Our approach
We provide support to adults with severe and enduring mental health illness in a safe and positive environment. Staff work with the individuals who have their own tenancy, to revisit old skills and develop new ones to live as independently as possible.
As a psychologically informed organisation, we focus on trauma informed approaches to aid our support offer, recognising the unique and sometimes traumatic challenges individuals face
Each individual coproduces their own support plans, goals and ambitions and work with the staff to identify the best pathway for success.
We use a trauma informed approach to overcome barriers, fears and stigma and promote positive professional relationships. Our support includes tenancy management, life skills, medication management, budgeting and promoting a better understanding of poor mental health through socialising and engaging with the community. Differing levels of support are available, from shared supported living projects to outreach support in the community.
We work with other professionals to develop a holistic care package to meet each individual's needs.
Our Mental Health trained staff support with:
- Self-harm and self-injury
- Suicidal ideation
- Dual diagnosis
- Psychosis
- Emotionally unstable personality disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism and mental health
To support our staff; they all receive reflective practice and clinical supervision to allow them to work safely with individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage and mental ill-health.
Testimonials
"With the support and encouragement from staff, I am doing things I never would have had the chance to do, like learning to fly a plane!"
“I'm ever so grateful for the support Hightown gave me and I’m glad they encouraged me to live independently, as I love it here now.”
