Individuals have their own room, in a family house, with an open invitation to make themselves at home. Our houses are open to adults of all ages, though most residents are between 20 and 45. In particular, we are interested in an individual's capacity to work towards acknowledging and taking responsibility for the way they contribute to the difficulties they experience with others. Individuals with a current addiction to drugs or alcohol, or a history of violence, are not usually suitable. There is no fixed length of stay in the communities.
Most people stay for several years.
In practice, it is not usually worth applying for a stay of several months. Costs At present, we have three houses, each with its own ethos and therapeutic team. Individuals eligible for housing benefit can afford all our houses. The Philadelphia Association can sometimes subsidise the cost of a resident's stay if the resident is working or on a student grant. Each house has one meeting a week open to visitors.