What Is the DayHab Programme?
The ANE DayHab Programme offers a full day of structured support, routine, and connection for people who want to strengthen their recovery or bring more stability into their daily life. It’s a welcoming, non-clinical space where individuals can build confidence, develop new skills, and spend time with others who understand what they’re going through. Some people use DayHab as a step towards residential support, others use it alongside housing, and some attend entirely independently. The aim is simple: purposeful days, meaningful connection, and steady progress.
Our DayHab service runs Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm.
What the Programme Includes
Each day is built around a mixture of group work, therapeutic activities, and practical life-skills sessions. Participants take part in facilitated group discussions, recovery-focused workshops, wellbeing activities, and reflective exercises. Breakfast and lunch are provided every day, usually eaten together as a group – creating a sense of community and shared experience. Social time is built into the programme too, giving people a chance to connect, support each other, and build positive peer relationships. The environment is warm, structured, and consistent, helping people establish stability and routine.
Group Sessions
Daily facilitator-led group work focusing on:
- Managing emotions
- Relapse prevention
- Boundaries
- Confidence building
- Coping skills
- Healthy routines
- Peer support
- Mental health and wellbeing
Meals Included
- Freshly cooked breakfast
- Wholesome lunch
A Typical Day
This is an example schedule to help you imagine what a day looks like:
- 9:00 – Arrival & register at reception
Let staff know you have arrived (Health and Safety) - 9:10 – Breakfast
A warm welcome, a cooked breakfast, and time to settle in. - 10:00 – Morning Group Session
A facilitated group focusing on recovery skills, emotional wellbeing, peer support, or relapse-prevention topics. - 12:00 – Lunch
A freshly prepared lunch enjoyed together as a group. - 1:00 – Afternoon Activity
This may be a therapeutic workshop, creative activity, life-skills session, wellbeing practice, or planning session depending on the day. - 3:00 – Close
End-of-day checkout and optional sign-up for future sessions.
The exact structure may vary, but the flow – breakfast, morning group, lunch, afternoon activity – stays consistent.
Who It’s For
The DayHab Programme is open to any adult needing daily structure, support, or connection – whether they live in ANE housing or in the wider community. It’s suitable for people in early recovery, people rebuilding routine, or those who need extra daytime support alongside therapy or keyworking.
It can be used:
- As a standalone service
- Alongside ANE supported housing
- As a step-up before entering residential support
- As a step-down after completing structured treatment
People can self-refer, be referred by a professional, or enquire directly – no formal assessment route is required beyond a basic suitability check. No referral is required – anyone can book.
How to Sign Up
Getting started is straightforward:
- Book online – Via our online booking form below. This allows you to choose the day you want and reserve your space instantly.
- Or contact ANE directly – by phone, email, or through the website contact form. A member of the team will answer any questions and confirm a start date.
- Attend your first day – Arrive at 9:00am for breakfast, meet the team, and join the morning group.
Important Information
To ensure the safety, wellbeing, and integrity of our service:
- DayHab does not include any form of medical detox.
- Individuals are expected to be free from any mind-altering substance prior to attending the programme.
- All participants must treat staff, volunteers, and peers with respect and dignity at all times.
- We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment, bullying, intimidation, or coercive behaviour.
Anyone who cannot meet these expectations may be asked to leave the programme to protect the safety and wellbeing of others.