Youth Programme

At The Sanctuary we have found there is a strong need for intensive programmes specifically designed for young people who are in need of effective and timely assistance. Specific programmes for young people must take into account their individual emotional, educational and development needs, balancing the freedom they require with the boundaries needed to establish safety and routine.

We have reduced rate accommodation available for young clients where it is not appropriate for them to be housed in opulent surroundings. This results in an overall reduction in the cost of their programme whilst at the same time providing them with a comfortable and nurturing environment in which to recover. In addition to the features of our intensive treatment programme, our programmes for young people also include:

Computer/IT tutoring;
Cooking classes;
Art and photography classes;
Foreign language classes;
Educational classes addressing specific educational or development needs;
Life coaching.

The family members of young people taking part in our programme are invited to participate at the direction of the young person’s treating therapist and at the request of the young person. Family and relationship counselling sessions can also be arranged if appropriate. We also tailor transitional programmes for young clients in need of continued assistance when re-entering the community.

The feedback we have received in relation to our programmes for young people has been extremely positive. We have successfully assisted many young people with very complex issues in getting their lives back on track after a four week intensive programme.