Who we help
People come to Abbington House at different points in their lives. Some have been drinking or using for years and feel worn down by it. Others are holding careers and responsibilities together, but privately know things aren’t sustainable. Some have tried to stop more than once and found themselves back where they started.
We support people who recognise themselves in experiences such as:
- Drinking that has gradually become harder to control, including binge patterns that feel manageable, until they’re not
- Growing reliance on illicit or prescription drugs that are causing health issues, shame and isolation
- Living with mental health conditions alongside substance use
- Neurodivergent adults using substances as a means of self-medicating
- High-functioning careers hiding private struggles
We support people across Hertfordshire, London and surrounding counties, with many travelling from across the UK to access private residential rehab.
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.
A small residential setting in Hertfordshire
The centre sits in a quiet part of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It is intentionally small and home-like, so people are known from the beginning of their stay and throughout their time with us.
Rooms are private and en-suite, with gardens and shared spaces where people can begin to settle. Fresh meals are prepared daily by our chef, Marion.
The people here
The people here include therapists, medical staff and support workers who understand addiction both personally and professionally.
Residential Rehab at Abbington House
At Abbington House, drug and alcohol treatment is delivered through a residential stay. People live at the centre while detox, therapy, family support and aftercare planning happen together in one place, with support around them day and night.
Most people stay for at least 28 days. Residential treatment gives time and structure to work on what has been driving the drinking or drug use, not only stopping it.
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.
Accessing Private Rehab
Most people start with a phone call. We listen to what has been happening and talk through whether residential treatment feels appropriate for you or someone close to you.
Private rehab gives people a direct route into treatment without waiting for a referral. At Abbington House, that means checking availability, discussing costs clearly, carrying out an assessment and arranging admission quickly where clinically appropriate.