Who we are
Iceni was created in 1998 based on the founding principle of treating the underlying causes of substance misuse and abuse rather than the symptoms. Initially ground-breaking and innovative, 25 years later it is still our founding principle. We have continued to grow into a team with a remarkable depth and diversity of skills appropriate to the needs of families within Suffolk.
Our team holds empathy and compassion for the people we work with and understand that problematic substance misuse is not a life choice, and that sometimes people can unintentionally cause harm.
We work with both parents and children, using a range of interventions delivered by an experienced and qualified team who have a passion for fairness, social justice and the process of change. We are proud to be inclusive and respectful of everybody, no matter who they are or what their background is.
What we doWe do not believe in ‘a one size fits all’ approach. Under one roof, Iceni offers a diverse range of interventions in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Today Iceni offers both a whole family and individual approach tailored to each family’s circumstances. We aim to help families to manage a range of challenges including substance misuse, domestic abuse and trauma related issues.
Research is clear. Children affected by substance use and/or domestic abuse, often lead troubled lives themselves. They are at higher risk of addiction, poverty, offending, unemployment and issues relating to mental health.
Iceni continues to introduce new ways of managing problematic substance use and strives to help break the cycle of substance misuse and abuse, reducing the impact it has on families and children.
We bring ambition, compassion and innovation to everything we do.
Some of our results
For the adults we work with:People report that Iceni has had a positive impact on their livesThey also report a reduction of substance misuse90% of people when they leave our service tell us their family feels more resilient and stronger than when they first arrived at Iceni
And for the children and families:
Families experience improvement in parenting capacity and a healthier home environment
Improvement in self-esteem, mental and physical health and well-being because of reducing domestic abuse and substance misuse
Increased self-esteem and resilience of children
Children have security, safety and care in their everyday lives