Local Residential Alcohol And Drug Rehab In and around Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight County Council provides addiction services for all residents. The journey to recovery is long and requires commitment. Once you have decided you need help for your addiction, consult your local GP or health worker to get advice on what to do next. You will be assessed and referred to any of the treatment centres available on the Isle. More severe cases of addiction are usually referred to as residential rehab. Self-referrals can also be made if you would prefer to skip the visit to your GP. Referrals can usually be made at the patient’s request, to private rehabs or treatment centres outside the county.
A Brief Overview of the Services We Offer
Primrose Lodge is a 19-bedroom addiction clinic located in Surrey. The residential rehab facility provides a medical and therapeutic therapy programme that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. There are a variety of purpose-built structures, including treatment rooms, individual counselling rooms, and group rooms. Addiction services include:
- Medical detox
- Personalised treatment
- Dual diagnosis for co-occurring illnesses
- Holistic therapies (12 step, individual and group therapy, CBT, art therapy and meditation)
- Family and friend support
Clients are encouraged to make use of the in-house gym, to incorporate fitness into achieving a healthy lifestyle. We also provide catering services, with a full-time chef to prepare nutritious meals. Clients can also take advantage of the clinic’s beautiful gardens for relaxation, and to connect with nature. Free Wi-Fi is provided at specific periods, but use is monitored by the clinical team for your benefit. Well-trained staff are available at all times, including at night, to cater to the needs of clients.
We also provide immediate admission into the Lodge. Counsellors are on hand to provide assistance to families during the admissions process. The clinic is located in Guildford, Surrey (GU3 3RF), 60 miles from the Isle of Wight. Residents of the Isle can get to the clinic by taking the Fishbourne-Portsmouth ferry, and driving on through the A3 and A322. Sober transport is provided by the Lodge to discourage driving while intoxicated.
After completing the treatment programme, clients are entitled to free aftercare, and access to Primrose Lodge aftercare support groups.
The Pros and Cons of Private Rehab
Private rehab centres offer a more extensive range of bespoke treatment options for clients. Due to limited government funding, many public centres can only offer limited services. Charities, which depend on partner organisations and public donations, usually offer a small range of free services to residents. In many cases, treatment options are free, but housing and meals may require token contributions. Private centres offer services such as various holistic therapies and individualised treatment plans. They also often boast luxurious facilities, sometimes including gyms, spas, and swimming pools. The private centres are often located in isolated or semi-isolated areas, where clients are able to focus on their recovery without outside distractions. The waiting lists for admission into government-funded facilities are usually long. Sometimes individuals are required to wait for months for a spot in rehab. Knowing that time is essential to recovery, private centres offer immediate admission, and many private rehabs help to coordinate your move into the facility. A low staff-client ratio also ensures that each client receives round the clock care. Many private centres are also fully integrated, with both medical detox and rehabilitation facilities held within the same unit. While many would like to take advantage of services offered by private centres, many are discouraged by the cost.
How Much Does Rehab Cost in/near the Isle of Wight?
Rehab costs may run into thousands of pounds in many private centres across the country. However, at Primrose Lodge, we believe that cost should not be an obstacle to addiction recovery. We offer our comprehensive services, therefore, at very competitive prices. We also work with various insurance companies that provide coverage for addiction treatment and rehab services. If you wish to seek other services, the Isle of Wight County Council provides free treatment services and referrals to its residents.
Free/NHS Addiction Treatment Options in the Isle of Wight
The Island Recovery and Integrated Services (IRIS) provides free addiction services to residents of the Isle of Wight. Some of the services offered include:
- Assessment
- Detox
- Substitute prescribing
- One-on-one counselling and support
- Testing for blood-borne viruses
- Needle exchange
- Family and carer support
- Residential rehabilitation (drug addicts only)
IRIS is run by the NHS Trust and Cranstoun. Referrals can be through GPs and health workers, self-referrals, and referrals via other agencies. IRIS is located at Buccleuch House, 102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport (PO30 1DB).
Addiction Support Groups in the Isle of Wight
Primrose Lodge – in-house support group provided for all clients in various stages of the recovery process. Aftercare support groups are also accessible to clients upon completion of their programme. Weekly counselling sessions and support programmes are available for family and friends.
Support groups that hold regular meetings on the Isle include:
Al-Anon – provides support for families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous – provides aftercare support for recovering alcoholics.
Drug Addicts Anonymous – provides a support system for recovering drug addicts.
Gamblers Anonymous – provides support for recovering gambling addicts.
Narcotics Anonymous – provides aftercare support for recovering narcotics users.
How to Choose a Recovery Programme
After an initial assessment of your needs, the next step is choosing a recovery programme that will work for you. In milder cases of addiction, outpatient treatment is usually the way forward. This involves regular meetings with counsellors and key workers to assess your recovery. Therapy sessions are mandated, and a medical detox is carried out if necessary. This type of treatment enables you to avoid a complete disruption of your normal routine. However, you must be completely committed to your recovery process and avoid relapse triggers that may be present in your local environment.
