The Birches is a specialist service developed to support the mental health support needs of individuals aged 18 years and over. The service is designed to assist in the gradual integration and rehabilitation back into the community. The Birches focuses on providing innovative therapeutic treatment and support to each person on an individual basis. People living at The Birches are given both the support and encouragement to live as independently as possible and set attainable targets. All individuals have the opportunity to join in weekly house meetings and be offered individual support sessions to discuss areas of development that they would like to focus on.