About Glencarn House
Glencarn House accommodation supports 14 people who are recovering from severe mental illness.
The people we support have single bedrooms with an en-suite toilet and shower, access to communal bathrooms, toilets, laundry, kitchens and lounges/dining areas. 24/7 support is offered with 1 staff member sleeping on site.
Referral Criteria
You are eligible if you meet the following:
- Aged between 18 to 65 with primary mental health support needs.
- Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
- Have input from psychiatric services and have a named psychiatrist.
- Be willing and able to take part in the running of the house (cleaning, cooking and decision making).
- Eligible for Housing benefit or prepared to self-fund.
- Require support to stay out of hospital and are motivated to engage in community living.
What’s life like at Glencarn House?
The community spaces provide a therapeutic living environment that promotes independence, accountability and responsibility. Staff are on-site from 8am to midnight, with an overnight sleep in by 1 staff member. Key principles include:
Community Living
Residents & staff collaborate in a community atmosphere, participating in regular group activities, meetings, & open discussions.
Support Plans
Each resident is assigned a keyworker to create a personalised support plan within 5 days of arrival, reviewed quarterly & updated as needed.
House Responsibilities
Residents are encouraged to participate in the day-to-day running of the house, including cleaning, cooking, & decision-making.
Weekly Activities
Structured around the needs of the community, including group meetings, community food preparation, social events, & therapeutic groups.
Review Process
The program is reviewed annually through resident feedback & formal meetings.
Administration
Staff assist with medication management & work with residents toward self-administration as appropriate.
The staff team in Glencarn are very strong; communicate well with us and have a culture of positive risk taking. They are good at deescalating incidents and any referrals to safeguarding are managed well.
