Rehab alternative gives fresh start to five groups

A recovery programme in Wolverhampton has been helping those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction to readjust to everyday life, the council has said.

The RISE Day Hab was designed as an alternative to residential rehabilitation services and aims to combine professional support with guidance from people with lived experience of recovery.

Since October 2025, five groups have completed the eight-week programme, aimed at helping attendees achieve long-term recovery within their own communities.

"Recovery does not end when treatment finishes, and programmes like RISE play a vital role in helping people rebuild their lives", said councillor Obaida Ahmed.

She added: "By providing structure, support and connections within the community, RISE is helping people develop the confidence and resilience they need to achieve lasting recovery."

Participants attend four days a week, helping them build routine and stability while staying connected to family, friends and everyday life, City of Wolverhampton Council said.

During the sessions, groups explore topics such as addiction, recovery, guilt and shame, responsibility, relationships and boundaries, and aftercare, while developing life skills, confidence and supportive social networks.

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