Inishfree has established a small community project in Gloucestershire that provides supported living for individuals addressing their addiction problems after they have completed a detoxification programme elsewhere. An individual can sign up to the Inishfree housing programme for as long as 2 years, receiving different levels of support and training to prevent relapse and returning to the cycle of addiction.
Inishfree is a unique service in this country because it provides opportunities to develop skills and expertise in vocational trades after completing a significant amount of time to stabilise. It individualises the programme to meet specific needs and supports an individual to fulfil their potential whilst in the safety of a drug and alcohol free environment ensured by 24 hour staffing cover.
The client group are referred to as Trainees and are attracted to the Inishfree programme because it provides an innovative approach to address emotional problems while building up confidence and self esteem. This provides the emotional stability and foundation to go on to develop their aspirations for the future. In the main the programme is focused around cooking and catering, using the kitchen garden as a means of education into diet, health and ultimately a sense of wellbeing that was missing in their lives before.

Philosophy

Our approach is a holistic one based on a 12-month residential community programme founded on the principles and indications brought through Anthroposophy and the work of Rudolf Steiner.
We are not part of Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous, or the 12 Step approach, although we acknowledge the value of these approaches.

Inishfree offers something profoundly different to all other rehabilitation centres. Its uniqueness is to bring about a sense of social responsibility and economic change, in an environment where there is prejudice and discrimination for those labelled 'addict' for life, and regeneration, diversification and support for the farming industry that has lost heart.