Advice, day centre
and hostel services
If you want to stay in this project you cannot apply directly yourself. Look in How to get in below for more information.
2 CARE - St George's House
Referral address
263 Camden Road
London
N7 0HS
Phone
020 7607 7989
Fax
020 7619 0465
stg@2care-rsl.org.uk
Website
Who the project is for ^ back to top
Target group
People with mental health problems who have medium to high support needs. May be able to accept those who have both mental health and substance misuse problems.
Will not accept
Those who do not wish to participate in the keywork and rehabilitation programmes of the project. People who are current drug users.
| Minimum | 18 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 65 |
| Average | 30s |
How to get in ^ back to top
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from Health Authorities and Social Services, or from other sources if funding is available and agreed by referrer.
Referral procedure
Agency referrals only. Phone (8am-11pm daily). Application form. Require social and psychiatric reports. Informal visit followed by assessment interview at the project. Must have Health or Social Services funding. Trial period (normally 3 months but can vary).
Waiting list
Operate waiting list.
Vacancies
Monthly.
| Minimum | 3 months |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 3 years |
| Average | 2 years |
Staffing and support ^ back to top
Support services
14 support staff, sleep-in cover. Keywork system with weekly meetings. Care plans with agreed outcomes reviewed every 3 months, outside agencies attend care planning meetings. Project run as a therapeutic community. Residents have individual rehabilitation programmes which include group work, practical support and skills development. Computer training facilities.
Health services
Access to health and medical professionals as required.
Access to move-on
Project has cluster flats which residents can live in to further develop their independent living skills prior to move-on. Move-on options are explored in conjunction with resident's care manager and/or social worker.
Accommodation ^ back to top
Total spaces
23
Rooms
Single: 23
Registered Care Home.
Charges vary and are negotiated with resident's care team.
| Furnishings | Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins. |
|---|---|
| Other facilities | Computer room, games room, quiet room, garden. |
| Food | Full board. Residents cook and eat communally. Self catering facilities also provided. |
| Disabled facilities | None. |
Rules and policies ^ back to top
House rules and tenure
No alcohol allowed on premises. Designated smoking room. Must attend house meetings and partake in household tasks. Licence agreement.
Resident access
Own key, no access restrictions unless specified in an individual contract.
Visitors
Yes, until 11pm. Overnight guests with staff permission only.
User participation
Weekly residents' meetings attended by project staff. Annual feedback survey.
Further information ^ back to top
2 Care's St George's House is a 23 bedspace psychiatric rehabilitation project for people with mental health needs. The project is run as a therapeutic community and residents are expected to participate in the life of the project by attending weekly community meetings and participating in domestic tasks. There is an on-site psycho-education reference room for residents' use.
Group
2 Care.
Public transport
Camden Town tube - 10 mins walk. Buses: 29, 253 stop outside.