Private Drug & Alcohol Rehab Croydon
Private Addiction Help and Treatment for Croydon
Addiction impacts individuals and families across Croydon – from the high streets of the town centre to the residential communities of South Norwood, Purley, Thornton Heath and Addiscombe. Even when it’s hidden, the effects on mental health, relationships and day-to-day functioning can be deeply painful.
Many people in Croydon face long waits for help, or don’t know where to turn. Whether your struggle has built up over years or escalated recently, you deserve care that’s compassionate, professional and responsive.
Abbington House provides private, trauma-informed rehabilitation for people across Croydon. Whether you need medical detox, mental health support, or a full residential programme, we offer expert care in a safe, respectful setting with ongoing support for both clients and families.
You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help you start again, with guidance every step of the way.
What We Treat at Abbington House
At Abbington House, we support people across Croydon with a wide range of addiction and mental health challenges. Every programme is trauma-informed and individually tailored, because no two recovery journeys are the same.
Drug Addiction Treatment
We help clients recover from:
- Cocaine addiction
- Cannabis misuse
- Heroin and opioid dependence
- Ketamine abuse
- Prescription drug addiction (e.g. benzodiazepines, opioid painkillers).
In Croydon, we often see both long-term dependency and more recent, stress-related substance use. Whether you’re facing a hidden struggle or a public crisis, we’ll meet you with empathy and clarity.
Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol misuse affects many people in Croydon, across all age groups and backgrounds. Our alcohol rehab includes:
- Medically managed detox
- Therapy to address emotional drivers
- Relapse prevention tools for long-term change.
Whether it’s daily drinking, binge patterns, or physical withdrawal symptoms, we’ll help you safely break the cycle and rebuild.
Dual Diagnosis Support
Many people experience both addiction and mental health challenges, such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD and trauma
- ADHD
- Stress and emotional dysregulation.
We treat both together – not separately – to support long-lasting recovery that addresses root causes, not just symptoms. Wherever you live in Croydon – from Thornton Heath to Purley – we can create a plan that fits your life and helps you heal.
How Rehab Works at Abbington House
How Rehab Works at Abbington House
Step 1: Personalised Admission
We begin with a confidential assessment to understand your substance use, mental health, history, and goals. Whether you're in Croydon town centre, Thornton Heath, South Norwood, or Purley, we can arrange safe, supported transport to our residential centre.
Step 2: Medical Detox (If Needed)
For substances like alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines, detox is often a crucial first step. Our clinical team offers round-the-clock care, ensuring withdrawal is safe, closely monitored and as comfortable as possible.
Step 3: Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care
After detox - or if detox isn’t required - you’ll begin a structured therapy programme, which may include:
- 1:1 counselling
- Group therapy
- CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused approaches
- Relapse prevention workshops
- Support for dual diagnosis (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD).
Step 4: Holistic Therapies for Whole-Person Healing
We offer therapeutic activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing:
- Guided meditation and mindfulness
- Sound therapy
- Art and creative journaling
- Movement and body work.
Step 5: Peer Support and Community
You’ll be part of a recovery-focused environment where peer connection plays a central role. Sharing your journey with others can reduce shame and build strength.
Step 6: Preparing for Life After Rehab
Before leaving, we create a personalised aftercare plan, including relapse prevention, access to our alumni network, and support for your return to Croydon.
Family Support for Croydon Households
Family Support for Croydon Households
At Abbington House, we believe that when families are supported, recovery becomes stronger and more sustainable.
Weekly Online Family Sessions
Our family support programme includes:
- Weekly virtual sessions, accessible from anywhere in Croydon
- Led by qualified members of our therapy team
- Open to parents, partners, siblings, and adult children
- Focused on communication, boundaries, education and emotional support.
These sessions give families a safe, non-judgemental space to ask questions, share experiences, and rebuild connection.
Support When You Feel Alone
Croydon is a diverse and family-oriented borough. Many of our clients come from households where multiple generations live together – which can create both strength and strain.
We help families grow through recovery, not just survive it – because healing is more powerful when it’s shared.
Leaving Croydon for Addiction Treatment
Leaving your home in Croydon for residential rehab might feel like a big decision, but for many people, distance is exactly what makes recovery possible.
Trying to get well in the same environment where addiction developed can be difficult. From social pressure in Thornton Heath or stress at home in South Norwood, to past routines in Croydon town centre, these familiar surroundings can act as powerful triggers.
Choosing to step away creates space, mentally, emotionally and physically. At Abbington House, you’ll be in a peaceful, therapeutic environment where you can focus fully on recovery, free from distraction and judgement.
Supported Travel from Croydon
We frequently welcome clients from across Croydon and can arrange safe, supported transport from your doorstep directly to our centre. This ensures your journey into treatment is calm, confidential and fully supported.
Leaving Croydon isn’t about escaping, it’s about taking a bold, healthy step toward a new beginning. We’ll be with you every mile of the way.
Aftercare and Returning to Croydon
Aftercare and Returning to Croydon
Personalised Aftercare Planning
Your aftercare plan will include:
- Ongoing check-ins with our team
- Tailored relapse prevention strategies
- Access to our alumni network for connection and support
- Local referrals for continued therapy or support groups.
We understand that going back to familiar places can stir old patterns. That’s why your aftercare focuses on helping you handle triggers, rebuild routines, and stay grounded in recovery.
You don’t have to navigate it alone, we’ll walk with you, even after you leave.
Real Stories from Clients
Every person we support at Abbington House brings a different story, and many come from Croydon. From Purley and South Norwood to Thornton Heath and the town centre, we’ve helped individuals take back control of their lives. Recovery is real. These voices show what’s possible when support is personal, compassionate and consistent.
FAQs About Rehab for Croydon Residents
Can you collect clients from Croydon?
How long is treatment?
What addictions do you treat?
We provide expert care for alcohol, cocaine, heroin, cannabis, ketamine, and prescription drug misuse. We also specialise in dual diagnosis (e.g. PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, depression).
Can my family be involved in treatment?
Will I have support after I leave?
You’ll receive a tailored aftercare plan, access to our alumni network, and practical strategies to help you adjust back to life in Croydon.