Our Support Network and Community
There are a range of services on offer as part of the placement at Keystones, particularly for those that struggle to access the community independantly. These include ;
Psychotherapy
Our own Psychotherapist has one to one sessions available for Service Users living at Keystones houses and flats.
Art Therapy
For the creative minded we have an Art Room stocked with creative materials. Art Therapy Groups and 1:1's are faciliated by our Art Psychotherapist.
Photo Therapy
Offered one-to-one from a staff member specially trained in photography and psychotherapy.
mindfulness Group
This group is run weekly and incorporates various mindfulness methods.
Trips & Holidays
Social and educational trips throughout Bristol and the UK are run by staff, for those who wish to explore and get out more. We have run a number of successful holidays in the U.K and abroad.
Pool Group
This is run weekly in a local pub with staff support. Regular tournaments are also held.
Working Together
Keystones are a multidisciplinary team which meets daily to ensure clear communication, and a collaborative joined up approach. We also value working with NHS Teams, Social Workers and other Mental Health Professionals.
Walking Group
Various group walks in and around Bristol each Friday.
Drama Group
This fun and sociable group runs weekly with creative guidance and tuition from a staff member with qualifications in drama therapy.
Expressive Writing and Art Therapy
Offered in 1:1 sessions or in groups by our in house psychotherapist.
Care Plan
Staff will specifically focus on the goals and areas agreed in the care plan. Service users will receive regular one to one care/support working on their personal goals identified in the care plan and ongoing internal reviews.
House Meetings
All residents and the staff representative attend weekly house meetings where issues, concerns and ideas regarding the house can be raised.
Education
Help finding suitable courses or training is on offer. We are close to City of Bristol College and there are great transport links to other Venues.
Work
For those who are ready to engage in some form of work, support is provided in finding suitable opportunities and applying for roles.
Key Worker Sessions
All service users will be given a keyworker who they feel comfortable working with. This staff member will offer consistent keyworker sessions during the week.
Therapeutic Sessions
Staff will invite service users to become involved in a number of therapeutic activities and offer emotional support where needed.
Benefits
Full support and assistance in maintaining the maximum benefit entitlement is available. Staff can assist and monitor all benefit claims.
Budgeting
Support and assistance is offered with budgeting for those who require help in this area. Budgeting forms, saving schemes, shopping trips etc are offered for those who wish to develop their budgeting skills.
Domestic areas and Hygiene
Residents are expected to perform simple domestic tasks as part of shared living, and are supported by staff with this.
Service User Involvement
Service user views, opinions and ideas are valuable and crucial for continuously improving the service we offer. There are many opportunities to communicate thoughts and feelings regarding the service.
Medication
We run a weekly dossette box system which works very well and allows staff to monitor and prompt with medication where required. For those who need more assistance, staff can observe service users taking their medication daily.
Daily Monitoring of Mental Health
We build a trusting rapport with Service Users and get to know everyone. This helps staff to understand Service Users care and support needs, symptoms and early warning signs, and signpost for extra support when needed.
