Kenward Trust Lodge is a residential treatment programme based in Maidstone, UK. Established in 1968, the service supports adults experiencing alcohol, drug, and prescription medication addiction, including individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Kenward Trust Lodge provides structured inpatient care within a therapeutic community setting.
Treatment Approach
Kenward Trust Lodge delivers treatment through a Recovery Model framework that places emphasis on personal responsibility, routine, and structured community living. The programme is delivered within a residential environment where clients participate in shared activities and recovery-focused responsibilities as part of daily life.
Treatment combines therapeutic community principles with a 12-Step approach. Programmes typically run between six and twenty-four weeks, depending on individual needs and progress. Transitional living and resettlement accommodation are available for clients completing residential treatment.
Therapy and Clinical Support
Therapeutic support is delivered through structured group-based programmes alongside individual therapeutic input. The treatment model incorporates a balance of peer-led engagement and professionally facilitated sessions, supporting reflection, accountability, and behavioural change.
Key therapy components include the Empowering Change programme, which integrates SMART Recovery principles over a period of twelve to twenty-four weeks. The residential programme also incorporates a 12-Step structure within a therapeutic community model. Mental health support focuses on emotional regulation, stability, and recovery maintenance, with external referrals available when specialist psychiatric care is required.
Programmes and Services
Kenward Trust Lodge offers residential treatment alongside structured follow-on and resettlement services for individuals rebuilding stability after addiction.
- Residential recovery programme within a therapeutic community
- Empowering Change programme incorporating SMART Recovery
- 12-Step–based therapeutic community programme
- Resettlement accommodation and transitional living support
- Recovery Plus programme for continued community support
Accommodation and Environment
The facility is located on several acres of countryside in the Maidstone area, providing a calm rural setting. Accommodation includes private and shared bedrooms, many with en-suite bathrooms, arranged to support communal living and routine.
Residents have access to landscaped gardens, walking trails, outdoor seating areas, and open green spaces. Communal facilities include shared dining areas and indoor spaces used for group sessions and daily activities. Chef-prepared meals are provided as part of the residential programme, contributing to a structured daily schedule.
Aftercare and Ongoing Support
Aftercare at Kenward Trust Lodge extends beyond residential treatment through structured community-based support. Continued engagement is available through regular online meetings and in-person gatherings designed to maintain peer connection after programme completion.
Support options include regular Zoom calls, quarterly meetups, and peer-led recovery contact. The Recovery Plus programme offers ongoing community involvement for former residents. External recovery referrals may also be provided, supporting longer-term engagement with local services and recovery networks following discharge.