We have treatment centres for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in St Helens

Based in Blackpool, we’re less than an hour from St Helens, and have experience working with all kinds of drug and alcohol addictions at our homely and pleasant recovery centre.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in St Helens

St Helens Treatment Centres

If you live in St Helens or the wider Merseyside area, Ocean Recovery provides trusted, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of addictions in a safe and compassionate environment.

Our drug and alcohol rehab centre near St Helens, located less than an hour away in Blackpool, offers a peaceful setting where you can begin to rebuild your life. From medically assisted detox to personalised therapy and long-term aftercare, our expert team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care.

Addiction Treatment Options Near St Helens

Residents of St Helens have access to both NHS and private addiction treatment services, each with different advantages.

  • NHS services: Support is available through Change Grow Live St Helens and We Are With You, offering free counselling, harm-reduction programmes and outpatient therapy. However, waiting lists for detox or inpatient care can sometimes delay treatment.
  • Private rehab: Choosing a CQC-registered private rehab, such as Ocean Recovery, provides immediate access to medically supervised detox and residential therapy. The environment is structured, trigger-free, and designed to support full recovery.

Private rehabilitation allows you to focus exclusively on healing, away from the pressures and distractions of everyday life in St Helens, which is an approach proven to reduce relapse rates and promote long-term sobriety.

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Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab St Helens

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Choosing private rehab means choosing individualised care in a clinical but comfortable setting. At Ocean Recovery, we provide:

  • Immediate admission (often within 24 to 48 hours)
  • Medically assisted detoxification under 24-hour supervision
  • CQC-approved treatment, audited for quality and safety
  • Bespoke therapy programmes led by qualified specialists
  • Holistic therapies for mind-body wellbeing
  • 12 months of free aftercare for continued support

Our proximity to St Helens, combined with our coastal location, offers the perfect balance between accessibility and privacy,  far enough to disconnect, close enough for family involvement.

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
Large, open plan group room with a circle of chair for residents to take part in group therapy sessions with one another, at rehabilitation residential treatment centre, Ocean Recovery
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Starting Drug and Alcohol Rehab in St Helens

Beginning treatment with Ocean Recovery is simple and confidential. Our admissions process involves:

  • Free telephone assessment: To understand your situation, addiction history and medical background.
  • Admission planning: We coordinate transport from St Helens if needed, and can usually admit within 24 hours.
  • Arrival and induction: On arrival, you’ll meet our medical team for a full assessment and orientation.

Detoxification

Detox is the first step, and it’s almost always essential. Under constant supervision, you’ll receive medication (if clinically appropriate) to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably. Our nursing team monitors progress round-the-clock, ensuring stability before therapy begins.

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Once detox is complete, you’ll enter the therapeutic stage, focusing on both the psychological and emotional drivers of addiction. Our therapy mix includes:

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Dialectical behaviour therapy
  • Group therapy and peer support sessions
  • One-to-one counselling with addiction specialists
  • Family therapy, where appropriate
  • Holistic practices such as mindfulness, yoga, and creative art therapy

Relapse Prevention

As you approach the end of your programme, our team helps you develop a detailed relapse-prevention plan, giving you strategies to manage cravings, identify triggers, and maintain balance once home.

Aftercare Support

Recovery continues well beyond your stay. Ocean Recovery provides 12 months of complimentary aftercare for all clients from St Helens, including:

  • Weekly peer-support or therapy sessions (in person or online)
  • Structured relapse-prevention workshops
  • Connections to AA and NA meetings in St Helens, Rainhill and nearby areas
  • Access to community support via Change Grow Live St Helens or We Are With You
  • Ongoing phone or video support with your counsellor

This continuity ensures you stay connected, motivated, and supported through your first year of independent recovery.

Meet The Team Who Will Support You in Runcorn

Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, therapists, counsellors, and recovery specialists, all trained in addiction medicine and mental-health support.

Every staff member at Ocean Recovery is committed to compassionate, patient-centred care, and many of our team members have personal experience of recovery, allowing them to provide empathy and expertise.

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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.

With direct road links via the M58 and M6 and regular train services, Ocean Recovery is one of the most convenient and discreet rehab options for St Helens residents.

Our coastal centre provides an environment far removed from daily triggers, ideal for reflection and self-recovery. Being less than 50 minutes from St Helens means family members can easily attend visits or participate in therapy sessions when possible.

Reaching our centre is straightforward:

  • By car: Approximately 55 minutes via M58 and M6 motorways to Blackpool.
  • By train: Direct services from St Helens Central to Preston, then a short connection to Blackpool North.
  • By bus: Regular routes connect St Helens with Liverpool and onwards to the Fylde Coast.

For travel times and schedules, visit Mersey Travel or Stagecoach North West.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

If you’re ready to begin your recovery journey, contact Ocean Recovery today. Our drug and alcohol rehab near St Helens offers a proven route to freedom from addiction within a caring, confidential environment.

Call 01253 847 553 or use 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 soon can I be admitted from St Helens?

We understand that timing is crucial. Most St Helens residents can be admitted within 24 hours, depending on assessment and room availability. In some cases, we can accommodate same-day admissions.

Is rehab confidential for people in St Helens?

Yes, all treatment provided by Ocean Recovery is private and confidential. Only authorised staff involved in your care will have access to your information.

What types of addiction do you treat near St Helens?

We treat alcohol, cocaine, heroin, cannabis, prescription drugs, and behavioural addictions such as gambling. Dual-diagnosis treatment is also available for those with co-existing mental-health conditions.

Are there free services in St Helens?

Yes. Change Grow Live St Helens and We Are With You Merseyside provide community addiction support. However, private rehab offers faster access and more comprehensive therapy.

How long does rehab last?

Typical stays range from 10 to 28 days, but longer bespoke programmes can be arranged. The 28-day plan includes detox, therapy, and full relapse-prevention training.

What happens after I leave rehab?

You’ll receive a personalised 12-month aftercare plan, access to local support groups, and continued contact with our therapists to ensure long-term success.