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St. George’s House – Camden, Islington borders, London

St George's House is a specially designed property built in 1985 and converted into a psychiatric rehabilitation project in 1989. The house is situated in the heart of North London with excellent transport links and within easy access of a number of local amenities including 2 day centres in Camden.

St George's offers short to medium term rehabilitation for up to 23 people between the ages of 18 - 65 years who are recovering from severe and enduring mental health problems. Residents at St. George's House are generally aged in their 30's and 40's, some with a dual diagnosis or forensic history.

In the main body of the house there are 18 attractively decorated and fully furnished single rooms, each with a wash handbasin. While living in this part of the house, and under the guidance of the staff team, residents take part in the cooking and cleaning of the house. The next stage in the rehabilitation programme involves residents moving into semi-independent living where they are able to develop their skills whilst maintaining the same level of staff support. The final stage of the house programme is the move to the "cluster flat". By this time residents are expected to be caring for themselves full-time. This is the final preparation for the residents to feel ready to move on to longer term, less dependent accommodation.

All members of the house community are involved in the day to day running of the project. There are several house groups, including the food group which, as one of its aims, seeks to ensure that menus take account of the cultural and religious needs of individuals. The maintenance group identifies any repairs which are needed and ensures that the project complies with health and safety guidelines. According to the needs of the community the Project also runs leisure and creative groups. These groups are run in the evening so that individuals can also pursue interests within the wider community, including sheltered employment and further education courses.

St George's House takes great pride in the fact that it has enabled individuals to move on to live in the community successfully, avoiding the cycle of repeated admission to hospital. Considerable support is given to clients to maintain relationships with their families whilst at the Project, as well as building effective
external support networks. The house is committed to continue its work with individuals to ensure that they are given the opportunity to develop their skills so that they can reach their full potential and realise their life goals.

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