Our residential programme

Phase 1: Find your footing 

Phase 1 is the beginning of a client’s journey with us. This stage provides time to understand each individual’s needs, experiences and goals, whilst offering a supportive environment to settle into life at The Carpenter’s Arms. 

This phase typically lasts anywhere between 1 to 24 months, depending on the needs and progress of each individual. 

Through introductory sessions and time spent understanding each individual’s journey, clients begin to explore the support available and the steps needed to move forward into the next stage of their recovery journey. 

During this phase, we ensure each person is placed on the right pathway, receiving the appropriate level of support before progressing into Phase 2. 

Phase 2: Stepping into recovery

Phase 2 offers support for those reducing or detoxing from addictive substances and settling into a routine. This can take two weeks to three months and is dependent upon the progress of the individual. Currently this phase is based at our 13-bed property at Wharncliffe Road.  

The weekly timetable is a mixture of group and one-to-one sessions and getting back into a routine. 

Here we focus on getting used to living in community; eating together, meeting together and exploring recovery-based sessions together. These include Christian-based sessions alongside wider therapeutic and wellbeing support which carry through to Phase 4.  

Phase 3: Life on life’s terms

Based at our 29-bedded Six Hills property (situated between Loughborough and Melton Mowbray), Phase 3 focuses on intensive group and one-to-one sessions, designed to challenge learned behaviour and mentality, whilst offering guidance and support through a client’s journey. The physical, emotional and spiritual change in our clients is incredible to witness. 

Phase 3 is underpinned by a structured learning curriculum called LEAP, which brings together key areas of learning to support clients as they move towards independent living. 

LEAP is delivered through four core strands: Life Skills, Employment Pathways, Addiction Support, and Preparation for Life Beyond Treatment. 

Each strand focuses on different areas of recovery and reintegration, helping clients to challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour while developing the practical tools needed for independent living. 

We also use a number of consultants to deliver some of our group sessions, including a relationship and infidelity therapist and a diet/fitness/mental health consultant who highlights the intrinsic relationship between these areas. 

At this unit, we have an on-site gym with scheduled access for clients. 

Phase 4: Recovery in action

Phase 4 is our optional move-on programme where the client will move into one of our staffed houses. During this time, clients practically apply elements taught on the programme whilst remaining accountable and encouraged to live independently. 

During a client’s time in Phase 4, we continue with weekly one-to-one and group sessions, though most of the focus for the client will be using their time and experience in recovery to get back to life.