Lilac
(Living in Light and Comfort)
Lilac is a safe, secure, and supported accommodation, specifically aimed at those who are in the early stages of recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Based in Coventry, we strive to offer people more than just a roof over their heads, we don’t measure success based on how many residents we have or how long you have been there, success to us is providing a recovery environment where you will be supported in your efforts in securing stable, long term accommodation and/or employment, including help with relevant training needs to enable you the best chance of success with independent living within the community.
The atmosphere within LILAC is welcoming and supportive where all residents are expected to treat each other with respect, kindness and compassion. The environment within LILAC will be conducive with residents who are trying to build up confidence and believe that they can live independently, free from active addiction.
Residents will be expected to participate in group sessions and have regular one to one meetings with staff members throughout their stay. Residents are also expected to attend 12 step fellowship meetings and actively engage within that recovery community. Support will be provided to residents to help them achieve this.
Residents will also be given opportunities for day trips throughout their stay and are expected to actively engage with The Dynamo Project. It is important for residents to get out and about and see what life has to offer them free from drugs and/or alcohol.
Complete abstinence is non-negotiable. It is the foundation on which the on-going recovery process is built on and as such, all residents are expected to maintain abstinence throughout their stay with us.
LILAC residents can expect the following:
You will have your own support/key worker who will facilitate your one-to-one sessions but will also provide support as and when required
Individual recovery plans which will be reviewed every 4 weeks or when you experience a change of circumstance within your recovery
Your own safe, secure room, you will never be asked to share with another resident
Each room is en-suite, all with there own shower facilities
Your right to privacy, however occasional spot checks of your room will be carried out
To be actively encouraged to enjoy mealtimes with each other, building relationships with fellow residents is a huge part of our aim at LILAC
To be always treated with the upmost respect, with no judgment and a promise your voice will be heard
You will have a right to disagree and challenge things you may not feel is working for you and we will work you, not against you to find the best solution for you
Opportunities for days out throughout your stay, any ideas around this will be spoken about with each other, all activities will be recovery focused
You will have service and licence agreements which will detail your responsibilities to us and our obligations towards you throughout your stay in terms of the support and accommodation offered
Your right to confidentiality and to see what written information we have about you, all this in accordance with our confidentiality policy, of which you will be provided a copy off
Support with mutual aid attendance (12 step fellowship meetings), both with transport if required and to attend alongside you if needed in line with our peer support system
LILAC’s communal area’s will be maintained with the use of a regular cleaner
WIFI
There will be log in details for a NETFLIX account available to all residents throughout your stay
What we expect from all residents as staff members:
To be treated with respect and courtesy
Regular mutual aid attendance alongside active participation within that recovery community
To obtain a 12 step home group and service position within 4 weeks of moving in
Complete abstinence throughout your stay
Attendance to every group and one to one session pre-arranged unless for unavoidable circumstance
To maintain your personal room, it is to be always kept tidy and your bed is to be made each morning
Energy drinks are not to be consumed or stored in LILAC and every resident will be actively encouraged not to drink these at any time
All residents will be male and aged between 18-65
The following exclusions apply:
No pets
No Couples
Multiple disabilities
People with dementia
Anyone just looking for a roof over their heads, LILAC offer so much more than just this