To make a referral please phone and make an appointment to see one of the staff at Spacious Places. The staff member will sit down with you and go through the criteria for accessing the program.
One can help your progression onto the program by attending NA/ AA meetings as soon as possible on a regular basis.

Click here to see when/ where AA meetings are:
Click here to see when/where NA meetings are:

NA and AA meetings can change, so it is recommended to check on line.

Criteria for accessing both the Male and Female Structured Day Treatment Programmes at Ashton House respectively.

• Male or Female 18 years or over.
• Wanting to address an ongoing problem with Drugs and/or Alcohol.
• Working towards abstinence. This may be in a controlled way with scripts from a doctor.
• Has attended a minimum of two 12-step meetings with Narcotics or Alcoholics Anonymous in the week leading up to starting on the program. Failure to do so will mean the person not being accepted on the program.
• Successfully completed the assessment interview to the satisfaction of the staff.
• Is able to commit to 16 hours of Structured Day Treatment/week for as long as is necessary to address all relevant issues pertaining to their addiction. This must take priority over ALL other commitments in the person’s life.
• Is able to attend a minimum of two 12-step meetings/week in addition to those attended on the Structured Day Program on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of their stay on the Treatment program.
• Is not related to or in a relationship with any other client on the program. If a couple or 2 related individuals want to join the program at any one time every effort will be made to find a placement on another suitable program by the staff.
• Upon starting the program is willing to undergo a 4 week trial period where the individuals suitability for the program can be assessed. If deemed unsuitable by the staff the person may be asked to leave at any time. The client will be put in contact with other service providers in the City who can better provide for the specific needs of the individual.
• Is willing to make all other appointments where possible outside the hours of the Structured Program.
• Later on in the program be willing to do suitable work placements and to engage with resettlement services.