Places to stay

We list the following places to stay either because they specifically state that they support those going through or recovering from spiritual crisis, or because they are known personally to members of the Spiritual Crisis Network. Each organization listed below has been consulted about the level of support offered and has agreed for the details to be listed. Despite the individual spiritual affiliation of each centre, all are open to any faith.

It is important that you do your own research, speak to staff and get a sense of where feels right for you. This information is provided in good faith, but does not constitute a recommendation as to suitability — you must make your own assessment of its appropriateness, and seek medical advice as necessary.

Thanks to everyone who has sent us information on places to stay in the past— even if we have not listed them here, it is useful to know what is out there. We still need your help to add to this list. If you know of anywhere potentially suitable, please could you fill in our questionnaire.

Places to Stay offering 24 hr support for those in crisis

Place to Stay:	Maytree — a sanctuary for the suicidal	The Park Attwood Clinic	The Retreat	Cherry Orchards Community
Referral:	self-referral or family	self or GP	GP/health professional	social worker
Who they take:	those who are actively suicidal	those suffering physically or mentally who have an interest in the anthroposophical approach	those experiencing 'periods of mental ill health'	those suffering mentally who feel they can benefit from what is offered
How long you can stay:	maximum of 4 nights	average 1-3 weeks	long term	up to two years
Type of support offered:	24 hr listening and support	24 hr, anthroposophical therapies	both inpatient and outpatient / a range of psychotherapies, individual or group / medical therapies / psychosocial education	24 hr
Accommodation/ food offered:	single room, three meals a day	single or double rooms, 3 meals a day	single rooms, three meals a day	single room/3 meals a day
Cost:	Free	approx. £2,000 a week	approx. £400 a day contact The Retreat for details of possible funding	negotiated with placing authority, social services or health trust
Address:	North London	Trimpley, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1RE	Heslington Road, York YO10 5BN	Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
Tel:	020 7263 7070	01299 861444	01904 412551 ext.2304	0117 950 3183
Email:	maytree <at> maytree.org.uk	info <at> parkattwood.org	info <at> theretreatyork.org.uk
Spiritual affiliation:	none	anthroposophical/ Rudolf Steiner approach	'respect for the spiritual needs of the individual' (Quaker founded)	anthroposophical/Rudolf Steiner approach; this is a therapeutic community aiding individual transition from crisis to development
Website:	www.maytree.org.uk	www.parkattwood.org	www.retreat-hospital.org	www.cherryorchards.co.uk

 

Places to Stay offering some support post-crisis

Place to Stay:	Centrespace	Lothlorien Therapeutic Community	Sacred Space Foundation
Referral:	self-referral, family, GP, clergy, mental health team	self or social worker	self-referral
Who they take:	those in need of quiet time and space	'people with mental health problems'	those wanting to retreat with support and guidance
How long you can stay:	short term or long term	up to 2 years	Negotiable
Type of support offered:	listening/counselling available	individual and group	personal and spiritual counselling
Accommodation/ food offered:	either self-catering or meals provided	staff on call evenings and weekends; 3 vegetarian meals a day	mainly self-catering
Cost:	dependent on number of meals, eg £35-40 per night full board,	£405 per week	there are no fixed charges, donations invited
Address:	Canterbury, Kent	Corsock, CastleDouglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG7 3DR, Scotland	Penrith, Cumbria
Tel:	01227 462038	01644 440 602	017684 86868
Email:	podger <at> centrespace.freeserve.co.uk	lothlorien1 <at> btopenworld.com	jeannie <at> sacredspace.org.uk
Spiritual affiliation:	Christian and Interfaith	Buddhist	inter-faith
Website:		www.lothlorien.tc	www.sacredspace.org.uk