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At ������������ everything they are and everything they do is channelled into helping people affected by drug and alcohol problems to make positive changes in their lives . Grace House is ������������ ’ s female-only residential service providing drug and alcohol free support for women with substance misuse problems and complex needs , including domestic violence , offending behaviour , sexual exploitation , homelessness and eating disorders . Amy ’ s story is typical of the opportunities offerered at Grace House
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‘ It has been life-changing . I have been given the chance to build the future I deserve ’
These are the words of Amy Munford , 27 , after she spent nine months at Grace House , Foundation66 ’ s all-female rehab in Camden , North London .
Amy had been a heavy drinker and had suffered from an eating disorder since her teenage years , which became progressively worse through her time at university and into employment . Getting into an abusive relation ship and surrounding herself with people who aided her addiction made matters worse and it wasn ’ t long before Amy had deteriorated to the point where she was just surviving on drinking all day – her friends had deserted her and her family had no idea what more they could do .
With her health suffering to the point where she was unable to walk , Amy was referred by Westminster Drug and Alcohol Project to Grace House , where an all-female team provides friendly support to women with substance misuse problems and complex needs , including domestic violence , offending behaviour , sexual exploitation , homelessness and eating disorders .
Amy moved into the house , where she was assessed and given a personalised treatment and counselling programme that gradually helped her turn her life around . Looking back on her time there , Amy reflects : ‘ It was a wonderful
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������������ ���������������� community to recover in . I had enough freedom to grow and rebuild as a person and was able to input into my own recovery . Thanks to Grace House , I now have my health back , have been able to re-connect with my family and have built lasting friendships .’
Since leaving Grace House , Amy now has her own flat , at ‘ Amy ’ s Place ’ ( provided through the Amy Winehouse Foundation ), is attending college and continues to have treatment for her eating disorder . She is now looking
positively to the future , with plans to study further , move in to her own property and start a new career .
‘ Amy ’ s story shows how the philosophy behind Grace House really works .’ says Bea Wheeler , Foundation66 ’ s Locality Manager , ‘ A stable home is the basis for a successful and sustained recovery and Grace House provides women , like Amy , with the time , space and support to address their substance misuse and complex needs , to help them take the next step to a brighter future .’
If you would like further details on the Grace House service , either to refer , or self-refer , then please call on 020 7916 5013 or email GraceHouse . Referrals @ foundation66 . org . uk
D12 | drinkanddrugsnews | October 2017 www . drinkandrugsnews . com