Community Day Rehab: Supporting those in Need
What is Community Day Rehab?
The Society of St James and Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) are here to support and guide people through a drug and alcohol recovery journey. At CDR there is a belief that no one is broken or needs fixing, but as humans we can, and do, get stuck in repetitive patterns of unhelpful behaviour. These take us away from the life that we want to live. CDR has a structured 8-week programme, that is abstinence based, and we work alongside clients during weekdays - Monday to Friday, 9am-3.30pm.
CDR also has a range of community groups which run six days a week, that have similar content, but don't require complete abstinence. These are for people who might not be ready for the full programme or have other commitments.
How the service helps?
We offer trauma-informed interventions both in person and online via Zoom (in the evening). They include structured behaviour change groups, yoga, acupuncture, mindfulness, a women’s group, a Sunday group, breath work & self-compassion based practices plus a counselling service.
These can help to:
- Notice the patterns that keep you stuck.
- Learn new skills such as soothing your central nervous system to help handle difficult thoughts, feelings, anxieties, boredom and sleep disorders.
- Identify & connect with who and what is important to you.
- Start taking steps towards creating the life you want based on these values.
At Community Day Rehab it’s understood how difficult this work can be, but the service has supported many people to change their lives for the better.
2026 Feedback from Sue Atkins - Senior Sister, Alcohol Specialist Nurse Service, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
For many patients referred to the ASNS it is the first time that alcohol has either been addressed and identified as contributing to their illness, or for other patients their Alcohol Misuse Disorder has had an impact on their lives for many years and resulted in repeated alcohol-related admissions to QAH. CDR is certainly our go-to service within SSJ for patients requiring either an inpatient or outpatient detoxification programme. The service mirrors the intensity of the ASNS treatment programme.
All referrals, either directly or via the Hub, are actioned very quickly, capturing the teachable moment. The CDR team are very happy to contact patients directly to provide an overview of the service and we feel this approach helps engage patients. As a team, we feel that the CDR timetables are invaluable and patients consistently provide positive feedback about them. CDR was instrumental in starting up our QAH Alcohol Behaviour Change Group. This is the envy of many hospitals around the country, as is the philosophy of Community Day Rehab as an alternative to residential rehabilitation.
Positive Client Feedback (2026 Satisfaction Surveys)
"Having acupuncture sessions massively reduces my cravings and anxiety. I feel more calm and relaxed for several days afterwards. It helps me sleep better and has helped my depression."
"Very informative. I feel very safe and respected. Supportive."
"The attitude of the staff and fellow service users. You feel welcome and it's a safe, non-judgemental space where it's easy to share if you wish."
"Calm. Really friendly. Wonderful. Welcoming. Nice food."
"CDR is going well. There should be more places like this."
"Positive, made to feel welcome, and was allocated a key worker on day one."
"Starting with breathwork and mindfulness every morning sets you up for the day. Repetition of daily modules helps you remember."
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on:
Phone: 02392 861423
Email: onlinerecovery@ssj.org.uk
Location: 69 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7DX
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