Our communities

Our seven specialist mental health communities operate as Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), supportive spaces where recovery pathways are strengths-based and tailored to each resident, prioritising relationships and autonomy.

Communities are staffed by clinical and support professionals who provide day-to-day support and deliver our therapeutic programme. Staff include community psychotherapists, registered social workers, a medical psychotherapist, life in support workers, and therapeutic practitioners.

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Residents typically stay with CHT for two to three years. During this time, we support them through their recovery pathway, developing more responsibilities and autonomy, preparing them to transition to semi-independent flats and, eventually, full independence.

Our communities offer support with daily living skills, a full therapeutic programme, on-site psychotherapy, skills training and support for managing substance use.

Find out more about life in our communities below

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High support

Our CQC-regulated communities with 24/7 waking night support

Highams Lodge, Waltham Forest
Lilias Gillies House, Croydon
Mount Lodge, Eastbourne

Medium support

Our 24/7 sleeping night support Therapeutic Recovery Communities

George Dooley House, Ealing
Richmond House, Richmond
Onkar House, Ealing

Lower support

Semi-independent move-on accommodation

Fairhall Court, Surbiton

Community engagement

Residents are supported to engage in community life through meetings and shared responsibilities such as cleaning and cooking.

They make democratic decisions about the running of the community, and are involved in activities such as meal planning, health and safety and establishing and reviewing community rules.

Psychotherapy and keywork

Every resident is offered regular, one-to-one psychotherapy sessions with our on-site psychotherapist.

Our Therapeutic Practitioners support residents throughout their recovery, helping them develop strategies for community engagement and daily task management that take into account their lived experiences, boundaries, and individual needs.

Medical Psychotherapist

In addition to contact with their primary Psychiatrist, residents are also supported by our Medical Psychotherapist, who reviews recovery plans and can provide consultation on psychiatric medications.

Social work support

Our registered Social Workers can offer support throughout a resident's recovery pathway, including during assessment, recovery planning, and during the move-on stage.

Social activities

Residents are supported to organise and participate in group social activities, such as coffee mornings, community picnics, summer BBQs or theatre outings.

Activities like these help build autonomy, support positive risk-taking, facilitate learning new skills, and build positive relationships within communities.

Life skills training

We support residents in building confidence and developing skills they can carry with them after leaving our communities.

Training is tailored to each resident and can include activities such as cooking, gardening, budgeting, project planning, chairing meetings, presentation skills, decision-making, and creative thinking.

Coproduction & organisational involvement

Residents can play an active role in recruitment panels for new staff, share their experiences during staff inductions, and participate in organisational committees, including our fundraising committee.

We support residents to participate in our Experts by Experience programme, which aims to increase coproduction across our organisation.