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

18 April 2018: What is the impact of addiction on children?
16 April 2018: Fundraisers target bumper weekend

Some 21 runners and over 400 bikers will be participating in fundraising events this weekend in a bumper weekend of charitable activity for Action on Addiction.
29 March: Action on Addiction joins AmazonSmile

Action on Addiction has joined AmazonSmile, meaning supporters can now raise money for the charity simply by shopping at Amazon.
28 March 2018: On track in Africa for Action on Addiction

We'll all be rooting for John Lloyd, Action on Addiction's Chair of Trustees, this Easter weekend as he competes in The Rift Valley Classic 1000 Rally in East Africa.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Essex drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres and clinics

Essex Rehabilitation Centres and Support - We are funded by Essex County Council and offer abstinence-based therapeutic support to people who live anywhere in the county. Action on Addiction provides residential and day treatment for addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling and other behaviours. To learn more, click on this page.
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.
Study with us

We offer world-leading vocational training for counsellors, substance misuse workers and other professionals seeking to develop skills and knowledge in the field of addiction. 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, our degree programme is likely to be the perfect solution for you.

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