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When there are Problems

Family life - as every parent knows - is rarely ever 'plain sailing'. Sooner or later problems arise. Most families are able to resolve these difficulties within the family unit, but for some the problems are so deeply rooted - that outside help is called for.Image: Child crying

What Level of Support?

Most families experiencing serious difficulties find it helpful to have someone to talk to. Some need a 'breathing space', away from the usual pressures - a place where they can begin to address their difficulties. Others, facing problems of a more serious nature, may need counselling and a higher level of support.
Whatever the circumstances we aim to provide help and support in a caring, non-judgmental atmosphere.

How can we Help?

At Charis House, in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton, we provide supported accommodation inImage: Charis House (room inset) comfortable, furnished rooms.

Families who stay with us are offered an appropriate level of support and trained counsellors are on hand to support parents in a number of key areas (see below)

- Relationships & Marriage - Personal Problems
- Parenting - Finances/Budgeting
- Pregnancy Advice - Self Esteem
- Post-natal Depression - Drug/Alcohol dependency

Parenting CourseWe can also help with Housing, Home Management, Cooking, Nutrition, Health, Hygiene, Personal Growth, Further Education, Work Training and Job Seeking.

Families are referred by statutory and voluntary agencies - including Social Services and the Probation Service. We work in partnership with these agencies to achieve common goals.

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Our Home Too

Although Charis House is a large building, visitors are often heard to remark on its "homely atmosphere". Perhaps this is because many of those who work here also live here, with their own families.

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Resident's Kitchen and Dining Room

Clients can cook their own meals in a large, modern kitchen, or they can purchase subsidised meals prepared by our cook, Veronica. We aim to provide a balanced diet that is both appetizing and nutritionally sound. The emphasis is on low fat, low sugar foods with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

When possible, food is baked or grilled rather than fried. We cater for Vegetarian and special diets and are happy to blend foods for babies. Domestic tasks, such as cleaning and washing-up, are shared on a rota basis.

There are two lounges where residents can relax, read or watch television and a well-equipped Nursery and Pre-School Centre.

There are book and video libraries, televisions, radios, video recorder/players and DVD players. One day, when funds permit, we hope to open a gym in the basement.

Our Christian Faith

We make no secret of the fact that we are a Christian organisation, staffed by committed Christians, but our doors are open to all families - regardless of belief. If we are asked questions about our faith we do our best to answer, of course, but we never pressure residents into "seeing things our way".

Image: Alpha logoFor those who do want to find out more about the Christian way of life, there are weekly Fellowship Meetings, Alpha Courses and Discipleship groups.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that every human being is made in the image of, and for the glory of God. Therefore each individual has intrinsic worth and must be valued and respected. Everyone deserves encouragement and should be given equal opportunity to reach the potential God has placed within them.

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