Adult Services

"I feel like I missed out on my childhood.  My mother's boyfriends used to sexually abuse me and beat me so I dropped out of school and ran away to London when I was 14"

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Structured Day Programme

The Nelson Trust structured day programmes are designed for people with alcohol or substance misuse problems who, for a variety of reasons, cannot access residential programmes. The Day Care Programme may be a more practical choice for single parents, tenancy holders, carers etc.

Although The Nelson Trust is firmly committed to 'abstinence based' programmes, our aim is to provide treatment opportunities to people who are orientated towards recovery. The programme runs from 0915 until 1700 Monday to Friday, with an option of Saturday activities for those new to the programme. The Nelson Trust believes that each person is a unique individual and therefore requires a treatment programme designed around their individual needs. Therefore, treatment must be flexible. Each participant in the day programme will have a care plan, which takes into account the level of treatment and support required to make a full recovery. The full range of established treatment services within The Nelson Trust are available to people on day programmes. These include Family services, Education, Employment and Training services and Resettlement services.

What is it?

The Nelson Trust has over 25 years of substance misuse treatment experience, and considerable resources. These enable the following activities, workshops and groups to be offered:

  • Recovery from eating disorders
  • Anger and anxiety
  • Assertiveness and communication skills
  • Self esteem
  • Parents in recovery
  • Trauma recovery
  • Gender issues
  • Life skills
  • A dedicated families programme
  • A comprehensive education, training and employment department
  • Accredited training programmes

Eligibility Criteria

  • 17 years old minimum age
  • At least 24 hours’ abstinence before commencing treatment
  • Commitment to continued abstinence
  • Fixed abode/accommodation within locality
  • Completion of a Community Care Assessment Exclusion
  • Certain Schedule 1 offenders

Day Care expectations of clients

  • To remain drug and alcohol free
  • To respect other members of the community
  • To comply with safety and other regulations
  • To refrain from illegal activity
  • To engage fully in the programme

The Nelson Trust will not tolerate violence or threats of violence, racist, homophobic or sexist comments or behaviour. The Nelson Trust operates an equal opportunities policy.

At all times it commits to treating all clients with respect, and maintaining confidentiality within the boundaries agreed between the client and the organisation.

Download our Day Programme brochure