Drug and Alcohol Rehab Runcorn

At Ocean Recovery, we offer a comfortable and supportive environment for overcoming addiction. From medically supervised detox to tailored therapy programmes, we can help you achieve a lasting recovery.

Our rehab centre near Runcorn provides a safe space to focus on your journey, with access to world-class facilities, holistic therapies, and experienced professionals who understand the challenges of addiction.

Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Runcorn

Runcorn Treatment Centres

Living with a drug or alcohol addiction can feel overwhelming, but recovery is absolutely possible with the right care and professional support. If you live in Runcorn or the surrounding Cheshire area, help is available close to home.

At Ocean Recovery, we provide safe, compassionate, and confidential drug and alcohol rehab near Runcorn. Our team of experienced medical professionals, counsellors, and support staff are dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction through tailored detox programmes, structured therapy, and comprehensive aftercare.

According to Halton’s health data, alcohol-related cases remain high, and rates of drug-related harm are also increasing. This is why it’s so essential to provide accessible, high-quality treatment in towns like Runcorn.

Addiction Treatment Options Near Runcorn

People seeking help for addiction in Runcorn can choose between NHS and private treatment options.

NHS addiction services in Cheshire, such as Change Grow Live Runcorn and We Are With You, can offer free community support, though waiting times are common for access to detox or care.

Here at Ocean Recovery, we are a private rehab option. We provide fast access to residential treatment, medically supervised detox, and evidence-based therapies. This approach allows you to step away from daily triggers and focus fully on your recovery journey.

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Why Choose Residential Rehab?

One of the main advantages of residential rehab is that you are within a supportive therapeutic environment where you are kept away from substance abuse. Within our therapeutic environment, we focus on sober living and getting back to enjoying life outside of drugs and alcohol, whilst encouraging healing from the trauma that often comes with addiction.

The benefit of residential rehab is that relapse rates are significantly lower, which is at a heightened risk of occurring during the detox stage. It’s often a relief for many people to be away from negative influences and spend time focusing on their treatment with our addiction counsellors and other residents within a space that promotes recovery.

Residential rehab offers significant advantages for those serious about recovery. By stepping away from daily triggers and negative influences, you can focus entirely on healing in a structured environment.

Benefits of Residential Rehab:

  • Lower relapse rates, particularly during detox.
  • Immediate access to medical and emotional support.
  • A therapeutic community of peers and professionals.

At Ocean Recovery, our 28-day residential programmes provide intensive care and a tailored approach to recovery. Our centre combines traditional therapies with holistic treatments in a peaceful and private setting.

Our Private Rehab Near Runcorn

Choosing a private rehab near Runcorn means receiving dedicated, one-to-one care in a secure and therapeutic environment. Runcorn’s location on the River Mersey means residents can easily access private rehabs in nearby areas, such as Blackpool, Liverpool, and Chester, while still remaining close enough for family involvement and ongoing support.

With good road and rail links (including the M56 motorway and Runcorn railway station), travel to our centre is very straightforward. For loved ones visiting during family sessions, this convenience can make a real difference in maintaining connection throughout the recovery process.

At Ocean Recovery, we’re fully CQC-registered, ensuring that our treatment meets the highest national standards of safety and quality. Our programmes include:

  • Immediate admission, often within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Medically assisted detoxification with around-the-clock supervision.
  • Tailored therapies for the psychological and emotional aspects of addiction.
  • Holistic treatments to promote mental, physical, and spiritual balance.
  • 12 months of free aftercare are included for continued support after discharge.

Individuals in Runcorn and the wider Cheshire region often tell us that the peaceful coastal setting of our rehab centre provides the distance and tranquillity they need to focus fully on their recovery.

Our Rehab Facilities

At Ocean Recovery, we are extremely proud of our state-of-the-art facility. We provide residents with the most relaxing stay possible and they can enjoy our modern establishment.

