quantify. At Cuan Mhuire each beneficial programme is measured on a daily basis in that for each day that passes without an individual succumbing to their addiction the rehabilitation process is viewed as a success. Addiction is an ongoing battle and the success of Cuan Mhuire can be seen in the support it receives not only from the public but from government agencies such as Supporting People and the Health & Social Care Trust. Similarly the benefits derived by the public from the education programme is unknown in that the discussion on addiction is to pre-empt an individual's action whether it be current or at sometime in the future or to encourage someone to face their addictive problem and come forward to seek help. However this public awareness programme to addiction is delivered by former residents of Cuan Mhuire who believe in its effectiveness and benefit to the community. The rehabilitation programme undertaken by the organisation is one which endorses the "person-centred" approach. Through one to one mentoring, within a residential setting, Cuan Mhuire seeks to encourage the inner strength of the individual and to identify their personal values and aspirations as a basis to overcome their addiction issues. The approach of the mentors is non-judgemental but to channel the individual's values and aspirations into a positive goal to aid rehabilitation. The programme is passive oriented and emphasis is on the well-being of the individual. The essence of Cuan Mhuire is conveyed to the individual as "a place where I can change myself, not anybody else." This is underpinned through Cuan Mhuire providing a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. From this the organisation does not envisage harm as being an outcome arising from its supportive role to the individual. As the only organisation of this nature in Northern Ireland any member of society, irrespective of age, sex or religion, who recognise that they have an addiction to alcohol, substance abuse and gambling can seek help and assistance to restore their self belief and recovery. There is no private benefit flowing from the organisation.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Cuan Mhuire (NI) Limited is a voluntary organisation providing a comprehensive abstinence based residential programme to those who have become marginalised from family and society through their dependency on alcohol, substance abuse or from their compulsory gambling addiction. During the recovery programme the individual has access to: - structured
counselling on a one to one basis with a mentor - interactive group therapy sessions - develop their occupational life skills and learn to reintegrate and heal rifts in their life caused by their addiction with members of their family or the community - provision of post rehabilitation support for a minimum of two years for those in recovery and their families Cuan Mhuire also views itself as having a proactive and preventative role to play in today's society through the education of both youth and adult members within the community through focusing on the dangers of alcohol, drugs and gambling. This work is carried out by both the organisation's own mentors through providing advice and guidance and by former residents relaying past experiences of their journey through their time of addiction and the impact of their addictive behaviour on family, friends and the community. Cuan Mhuire regards itself as an "open door", not only to those seeking help to overcome their addiction but to those who have become or in danger of becoming homeless due to their addiction. In such instances Cuan Mhuire provides accommodation whilst arranging a meeting with an officer of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in order to obtain housing for the individual. However in instances where a structured environment would be of benefit to the individual Cuan Mhuire works with the likes of Rosemount House, Belfast to obtain accommodation for them. This care safeguards vulnerable people from being homeless and from a potential life on the streets where they would face the daily ongoing dangers of street life.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Men
- Women
How the charity works
- Counselling/support
