In the grip of addiction, reach for safe hands

We are a national charity which offers high quality, effective residential rehab and community based addiction treatment.

Our fully qualified addiction counsellors provide life-changing treatment to individuals and families dealing with:

Alcoholism
Drug addiction
Prescription drug addiction
Gambling addiction
Sex addiction
Food-related disorders.

Our experts provide a range of services including:

Alcohol detox
Drug detox
24 hour medical care
Psychiatric assessment
Interpersonal group therapy
12 Step treatment
Addiction counselling
Relapse prevention training
Life skills workshops

We treat private paying clients, those on private medical insurance schemes, and those in receipt of state funding. We also run a bursary scheme.

Here are some ways you can reach us:

Call us on 01747 832 070
Email us on [email protected]
Fill out our enquiry form
Click on the image below to read our brochure

Latest

15 August 2018: New dates for family and friends programmes announced

The next retreats for families and friends of from people suffering from addiction have been announced.
8 August 2018: Recovery experts: Matt Serlin, Tutor and Families Counsellor

Matt specialises in the areas of family interventions and working with children affected by parental addiction. Matt’s dual role of tutor/counsellor means that his practice informs his teaching and his teaching informs his practice.
23 July 2018: People in Recovery: Claire's story

When Claire began treatment at Action on Addiction’s Self Help Recovery Programme (SHARP) in Liverpool, she had lost contact with her youngest child due to her addiction to alcohol. Read her story of recovery.
17 July 2018: Join the Action on Addiction family at RUN10

Action on Addiction is offering a unique opportunity for supporters and beneficiaries of the charity to come together to achieve a personal goal.

Clouds House

Our clients speak of the power of peer support and the richness of a diverse, committed recovery community. We are committed to safety, effectiveness and quality of service.
Residential treatment: Clouds House

Clouds has been providing high-quality treatment, including detoxification and rehabilitation, for sufferers of addiction since 1983. Our treatment model provides a rich and safe environment in which clients gain valuable insights into issues around their addiction their relationships with themselves, other people and the substances or behaviours of their addiction. We also run a bursary scheme for clients who cannot obtain funding from any other source.
Community-based treatment: Clouds in the Community

We take the best of what we offer at Clouds and make it available to people who require treatment for addictions in their own neighbourhoods. Remarkable outcomes have been achieved at our Self-Help Addiction Recovery Programme (SHARP). Independent evaluation of one of our programmes, commissioned by Essex County Council, showed that less than 25% of clients returned to any treatment service upon completion of the scheme.
Degree courses

Whether you are a college leaver looking to make the transition into higher education, a qualified professional seeking a career change or someone in long-term recovery from addiction, a degree from The Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies is likely to be the perfect solution for you.
Jobs

Our Job Board shows any current vacancies to join our dedicated team at Action on Addictions. We are always trying to find quality people who will really make a difference to our organisation and thousands of lives every year. Please review the job opportunities and contact us for more information.
Family support

Around three million children live with adults who suffer with alcohol and/or drug addiction. We help children talk about their feelings and experiences, in a safe environment.
In the grip of addiction, reach for safe hands

We are a national charity which offers high quality, effective residential rehab and community based addiction treatment. Action on Addiction provides residential and day treatment for addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling and other behaviours. For more information, visit this page.
13 December 2017: Mary Parkinson

We are very sorry to hear of the death of our friend and colleague Mary Parkinson who died on 10 December 2017. Mary was an amazing ambassador for Action on Addiction. She worked tirelessly to raise the charity’s profile and generate funds in support of our life-saving work.
Our patron

Action on Addiction was one of four charities of which The Duchess became Patron in January 2012. The Duchess' patronage continues to be pivotal in helping us develop and promote practical solutions which enable more and more people to live their lives free from addiction, and to challenge the stigma that surrounds it.
Degree courses

Our degree programme provides a magnificent gateway to a rewarding career. We offer both a foundation degree and a BSc honours in addictions counselling, and many of our graduates become accredited practitioners, certified by FDAP. The degree programmes are studied on a full time basis, combining blocks of taught and work-based learning.

Get help for an addiction

If you or someone close to you requires help for an addiction reach out to one of our experts and give yourself or someone you know the chance of stable recovery. We treat all forms of addiction including: alcoholism; drug addiction (prescribed and non-prescribed); gambling; gaming; and sex. We also treat some food related disorders. When you call us you will speak directly to a highly qualified member of our team and not to a third party agent. Read more