On the Isle of Wight, inpatient treatment, or residential rehabilitation, is only available for those with severe cases of drug addiction. If you wish to enter residential rehab, there are many to choose from in surrounding counties. Different rehabs offer different types of recovery programmes, and it is important to do the right research before selecting one. Some centres offer the traditional 12 step recovery method, while others provide medical-based treatment options. Most centres, including Primrose Lodge, offer a combination of medical and holistic therapies in addition to the traditional 12 step method.
NA Meetings in/Near the Isle of Wight
For more information on the NA meetings listed below, visit the Narcotics Anonymous website.
BASINGSTOKE
United Reform Church
London Street
RG21 7NU
Friday, 7:00 pm
CHICHESTER
The Chichester Group
Christchurch, Old Market Avenue
PO19 1SW
Thursday, 7:30 pm
FAREHAM
Cafe Imbizo
171 West Street
PO16 0EF
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough Community Centre
Meudon Avenue
GU14 7LE
Thursday, 7:30 pm
GOSPORT
Room ONE, Christ Church Parish Centre
Stoke Road
PO12 1JQ
Monday, 7:45 pm
Gosport Waterside Centre
South Street
PO12 1ES
Thursday, 6:30 pm
HAVANT
St Clare’s Church, Strouden Court
Warren Park
PO9 4JX
Monday (Newcomers), 7:30 pm
The Pallant Centre
PO9 1BE
Friday, 7:00 pm
PORTSMOUTH
Our Lady of Lourdes
Eastney
PO4 9JY
Sunday (Men’s Meeting), 11:00 am
Havelock Community Centre
324 Fawcett Road
PO4 0LQ
Sunday (Women’s meeting), 11:30 am
Sunday, 2:00 pm
Thursday, 7:30 pm
United Reform Church
174 Kingston Road, Buckland
PO2 7LP
Sunday, 7:00 pm
The Church of the Holy Spirit Southsea
Heyward Road
PO4 0DY
Monday, 7:30 pm
King’s Church, Somers Road
PO5 4QA
Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Thursday, 12:30 pm
Saturday, 7:30 pm
Somerstown Hub
Rivers Street
PO5 4PJ
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
The Cathedral Centre
Edinburgh Road
PO1 3HQ
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
St Swithun Church Hall
Waverley Road, Southsea
PO5 2PL
Friday, 7:30 am
St Lukes Church
Greetham Street
PO5 4LH
Friday, 7:30 pm
Landport Community Centre
Charles Street
PO1 1JD
Saturday, 2:00 pm
SOUTHAMPTON
Rear Entrance, the Parish Office
135 St Mary Street
SO14 1NX
Sunday, 7:30 pm
Monday, 7:45 pm
Tuesday, 1:30 pm
Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Thursday, 7:45 pm
Saturday, 6:30 pm
Salvation Army Booth Centre
57 Oxford Street
SO14 3DL
Monday, 2:00 pm
St Mark’s Church
Archers Road
SO15 2LU
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
St Theresa’s Catholic Church Hall
Beaumont Road, Totton
SO40 3AL
Thursday, 7:30 pm
The Basement, St Mary’s Parish Office
135 St Mary Street
SO14 1NX
Friday (Women’s’ Meeting), 6:30 pm
Stella Maris Pastoral Centre
48 Bugle Street
SO14 2AH
Friday, 7:30 pm
WATERLOOVILLE
Wecock Church, Kite Close
Wecock Farm
PO8 9UJ
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
WINCHESTER
Pastoral Centre, St Peter’s Church
Jewry Street
SO23 8RY
Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Friends Meeting House
16 Colebrook Street
SO23 9LH
Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Friday, 6:30 pm
Saturday, 6:00 pm
AA Meetings in/Near Isle of Wight
Several venues host AA meetings across the Isle. For more information on each meeting listed below, visit the AA website.
BISHOPS WALTHAM
The Stables Centre, St Peters Church
Maypole Green
SO32 1PW
Friday, 7:45 pm
BOGNOR REGIS
The Priory, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Clarence Rd
PO21 1JT
Saturday, 7:30 pm
The Priory, Albert Rd.
Postcode: PO21 1JX
Thursday, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Jeneses Church
45 Linden Rd.
PO21 2AS
Tuesday, 6:45 pm
Saturday, 11:30 am
Holy Cross Church
North Bersted
PO21 5AU
Wednesday, 11:30 am
BORDON
Forest Community Centre
Bordon
GU35 0BS
Monday, 12:00 pm
Thursday, 8:00 pm
Sacred Heart Church
High St
GU35 0AU
Friday, 8:00 pm
CHICHESTER
St Richard’s Church
Cawley Rd
PO19 1XB
Sunday, 6:00 pm
Swanfield Community Centre
46 Swanfield Drive.
PO19 6GH
Monday, 7:45 pm
St Pancras Church Hall
Tozer Way
PO19 7LW
Monday, 11:15 am
Christ Church, Old Market Ave.
PO19 1SW
Friday, 8:00 pm
COSHAM
Methodist Church Hall
Wymering
PO6 3PD
Monday, 7:45 pm
EMSWORTH
Emsworth Centre
35-37 South Street
PO10 7EG
Thursday, 7:30 pm
Waterside URC, Bath Rd.
