Mental health
Without effective support and treatment, mental health needs can have a serious impact on the individual and those around them. Our teams understand that most people who experience mental health problems can learn to manage them in time, especially if they get the right help and support early on for them.
We promote a culture where an individual’s mental health needs and well-being are at the centre of all decisions made. Our team’s caring and responsive approach creates a stable environment for individuals to recover and live.
With the right support we believe anyone can develop meaningful relationships, take part in their local community, seek and find employment if they wish and live a life they have chosen - like anyone else.
Risk
Our expert care and support providers work closely with every person to assess their needs and identify potential risks, allowing us to create detailed and effective care and support plans, managing any identified risks in a positive way.
Following the Recovery Model, we encourage the people we support to be proactive in their own care and support plans, monitor their own progress and work towards positive outcomes.
Needs
We provide care and support to people who may be living with long term mental health conditions. This includes Schizophrenia, EUPD, Bi-polar Disorder and severe affective disorders. Some people may have drug, substance and alcohol related issues. We also support people who may have a dual diagnosis, both a learning disability and mental health needs. Due to a person’s diagnosis they may present with self-injurious behaviours and behaviours which may be deemed as challenging possibly physically and/or verbally – our staff are experienced working with and supporting these people.
Homes
There’s plenty of flexibility with our homes, too. Our supported housing is quality, modern, and purpose-built to ensure people can live with independence, in their own homes.
See more information about our supported living services.
Upskilling and recovery
We believe that supported living should only be a step on the path to true independence. As an organisation we are ambitious for our people and will always aim to ultimately enable individuals to live truly independent lives.
Our highly trained and experienced team will work with people to upskill them over time and ultimately transition into the community where possible. In this way we truly help people live the life they choose.
“Since being evicted, SM has been with Allerton for two years. He’s now passed his CSCS exam and is working in construction. He is independent, manages his work and social life and is even saving up to get his own flat.”
— Support manager
“Thanks to all staff for their continued hard work and support to MA over what has been a very trying year during these unprecedented times.”
— Family member
Success stories
AS
AS moved into Allerton as he lost his tenancy in his previous placement. He had 10 safeguarding issues, didn’t take his medication and had lost a considerable amount of weight due to drug use.
In the two years he has been with Allerton, he has:
Achieved 100% compliance with his medication
Gained weight,
Has had no safeguarding issues raised
Received support with his dyslexia, that previously went undiagnosed.
PDI
PDI lived in a residential home for over 20 years and had a very institutionalised way of life.
With Allerton in the last two years, he has been supported to live a more independent life. He has a bus pass that he uses to go out daily into the community without support. He cooks, cleans and does his own laundry.
He has taken a holiday and is never home- instead he is out and about exploring the town and engaging in activities.
PM
PM was previously unhoused for his entire life and was very keen to move into supported living.
Allerton assured him that he would be able to direct his care and have a say in how involved he wanted the staff to be while keeping him safe.
In the last two years, he has not absconded from his placement, he has put on weight that brought his BMI to normal, he engages with staff, and participates in activities.
He has accepted medication for his mental health condition as staff have supported him to understand the importance of medication.
