Steps Together – Elizabeth House is a structured sober living residence located in the area of Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. Established in 2021, the service supports adults transitioning from residential treatment into semi-independent living. Elizabeth House provides a supportive community setting for individuals continuing recovery following treatment for substance use and related wellbeing concerns.
Treatment Approach
Elizabeth House operates as a secondary care and sober living programme designed to support stability, routine, and personal responsibility after primary treatment. The model focuses on structured daily living combined with ongoing therapeutic input, offering continuity for individuals preparing to return to independent life.
Residency typically lasts 28 days or longer, depending on individual needs and progress. The programme places emphasis on routine, accountability, and continued engagement with recovery-focused activities within a supported environment.
Therapy and Clinical Support
Clinical and therapeutic input at Elizabeth House forms part of a broader recovery framework delivered by qualified counselling and mental health professionals. Residents participate in a balance of group-based and individual therapeutic sessions designed to support emotional regulation, relapse awareness, and personal development.
Therapy provision includes addiction recovery workshops, life skills sessions, and individual therapeutic support. Family therapy and family-focused workshops are available where appropriate. While psychiatric treatment is not delivered on-site, access to external clinical services and referrals can be arranged to support ongoing mental health needs.
Programmes and Services
Elizabeth House delivers structured sober living and secondary care services aimed at maintaining recovery momentum after residential treatment.
- Structured sober living programme
- Secondary care recovery support
- 12-Step participation and recovery groups
- Family workshops and therapeutic sessions
- Practical support programmes, including housing and resettlement guidance
Accommodation and Environment
The residence is a 13-bed sober living property offering a calm, home-style setting. Accommodation includes shared and private bedrooms, with access to communal bathrooms and shared living spaces. The property is staffed on a 24-hour basis, providing ongoing supervision and support.
Communal areas include a shared lounge, dining room, quiet room, kitchen, and laundry facilities. The property also features gardens and access to nearby green spaces, allowing residents to spend time outdoors as part of their daily routine. Internet access and on-site parking are available for residents.
Aftercare and Ongoing Support
Elizabeth House functions as a bridge between residential treatment and independent living, forming part of the wider Steps Together recovery pathway. Continued support focuses on reinforcing recovery skills, routine, and community connection during this transitional phase.
Ongoing support may include access to outpatient therapy, recovery groups, and external community services once residents move on. Referrals to local recovery resources and continued therapeutic services can be arranged, supporting longer-term recovery planning beyond the sober living programme.