How it works

No mystery.
Clear, personal, and straightforward.

We are not a treatment centre, a detox, or a waiting list. We are a place to live and recover — with people around you who know what that means.


The process

From first call to moving in

Three clear steps. No jargon. If you are ready to be honest, we are ready to talk.

Step 1

Get in touch

Call or email. You will speak to a real person. We will have a straightforward conversation about where you are and what you are looking for. Nothing is committed at this stage.

Step 2

Come and see

Visit the house. Meet some of the residents and staff. Get a feel for how it works. You can ask anything — including the hard questions. No obligation.

Step 3

Move in

If it feels right for you and there is a place available, we will get you in. From that point on you are part of the community — and the community is part of your recovery. Read about the Helper Principle.


Who this is for

We are not for everyone. Here is who we can help.

OHC works for men who are genuinely ready to stop using. Many residents have tried before and relapsed. That is not a barrier — it is part of the picture we understand. If you want to understand why one drink or drug is the real problem, read this.

Some men go on to rebuild careers and reconnect with their families. Others need time and stability to find their footing again. What they share is a need for a safe, sober, structured place to live.

  • Men aged 18+ with alcohol or drug dependency
  • Willing to engage with a structured, step-based recovery programme
  • Ready to live in a shared, structured house
  • Committed to supporting other residents as well as themselves

Not sure if OHC is right? Call us anyway. We will be honest with you.


"The first step is just making the call. Everything else comes after that."

OPEN HANDS COVENTRY

"I found sobriety and freedom via OHC and am now running my own small general gardening company."

JAMES D.

"If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime."

BENJAMIN ALIRE SÁENZ

Take the first step.

A phone call costs nothing. If now is not the right time, we will still point you in the right direction.

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