Carlisle House aims to help people find constructive ways of finding solutions to the challenges that lead to, and the difficulties created by, substance misuse. At the centre of this approach is a focus on your strengths and expertise, and your ability to discover solutions. We will work in ways that acknowledge the importance of different perspectives, beliefs, cultures, contexts and life experiences, and will adapt how we work according to your needs, resources and preferences. Our aim is not to, take sides, blame, or provide simple answers. Rather, we aim to help people engage with others in sharing understandings and exploring ways forward that work for them. We not only support change with individuals but also in their relationships with their family and community; so family, friends or those important to you will be supported in the changes everyone may need to adapt to. We not only support change taking place within individuals, but also within their relationships with their family and community. Family and those who are important to you will be supported in the changes everyone may need to adapt to. Our approach is called a ‘Relational Approach’.