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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA NEED TO BE MET:
- Charis invites applications from men between 21 and 65 (exceptions may be made to this age group) who genuinely seek abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism and / or drug addiction. They would need to be homeless or in danger of becoming homeless (in the broadest sense of the term), or receiving state benefits.
- The applicant would need to be honest, open and willing to undertake a 12 step programme and to look at the emotional issues underlying his alcoholism /
drug addiction.
- Charis would not be suitable for anyone who is not willing to look into and talk about his childhood.
- The applicant must have (and keep) recovery as their top priority. He must be committed to change.
- Charis would not be suitable for anyone who is completely closed to the basic spiritual dimension of himself.
- Charis will not accept referrals from applicants on remand or due to be released from prison. Applications may be made after release from prison.
- Charis would not be suitable for anyone who was unable or unwilling to participate in group work or to carry out the individual step-work.
- Charis cannot accept anyone with a mental
health problem.
- Charis cannot accept anyone with an eating disorder.
- Charis is not able to accept those who have committed sexual offences or who have a history of violent offending
or arson.
- The applicant must break with any criminal activity and the lifestyle that goes with it.
- The applicant must be willing and able to come off all mood altering substances including anti-depressants, tranquillisers, sleeping tablets etc. prior to admission.
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