Transcript ODAAT One Day At A Time

Increased self-respect and confidence
through peer support for drug misusers
Toby Dodson
Manager – ODAAT Programme
Hope Worldwide (One Day at a Time)
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About Hope Worldwide
• Active since 1992
• 4 UK programmes
• Two Step
- Helping people access PRS
• Moving On
- Mentoring support for Two Step Clients
• ODAAT (One Day at a Time)
- Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction
• Fundraising
- For UK programmes and for affiliated Charities
overseas
• Staffing
- Seven full time + numerous volunteers
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About ODAAT
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Began in Philadelphia, USA in 1983
Grass roots community based programme
‘Transported’ to UK in 1993
Adopted 12 Step Methodology 1998
Offered Free Treatment 1993-2004
Recovery Houses located in Lambeth
Accommodation arranged for move-on
Referrals from wide range of sources
Success: in excess of 50% completion for last 6
years: for those who complete 80%+ still in
recovery
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Who are the Clients?
Males
• 25-45 yrs old
• Homeless
• Previous convictions
• Tried and failed at previous attempts to
get/stay clean
• Low mental health needs
• MOTIVATED TO CHANGE
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How does ODAAT generate positive
Peer Support and Relationships?
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Genesis of Programme, Size, Flow
Careful admissions policy
Focus on unity, mutual support, recovery family
House Meals
Connection with Family of AA/NA/CA
Involvement of ex-residents and volunteers
Use of groups to support, challenge
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How does ODAAT generate increased
confidence and self-respect?
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Slowly!
Increased freedom leading to increased responsibility
Trust - Money
Roles – Key, Senior Resident, Volunteer
Voluntary work, Service, Commitments at AA
Meetings
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How does ODAAT generate a sense
of purpose and belonging?
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Being part of the solution
Positive use of negative past
ODAAT Family – Family Day, events, outings, sports
AA/NA/CA Family
Service, Volunteering
Phil H story
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How does ODAAT involve
relatives and friends?
• Emphasis from pre-admission on the need for
support
• Deliberate contact and communication where
possible
• Focus in recovery programme on Amends, repair
• Support networks
• Family Day, Events
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Impact on Service Users
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Slowly does it!
No longer involved in criminal activity
No longer using/abusing drugs and alcohol
Improvement in general health
Graduates going on to study, work or volunteer
NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care
Graduates finding work in the recovery ‘field’
Helping others at ODAAT, through AA/NA/CA
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How can other organisations use
peer support?
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Believe
Real trust, not token
Break out of risk averse culture
Vary according to client/organisation
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