One thing we hear often is that people felt safer here sooner than they thought they would.
Built by people who understand recovery
Addiction is rarely just about alcohol or drugs. It’s often tied to what someone has been carrying for a long time: grief, pressure, fear, shame, trauma, exhaustion, or the habit of coping alone.
Often, it’s loved ones who carry that weight too. Worrying, trying to help, and not knowing what to do.
At Abbington House, residential treatment gives us time to understand the whole story, not just the substance. The work is shaped around the person, their family, and what has been happening around the drinking or drug use.
If you’ve reached a point where something needs to change, we can talk through what has been happening and what the next steps may look like.
Talk to us.
The setting
Abbington House is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, within reach of London and surrounding counties. Some people come from nearby. Others travel further to create distance from familiar places, pressure and routines.
There is no right distance from home. What matters is whether the setting feels right for the person coming into treatment.
Our centre is intentionally small and home-like, so people are known from the beginning of their stay and throughout their time with us.
Fresh meals are prepared daily by our chef, Marion. Rooms are private and en-suite, with gardens and shared spaces where people can begin to settle.
How treatment works here
Treatment at Abbington House means staying with us for a period of weeks while the drinking or drug use is interrupted and the reasons behind it are worked through.
Most people stay for a minimum of 28 days, with support structured around the person day and night.
Residential treatment can include detox where needed, individual and group therapy, family support, aftercare planning, regular meals, rest, reflection, and time to become physically and emotionally steady.
Support Beyond the Stay
Leaving residential treatment is not the end of the work.
Abbington House includes one year of aftercare and 16-weeks of family support following completion, along with lifetime access to the Abbington Community and events.
Ongoing connection matters because recovery continues in ordinary life: at home, at work, and in relationships.
Admissions
Most people start with a phone call. We listen to what has been happening and talk through whether private residential rehab feels appropriate for you or someone close to you.
Private rehab gives people a direct route into treatment in the UK, without waiting for a referral. At Abbington House, that means checking availability, discussing costs clearly, carrying out an assessment and arranging admission within 24–48 hours where needed.
The people here
The team here is made up of clinical, medical, and support staff who understand addiction both personally and professionally.