Studio House is a supportive living, peer-based, abstinence-based project, supporting individuals, from all over the UK, recovering from drug and alcohol dependence and who may also be living with mental health issues (dual diagnosis).

This project presents opportunities for people and communities to thrive by helping individuals create healthier choices in maintaining an abstinent lifestyle, improving their quality of life.
We are pioneering a peer working environment from residents to volunteers, from students to staff, to develop personally and professionally, where relationships and wellbeing really matters.

Leads: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – Facilitator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Director of Studio House, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Professor at the Institute of Mental Health

Clinical lead: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, IMH, University of Nottingham and at School of Nursing.  Telephone 01623 465600

Dates: October-December 2019 and January-March 2020

Aims:

• To create a choir for anyone connected with Studio House who wants to join us. We recognise the therapeutic and social benefits of singing together and would like support in creating and leading such a choir;
• To find a charismatic choir leader who is willing to host and lead us in weekly or fortnightly sessions;
• To sing a range of music, chosen in consultation with choir members and to learn how to sing well as a group, with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment rather than musical proficiency;
• To focus on enjoying singing and playing together, drawing out the talents of members and encouraging participation from everyone;
• To perform for our friends, families and the public raising funds for Studio House through our singing.
• To engage the support of specialists in IMH in sponsoring, supporting and joining the choir.