In summary, the Open Dialogue model is a compassionate and collaborative approach to mental health care that prioritizes relationships, communication, and community involvement. Waterlily believes this approach will reduce readmissions to hospital, improve quality of life and outcomes, in line with current evidence and research this should include reduced medication.

They will use a therapeutic community model with democracy, reality confrontation, and communality at its core. Waterlily anticipates OD will reduce hospital admissions, medication use, and improve quality of life. Reduction in  psychiatric symptoms,  reduced relapse, and improvements in relationships, housing  and opportunities for work.

The Open Dialogue model will work as the active intervention, underpinned by a day-to-day ethos of Therapeutic community. We believe the community itself becomes a primary therapeutic tool. Guests participate in group discussions, engage in daily activities, and can take on roles that contribute to the community’s well-being. This fosters a sense of belonging, accountability, and empowerment, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their own recovery. The approach is rooted in the belief that personal growth occurs most effectively within a supportive, structured, and collaborative environment