Referrals can be made by an individual, or on behalf of someone else as long as you have the persons consent to do so, this is usually a professional such as a social worker or other healthcare provider. Some women are referred as part of a court order, others through social services, and many come to us voluntarily. Referrals for any of our services can be made through our website, or by contacting us on 01273 696970.

You will be invited by our team for an initial assessment, where a member of our friendly Open Access team will ask questions to get to know you and understand what you want to achieve by accessing support with Oasis Project. Depending on your needs, you may be assigned a key worker or care coordinator who will support you throughout your time at Oasis.

Together, you’ll develop a personalised care plan — a kind of map to help you identify your goals and the steps you’ll take to reach them. This may include further group work, where you’ll meet other women who, like you, are working hard to reduce, manage, or end their problematic use. Your substance misuse worker will work with you to agree on a timetable that suits your needs and fits around your life.

We won’t force you to do anything — but we will offer honest advice, gentle guidance, and space to explore your options. We don’t take a “one size fits all” approach, because we understand that every woman comes to us with a unique story, set of experiences, and challenges.

Coming to Oasis for the first time can feel a bit daunting — but most women find that any initial fears soon fade, and they begin to feel comfortable and at home. Our first priority is to listen to your needs and work with you to prioritise and plan the right support. To do this well, we’ll ask you a number of questions using an assessment form. We understand that some of what you share may be deeply personal, and we take great care in how we record this information and who can access it.

We run a variety of groups at Oasis Project, tailored to your individual circumstances and reasons for coming to Oasis. All groups are closed, meaning you must be open to treatment at Oasis project, and your key worker will be the one to refer you to groups they feel will benefit your treatment plan. Each programme includes group sessions focused on: Harm minimisation – keeping you and your family safe Triggers and relapse prevention Relationship support Identity and self-esteem and more. Groups are usually small, with between 4 to 10 women attending at any one time. Sessions are led by an experienced substance misuse worker who will make sure you receive a warm welcome and feel safe and supported to take part.

Many women feel nervous about joining a group at first — but time and again, we hear how quickly those fears ease. Women often begin to look forward to the sessions and find real strength and comfort in giving and receiving support from others who understand what they’re going through.

We work as part of a multi disciplinary team to support you and this includes working with other organisations for all your prescribing needs too.

The length of your time with us depends on you and your personal goals. However, evidence shows that better outcomes are often achieved when women commit to a structured programme for at least 12 weeks. It's important to remember that everyone’s journey is different. What success looks like for one person may be very different for another — and that’s okay.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment that helps you overcome your problematic use. At the heart of our approach is a belief that, no matter how difficult things may feel right now, change is always possible. You already have the power within you to make that change — we’re here to support you every step of the way. But this journey also takes commitment from you.