What we offer

Women leaving prison in London are often sent to hostels, as 60% lose their housing whilst in custody (Prison Reform Trust 2018). Hostels expose them to risky situations, especially those affected by substance misuse. We address this need by providing a safe and suitable home, which, according to Prison Reform Trust is ‘crucial to breaking the cycle of offending and the harm it causes to communities, to the women and their families’. Find out more about our accommodation.

We take a holistic approach and treat our beneficiaries as individuals. The 1:1 specialist support they receive is informed by assessment of their own needs and hopes, and aims to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to recover, to build healthy relationships and live productive and independent lives.

Structured and personalised support
Support for financial, legal and social welfare issues
Training and Employment
Peer support and service user forum
Aftercare programmes

Structured and personalised support

  • Comprehensive assessment of individual needs
  • Initial Health Awareness and Harm minimisation key work sessions
  • Collaborative tailored care and action plans
  • One to one sessions, minimum of two per week depending on individual need
  • Community day program

Groups we run include trauma safety planning, mental health awareness groups ran by a clinical nurse specialist in mental health, sex work recovery and domestic violence recovery. Our group work incorporates but is not limited to:

  • Motivation for change
  • Relapse prevention incorporating problem solving and decision-making
  • Building confidence and self esteem
  • Anger management and assertiveness training
  • Managing mental health
  • Overcoming shame and guilt
  • Complimentary and alternative group work

Treasures also refers to 12 step and cognitive behavioural therapy structured group programmes in the community.

Additional complimentary and alternative group work includes:

  • Relaxation techniques
  • Meditation
  • Holistic therapy

Support for financial, legal and social welfare issues arising from drug use:

  • Finance and benefit claims
  • Budgeting and managing debt issues
  • Support with reintegration with families
  • Accompanied visits to healthcare facilities, social services, probation, benefit agencies etc.
  • Support with future housing options.

Training and Employment

We explore all opportunities available to develop employment skills with the aim that each individual will be involved in or ready for part/full term education or employment. We will do this by researching education and professional training courses, search suitable volunteer placements, assist in applications and interview techniques.

Peer support and service user forum

We operate a peer support group each morning and service user involvement forum once a month.

Aftercare Programmes

We run an aftercare programme suitable to individual needs