Ocean Recovery Facilities include:

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CQC Registered

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FREE Transportation Included

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Medically Assisted Detoxification

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2 Executive, Sea View Double Ensuite Rooms

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 8 Double or Single Ensuite Rooms

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3 Single Rooms with Dedicated Separate Bathroom

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Comfortable Communal Lounge with Piano & Sky TV

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Beautiful Modern Dining Lounge

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External Courtyard and Outside Seating Area

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12 Months FREE Aftercare

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Regular Contact with Loved Ones Encouraged

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Large Multi-Purpose Group Activity Room with Superb Sea Views

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Facilities at Ocean Recovery

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A comfortable, spacious living room in rehabilitation treatment centre, Ocean Recovery.
Bathroom with bath, toilet and shower in rehabilitation treatment centre, Ocean Recovery.
Comfortable, single bed, bedroom for residents staying in a residential rehab treatment centre, Ocean Recovery.
Bedroom in the rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery, with a view of the garden and a television.
Spacious, outside space for residents to enjoy the fresh air in a rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery.
Close-up view of state-of-the-art bathroom facilities in a rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery.
Large, open double bed, bedroom for residents to enjoy at rehabilitation residential centre, Ocean Recovery
Open plan, double bed, bedroom with a perfect view of the outside in a rehabilitation, residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery
Welcoming, open plan dining room for residents to eat a nutritious meal with one another at rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery
Group therapy room for residents to take part in shared, group therapy sessions at rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery
Group therapy room, with chairs and a large scale window, for residents to take part in group therapy sessions at rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery
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Starting Drug and Alcohol Rehab Runcorn

Beginning your recovery journey with us is simple. From the moment you call us, our admissions team will guide you through every step with care and confidentiality.

Most people from Runcorn can be admitted within a day, depending on assessment. We can even arrange same-day admissions for those who need to start treatment immediately, along with free transport from your location.

Your treatment will be completely tailored to you and typically includes:

  • Medical detox under 24-hour supervision.
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy sessions and counselling.
  • Group therapy for shared experience and support.
  • Holistic activities such as yoga, mindfulness, and art therapy.
  • Relapse prevention planning and ongoing support.

No two experiences with addiction are the same and neither are our treatment plans. At Ocean Recovery, we help you build the emotional resilience and practical tools you need for long-term sobriety, entirely developed around your needs.

Find out more about how we treat addiction at Ocean Recovery.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Sometimes, the trauma of addiction can lead us to develop a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Other times, patients have struggled with mental health issues for some time, driving them to develop a dependency.

We are one of the UK’s leading treatment centres for patients with dual diagnoses. What this means is that you will be in the safest hands when faced with recovery from both addiction and a mental health condition.

Our team has extensive experience providing the highest level of care in these cases, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to treat both conditions simultaneously.

Aftercare Support

We don’t see your completion of your stay with us as the end, but rather a new beginning. As you leave our rehab centre, you step into a life where the skills and insights you’ve gained here will be your strength whilst transitioning back into normality.

Secondary treatment is sometimes known as aftercare. During the 12 months after you complete rehab, you’re most at risk of a relapse, which means it’s important to have a great support network in place.

That’s why we provide 12 months of free aftercare, ensuring that your transition back to life in Runcorn is supported and sustainable.

Our aftercare includes:

  • Weekly therapy or group sessions (in person or virtual).
  • Ongoing relapse prevention strategies.
  • Access to local support networks like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous in Runcorn and Halton.
  • Continuous access to guidance and mental health support resources.

Free Support Line

Understanding that immediate support may sometimes be needed, we also offer a free 24/7 support line on 0800 880 7596. You can call this helpline any time to talk to a trained professional who can provide immediate advice and emotional support. This can be invaluable when you’re facing a crisis and need urgent guidance on what steps to take.

Feel free to contact us today for more information on our comprehensive range of services designed to support both individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones.

Meet the Team Who’ll Support You in Runcorn

At Ocean Recovery, your care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of addiction specialists, including on-site doctors, therapists, nurses, and support workers, all dedicated to your well-being.

Our staff combine professional qualifications with lived experience, offering genuine empathy and understanding. Every team member is committed to helping you achieve lasting recovery in a supportive environment.

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    John Gillen

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    John Gillen

    Director

    European Pioneer of NAD+ Therapy

    John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the art Virtual Reality Relapse Prevention and stress reduction therapy. His passion extends to other metabolic disturbances and neurodegenerative diseases. The journey continues. In recent times, John has travelled to Russia to study and research into a new therapy photobiomudulation or systemic laser therapy working with NAD+ scientists and the very best of the medical professionals in the UK and the USA, together with Nadcell, Bionad Hospitals own select Doctors, nurses, dieticians and therapists. Johns’ passion continues to endeavour to bring to the UK and Europe new developments with NAD+ Therapy in preventive and restorative medicine and Wellness. In 2017 John Gillen was made a visiting Professor at the John Naisbitt university in Belgrade Serbia.