PO10 7EP
Saturday, 10:00 am
FAREHAM
Fareham Community Church
171-173 West Street
PO16 0EF
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
GOSPORT
Thorngate Community Centre
Bury Rd
PO12 3PX
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Friday, 7:30 pm
St Matthews Church Hall
Bridgemary
PO13 0NL
Monday, 7:30 pm
GREATHAM
John The Baptist Church
Petersfield Rd
TS25 2ER
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
HASLEMERE
Conference Centre, Holy Cross Hospital
Hindhead Rd
GU27 1NQ
Sunday, 8:00 pm
Haslemere Methodist Church
Lion Green
GU27 1LD
Wednesday, 8:00 pm
St Christopher’s Church
Wey Hill
GU27 1DD
Friday, 12:00 pm
HAVANT
Room 1, Leigh Park Community Centre
Leigh Park
PO9 5BG
Tuesday, 12:30 pm
St Faith’s Church Hall
The Pallant
PO9 1BE
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
HAYLING ISLAND
Church Hall, United Reformed Church
PO11 9EY
Sunday, 6:30 pm
Hayling Island Baptist Church
Southwood Rd
PO11 9QD
Friday, 11:45 am
HINDHEAD
St Alban’s Church
Beacon Hill
GU26 6RB
Tuesday, 8:00 pm
LIPHOOK
Methodist Church Hall
London Rd
GU30 7AN
Thursday, 8:00 pm
LISS
Liss Evangelical Church
12 Forest Rd
GU33 7BH
Monday, 8:00 pm
MIDHURST
Methodist Church Hall
North St
GU29 9DU
Tuesday, 8:00 pm
NEWPORT
Unitarian Church
High St
PO30 1SS
Tuesday (Newcomers), 7:15 pm
Chantry House
Pyle St
PO30 1JW
Saturday, 11:30 am
PETERSFIELD
St Peters Church Hall
St Peters Rd
GU32 3HX
Thursday, 11:30 am
Winton House
18 High St
GU32 3JL
Friday, 8:00 pm
Saturday, 7:30 pm
PETWORTH
United Reformed Church
Golden Square
GU28 0AP
Thursday, 8:00 pm
PORTCHESTER
New Rooms, St Mary’s Church
Portchester Castle
PO16 9QW
Thursday, 7:30 pm
PORTSMOUTH
St Simons Church
Waverley Rd, Southsea
PO5 2PW/ PO5 2PN
Monday, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Thursday, 1:00 pm
St Jude’s Church
Kent Rd
PO5 3EL
Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Wednesday, 12:30 pm
Friday, 12:30 pm
Milton Village Hall
182 Milton Rd
PO4 8PR
Sunday, 10:30 am
Buckland United Reformed Church
Buckland
PO2 7LP
Monday, 12:00 pm
Eastney Community Centre
Bransbury Park, Eastney
PO4 9SU
Wednesday (LGBT), 8:15 pm
St Mark’s Church
10-12 Derby Rd, North End
PO2 8HR
Friday, 7:30 pm
Church of the Holy Spirit,
Fawcett Rd
PO4 0DY
Saturday, 11:00 am
Cathedral Centre, St John’s Cathedral,
Edinburgh Rd.
PO1 3HG
Saturday, 7.30pm
RYDE
St Michael & All Angels Church
Wray St.
PO33 3EH
Sunday, 7:00 pm
Monday, 7:45 pm
Friday, 7:45 pm
SANDOWN
Workshop
76 Fitzroy Street.
PO36 8HG
Monday, 7:30 pm
Thursday, 7:00 pm
SHANKLIN
Arthur Webster Clinic
35 Landguard Manor Road
PO37 7HZ
Saturday, 6:00 pm
TITCHFIELD
Catisfield Memorial Hall
52 Catisfield Lane
PO15 5NN
Sunday, 7:30 pm
TOTLAND
Christ Church Hall
The Broadway
PO39 0AX
Sunday, 11:00 am
VENTNOR
St Wilfrid’s Church
Trinity Rd
PO38 1NL
Wednesday, 7:45 pm
WATERLOOVILLE
Baptist Church Hall
368 London Rd
PO7 7SY
Friday, 7:30 pm
Addiction Counselling in/Near the Isle of Wight
IRIS provides free counselling services on the Isle, while the UK counselling directory provides a list of addiction counsellors and organisations in and around the Isle of Wight. At Primrose Lodge, individual and group counselling and therapy sessions are major aspects of the recovery programme for clients.
Local Government Addiction Resources in the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight County Council website provides links to additional addiction resources available to all residents. This includes the addresses and contact information of addiction service providers and affiliated support groups.
How Can I Get To and from the Isle of Wight?
All major towns on the Isle are connected by a vast network of A-roads. Southern Vectis operates the public bus systems, linking all settlements on the island. Hovertravel, Red Funnel Services, and Wightlink operate ferries from different ports on the island to the mainland. Ferry terminals are included on the bus routes. There are established routes for cycling through the island.
