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.
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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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