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Passmores House

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Third Avenue, Essex, CM18 6YL, England

Passmores House is a residential rehab facility in Harlow, Essex, operated by Via, a UK charity specialising in substance addiction treatment. The rehab centre provides medically supervised detox and structured rehabilitation for people facing alcohol dependency and drug misuse. Referrals to Passmores House are accepted through NHS-funded community services, though private options are also available.

With decades of experience, Passmores House offers stabilisation, detoxification, and personalised addiction treatment programmes. Residents are supported by a multidisciplinary team, including nurses on-site 24/7, medical staff, and addiction specialists. This evidence-based approach ensures every Passmores treatment plan is tailored to individual needs, helping patients achieve lasting recovery.

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Quick facts

Treatment types

Alcohol addiction Drug addiction Prescription drugs Anxiety & Depresion Trauma & PTSD Residential rehabilitation Medical detox Aftercare

Medical cover

24/7 medical care

24/7 nursing care

Psychiatric support

Medication management

Medical oversight during detox

Programme length

12–24 weeks for drug and alcohol rehabilitation

Private detox: 10 days

Private rehab: 7 days

Private Detox Plus: 62 days

Funding accepted

Private payment

Family visits

Weekend family visits arranged

Languages

English

About this clinic

Passmores House has 28 residential beds, with healthy meals prepared on-site to support physical wellbeing during drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Single bedrooms are designed to provide privacy, while communal areas encourage social connection. Beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces at Passmores House create opportunities for relaxation, mindfulness, and reflection, fostering a therapeutic atmosphere.

Facilities at Passmores House include therapy rooms, group spaces, and visiting areas where families can reconnect at scheduled times. The rehab centre also promotes recreation through activities that build routine and confidence. Its location in Essex makes it easily accessible from London and surrounding regions, while still offering a quiet setting for recovery.

Passmores House treatments

Passmores House delivers tailored treatment plans that combine medical detox with psychosocial rehabilitation. Detox programmes cover alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other substances, with continuous medical oversight to ensure comfort and safety. Drug and alcohol addiction treatment programmes usually last 12 to 24 weeks at Passmores House, blending one-to-one counselling, CBT, group work, and relapse prevention strategies.

Therapeutic groups at Passmores House cover topics like addiction awareness, communication, mood management, and healthy living. Complementary therapies such as mindfulness and peer support are also central to the rehab programme. Family involvement is encouraged, with weekend visits arranged in safe, communal settings.

On completion, Passmores House residents benefit from free aftercare for as long as they remain abstinent. Weekly aftercare groups provide emotional support, accountability, and relapse prevention tools, ensuring recovery continues long after leaving the facility.

Passmores House photos and pictures

The Passmores House photos showcase a blend of traditional and modern architecture. The courtyard benches and seating space are the ideal spot for reflection, relaxation, and healing. The images of Passmore House also feature the edge of the green garden, as well as the flower beds, that add to the sense of tranquility, creating a calm outdoor space for patients.

The Passmore House’s interior images display the spacious communal areas, such as the charming and rustic dining room with exposed wooden beams. The welcoming space encourages shared meals, interaction, and communal support. Photos of warm lighting and homely decor further enhances the feelings of comfort and warmth at Passmore House – both important in an individual’s rehabilitation journey.

Best suited for

People needing medically supervised alcohol or drug detox

Clients needing 24/7 nursing and medical oversight

Men, women, and LGBTQ+ clients seeking inclusive residential support

Not ideal for

Clients looking for a very short rehab-only programme as the main pathway

People needing residential behavioural addiction treatment

Treatments & services

Alcohol addiction Drug addiction Prescription drugs Anxiety & Depression Trauma & PTSD Residential rehabilitation Medical detox CBT 24/7 medical care 24/7 nursing care Psychiatric support One-to-one counselling Group work Mindfulness Peer support Aftercare Resettlement support Housing association referrals LGBTQ+ friendly Bariatric beds

What a stay looks like

A stay at Passmores House combines medically supervised detox, structured residential rehabilitation, and ongoing recovery planning. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs and may include one-to-one counselling, CBT, group work, relapse prevention, addiction awareness, communication skills, mood management, healthy living groups, mindfulness, and peer support. Residents are supported by nurses on site 24/7, medical staff, addiction specialists, and a wider multidisciplinary team, with family involvement encouraged through weekend visits in safe communal settings.

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Location & environment

Address

Third Avenue, Essex, CM18 6YL, England

Travel

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PAY OPTIONS

Funding & costs

Funding accepted

Private pay

What's included

  • Single bedrooms

  • All meals prepared by on-site chef

  • Private en-suite accommodation

  • Medically supervised alcohol or drug detox

  • 24/7 nursing care and medical oversight

  • One-to-one counselling, CBT, group work, and relapse prevention

  • Free aftercare for as long as residents remain abstinent

  • Weekly aftercare groups and 24-hour telephone support

  • Resettlement support and housing association referrals

Approximate cost: From £1,400 per week

Proof & trust

Testimonials

Passmores House reviews and ratings

3.8 • 20 reviews

Passmores House is a rehab centre that has a 3.8-star rating from over 20 reviews, which reflect varied experiences. A number of reviewers mention positive experiences with supportive staff and an organised method of treatment, and some report that Passmores House gave them the tools they needed for recovery.

Although comments are mixed, many point out that Passmores House provides a stable and structured environment for individuals. The combination of expert care and a community-focused atmosphere seems to be a factor in positive reviews reported by several patients.

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