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    Madissar Iqbal

    Operations Manager

    Madissar has a wealth of experience in a managerial position within substance misuse for over 20 years, working with offending behaviour and criminal justice. Madissar began his career as a prison officer in 2000 and progressed further in the substance misuse field within the prison settings delivering various short duration programmes and linking prisoners to community-based treatment providers before their release. In 2006 Madissar successfully managed to set up the Drug Intervention Programme within Bedfordshire. This later transpired to successfully securing a service manager role and developing the Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Order. Madissar successfully secured various managerial positions within the substance misuse field with joint partnership working with Integrated Offender Management and police in reducing drug-related offending behaviour. Madissar gained extensive experience and expertise working for several organisations, such as Adapt, Rapt, Addaction, Westminster Drug Project, Hertfordshire Couty Council, NHS and Next Step Support. Madissar holds a diploma in level 5 Leadership and Management and has extensive experience in the senior managerial role. Madissar passion lies in supporting services to achieve their goals and objectives. In the last two years, Madissar progressed further in mental health as a senior managerial role, overseeing residential rehabilitation and supporting living accommodations with adults (18+) with a range of diverse complex needs.

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    Phil Grimes

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    Phil Grimes

    Recovery Worker

    Phil is an experienced and dedicated recovery worker; he has been at Ocean Recovery since 2016. He is passionate about helping others transform their lives, having spent 25 years in addiction himself. He has been clean and living his best life since 2008. He is an experienced group facilitator and qualified life coach who uses CBT, NLP and ACT mindfulness relapse prevention techniques, all of which he is qualified in. He has a wealth of experience, having worked with young offenders, homeless, prolific offenders, and complex mental health needs. Phil thrives in the recovery environment and is a passionate, forward-thinking and realistic member of the team.

Travelling to Ocean Recovery from Runcorn is quick and simple:

  • By car: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes via the M56 and M6 motorways.
  • By train: Direct services from Runcorn to Preston or Blackpool North, with short onward connections.
  • By bus: Halton and Stagecoach services operate frequent routes linking Runcorn to Liverpool and beyond.

For travel planning, visit Mersey Travel or Arriva Runcorn for timetables.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

If you’re ready to begin treatment, contact Ocean Recovery today. Our drug and alcohol rehab near Runcorn offers world-class care within reach of home.

Call us on 01253 847 553 or fill out our confidential enquiry form to request a callback.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right rehab treatment provider can be a life-changing decision; here are some of the most common questions we are asked pre-admission.

How do i get a family member committed to the idea of rehab?

There are many ways family and friends can convince a loved one to seek addiction treatment. One of the most effective options is through the use of an intervention.

An intervention would involve a member of our team speaking to concerned family members about the best steps to get their loved one to agree to enter rehab.

Our team can hold a meeting involving family members and the addict to discuss all concerns and advise whether rehab is needed. This is often the most effective way to get a family member to commit to rehab.

How soon can I be admitted from Runcorn?

We understand the urgency of getting help. In most cases, Runcorn residents can be admitted within 24 hours, depending on assessment and availability.

Is rehab confidential for people in Runcorn?

Yes, all treatment is strictly confidential, and our centre is discreetly located to protect your privacy.

What addictions do you treat near Runcorn?

We treat a wide range of dependencies, including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and prescription drugs, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions.

Do you offer aftercare for Runcorn residents?

Yes. Everyone who completes a programme at our clinic will receive 12 months of free aftercare, with ongoing support groups and relapse prevention available locally or online.

How long does rehab last in Runcorn?

This will largely depend on what’s been recommended to you by our addiction specialists during the admissions stage. However, we generally recommend that individuals seek residential treatment at our drug and alcohol rehab in Runcorn for a minimum of 28 days.

A 28-day stay at Ocean Recovery will include a comprehensive detox and a fully personalised treatment plan, which will involve participating in a range of evidence-based therapy programmes. Once your stay with us comes to an end, you will also be given a free aftercare package, which will last for a year.

The minimum length of stay available at our Runcorn clinic is 10 days, which will cover intensive detox treatment, with 14 to 21-day programme lengths also available. Longer durations are also a possibility with us, depending on your unique needs and requirements.

What is rehab like?

All rehabs will be slightly different but Ocean Recovery is a homely rehabilitation facility. So you can expect a combination of comforting accommodation and food whilst you undergo a personalised plan of therapy and treatments for your drug and/or alcohol addiction.

It won’t all focused on your treatment 100% of your time during your stay, we have a number of social activities for you to take part in. From group walks, movie and quiz nights, family visits and communal areas for you to relax and socialise you will have time to decompress.