Admission Criteria

Evolve Recovery Homes supports women who are committed to working towards a life free from alcohol and non-prescribed substances.

Women wishing to access the service must:

  • Have a genuine desire to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol and non-prescribed substances.
  • Have a valid prescription for any substitute medication or other controlled medication they are required to take.
  • Be willing to participate fully in the structured Monday-to-Friday recovery programme and group work.
  • Attend all mandatory mutual aid meetings included on the programme timetable.
  • Participate in drug and alcohol testing twice each week.
  • Engage in evening activities and other recovery-focused opportunities provided by the service.
  • Attend regular one-to-one appointments and be open and honest about their recovery, wellbeing, risks, challenges and support needs.
  • Be willing to work positively with staff and other residents and follow the expectations, boundaries and rules of the service.
  • Understand that continued placement depends on meaningful engagement with the recovery programme.

Each referral will be individually assessed to ensure that Evolve Recovery Homes can safely and appropriately meet the woman’s needs.